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Why is KAYAK Called KAYAK?

September 10, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 2 Comments

These days new startups seem to come a dime a dozen. Despite the multitude of industries, most start the same way. They hatch from a big idea and reach for fast success. Almost as important as the big idea, though, is the name with which it’s presented to the world. Needles to say, there’s a lot that rides on the name of a new company, including customer recognition and recall.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: KAYAK, Paul English, Steve Hafner, Travel, Travel Search Engine

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