Podcast•Jan 19, 2026•41 min
#51 Zach Resnick, Founder & CEO of Ascend
In this episode, host interviews Zach Resnick, founder and CEO of Ascend, a membership service that automates 90% of travel decisions and cuts business/first‑class fares by roughly 35%. Resnick shares how he opened 300 credit cards, leveraged miles and points to generate over $100 M in spend, and offers practical tips for massive travel savings and healthier long‑haul journeys. He also explains why Ascend, despite his VC background, has remained lightly funded, focusing on profitability and member value. The conversation blends insider travel‑hacking strategies with entrepreneurial insights on building a capital‑efficient business.
