CLOSE-UP Travel Smart
Tatler Singapore|July 2023
YouTrip co-founder Caecilia Chu shares how her fintech start-up is disrupting the travel industry, and why she wants to raise female representation 
Amanda Goh
CLOSE-UP Travel Smart

In an era of seamless global travel, managing currencies while abroad can often be a hassle. However, with the advent of innovative fintech solutions, travellers now have access to convenient multi‑currency travel wallets.

And one Singapore‑based fintech start‑up, YouTrip, has quickly garnered popularity for its user‑friendly mobile app and transparent approach to currency exchange. The travel wallet allows users to store and spend money in more than 150 currencies at competitive rates. On top of that, the platform allows for instant top‑ups, and has expense tracking and robust security measures to ensure a seamless and secure travel experience.

Behind YouTrip’s success is its visionary co‑founder and CEO Caecilia Chu, a Hong Kong‑born entrepreneur with years of experience under her belt. After moving to the US to pursue a degree in Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, Chu began her career at McKinsey & Company, where she advised financial institutions across Asia on product and growth strategies.

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