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How Flash Pack built, lost and rebuilt a £50m travel business | The Jump Podcast
Back to NewsFlash Pack started with a first date.
What began as a conversation between Radha Vyas and Lee Thompson about solo travel and connection became a travel company worth more than £50 million.
Then Covid shut the world down.
In this episode of The Jump, the Flash Pack founders share how they went from struggling to sell their first trips to building a global travel brand, why a viral selfie changed everything, and what it felt like to lose the business almost overnight when the pandemic hit.
They also talk honestly about rebuilding after administration, customer trust, fundraising mistakes, and the realities of growing a startup during uncertainty.
“We went from a £50m valuation to zero overnight.”
If you are building a business, navigating setbacks, or wondering whether to take the leap on an idea, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, creativity and founder mindset.
Listen to the full episode of The Jump with Flash Pack founders Radha Vyas and Lee Thompson.