Bucharest, December 2024 — It’s wild to think that just a year ago, Marv was an idea on paper. Fast forward to now: we’ve launched our MVP, built an incredible team, and growing a community of travelers and locals who believe in something more real, more human than your average travel experience.
At Marv, we match curious travelers (our Marvelers) with passionate locals (our Counselors) for personalized, culture-rich journeys. And 2024? It was our proving ground.
Product Milestone: MVP Live & Tested
By November, we rolled out our first MVP—a scrappy, functional prototype—and started testing with early users. It wasn’t perfect (we didn’t expect it to be), but it worked. And more importantly, it proved that people want a better way to travel—one that’s real, local, and easy.
The Team Grew With Us
We started with just two co-founders and a big vision. By May, we brought on our first developer, who’s now our CTO. Over the months, we collaborated with brilliant marketers, and in December, we made it official by welcoming our new CMO. We’re small, tight, and fully invested in building something meaningful.
Social Media: Small but Mighty Wins
Without fancy budgets or paid influencers, we started showing up on social media in May—and by the end of the year? Over 2,500 followers on Instagram and 500+ on LinkedIn. Not vanity numbers, but real people who vibe with our mission.
We Showed Up IRL Too
2024 was also the year we took Marv on the road. From IFTM to HTW and the Upcelerator program, we connected with the travel world in person. Each event gave us more than exposure—it gave us energy, insight, and validation.
From the Founders
“2024 was the year Marv went from an idea to something people could actually touch and try. Launching our MVP and seeing travelers and locals start connecting through it—that’s been surreal. We’re just getting started, but this year gave us all the signs we’re heading in the right direction.”
— Gilberto Amendola, CEO & Co-founder
“We started Marv because we wanted travel to feel more human, more real. This year, we built more than a product—we built a community. Every follower, every Counselor who joined, every traveler who reached out—it means the world to us. And we’re so excited for what’s next.”
— Ana Rusu, CBO & Co-founder
What’s Next?
We’re rolling into 2025 with bigger goals: launching new features, expanding our offer all over Europe, and continuing to grow our team. Most of all, we’re staying true to what makes Marv special—real connections, local magic, and making travel more human again.
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