UpNext is building a new kind of company for a new time.

TravelAI has a colourful past with a bright future. At UpNext, we carry on this legacy. When we were known as Left and Left Travel, we grew the company into one that was renowned for culture and community engagement. We were a company built on a set of 10 Core Values that helped define the type of company we were destined to become. We were a proud B Corp that recognized our duties to all stakeholders: our team, our communities, our shareholders, our partners, and the environment. While not (yet) a B Corp in our new entity, these principles still hold true today.

"Exploring The Sundarbans in search of the elusive Bengal Tiger"

(The Sundarbans Reserve Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bangladesh, 2013).

John Lyotier

John Lyotier

Founder & CEO

Chris Jensen

Chris Jensen

Founder & COO

Rakib Islam

Rakib Islam

Founder & Vice President

John Lyotier and Chris Jensen have been friends since the dotcom era, when they were both running startups. In 2010, they formed Left Technologies and their very first hire was Rakibul Islam. Together, the team grew Left & W3 Engineers into world-renowned companies recognized for culture and innovation. Now, the trio is doing it again as they embark on this next adventure.

We three are part of a Global Team.

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  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Bangladesh
  • Costa Rica
  • North Carolina, USA
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand
  • Philippines
We believe talent is everywhere. As such, we embrace digital nomadism and work from anywhere. You can find our global team wherever their laptops and Wi-Fi can take them.
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As a company on the move, we are always innovating to stay ahead of the curve. With constantly evolving responsibilities, we focus on adapting to an ever-changing world. Start your UpNext journey with us today!

Distributed, decentralized, and of no fixed address

Incentivized through shared success & ownership

Comprised of the best talent, anywhere in the world

Fluid in structure, job title, and personal responsibility

Explore where we've been, and where is UpNext.

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