Feb 13, 2026
Rudi Thun is the Chief Operating Officer at Mindtrip. Mindtrip for Business is an AI-powered solution for tourism boards and DMOs that transforms inspirational website and social content into personalized, actionable trip plans. Seamlessly embedded into branded DMO sites, Mindtrip helps visitors move from discovery to real-world experiences while connecting them with local partners. Mindtrip gives DMOs control over recommendations by indexing their content, prioritizing local businesses, and respecting geographic boundaries. DMOs can surface critical updates like renamed businesses, road closures, and featured promotions, layering trusted local intelligence on top of AI results to ensure accurate, on-brand storytelling throughout the visitor journey. As the COO, Rudi oversees all business development and partnerships for Mindtrip.
Rudi loves off-the-beaten-path travel. When he’s not managing operations at Mindtrip, he’s out seeing the world and exploring new cultures. Before joining the Mindtrip team, Rudi was COO at Roadster and at Carwoo! He was also Head of Vehicles for eBay Motors, and VP and General Manager of AOL’s automotive properties. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from UC Berkeley.