Interview with Marshall Mosher, CEO and Co-founder of Vestigo<\/p>\n
Background:<\/u> Vestigo Adventures, LLC. is a local start-up whose primary mission is to empower those seeking outdoor adventures by providing them with a guide who knows the way. Vestigo serves as a platform for guides to host trips, whether they be yoga classes, kayaking adventures, or hiking excursions, and allows those interested to sign up for said trips.<\/p>\n
Me: Hey Marshall, how are you doing this afternoon?<\/p>\n
Mosher: Doing great! Just enjoying the nice weather today. How about you?<\/p>\n
Me: I\u2019m doing good, you know, looking forward to the weekend and whatnot \u2013 mind if we get started?<\/p>\n
Mosher: Yeah of course.<\/p>\n
Me: Okay, so tell me a little bit about Vestigo.<\/p>\n
Mosher: Well, Vestigo is an adventure-sharing platform. Guides and local experts from anywhere in the world can host a trip and others can sign up for it. It\u2019s kind of like the Air BnB for outdoor experiences. Have you heard of Air BnB?<\/p>\n
Me: Yes I have! I\u2019ve stayed in a few actually. That sounds really cool though \u2013 what kind of trips are being hosted?<\/p>\n
Mosher: Well, right now we\u2019re based out of the Southeast. Mainly running trips in Athens and Asheville. But trips could be anything from hiking to rappelling to kayaking. Eventually we want to expand and be all over.<\/p>\n
Me: That sounds really cool, I would love to go on a trip sometime!<\/p>\n
Mosher: Haha, yeah you should definitely sign up for one!<\/p>\n
Me: I\u2019ll look into it! Okay, but as far as your mission goes, what are you aiming to do? What inspired you to start Vestigo?<\/p>\n
Mosher: Well, we really want to get as many people outdoors as possible. I\u2019ve always loved the outdoors and I\u2019ve loved showing people how to do new things. I used to be a trip leader for UGA\u2019s Outdoor Rec Program, so I would lead kayaking, rock climbing, caving, trips like that, and it was always great to see someone try something new.<\/p>\n
Me: I agree, I\u2019ve always loved the outdoors too. I think its great, what yall are doing.<\/p>\n
Mosher: Yeah, thanks! It\u2019s a work in progress, but hopefully it\u2019ll be big one day.<\/p>\n
Me: I\u2019m sure it will! So as far as a health and fitness angle.. are you guys trying to incorporate that into Vestigo at all?<\/p>\n
Mosher: Definitely! I always have thought that being outside, hiking or doing whatever, is the best way to get exercise. We\u2019ve started pairing with Fit Bit and use their technology on our trips to see how many calories are burned on a hike, how many steps or flights of stairs are climbed. That sort of thing. I\u2019d like to do more with it eventually.<\/p>\n
Mosher: Oh, we also have a lot of yoga instructors as guides. We give them a platform to host classes on, so I think that has a really big fitness and health component as well.<\/p>\n
Me: Yeah for sure! You know I have been wanting to try yoga so I\u2019ll definitely have to check that out!<\/p>\n
Me: But I totally agree with the whole outdoors thing \u2013 I\u2019ve always thought working out outside is the best not just for your physical health, but mental and emotional health too.<\/p>\n
Mosher: Absolutely.<\/p>\n
Me: Well, Marshall, thanks so much for meeting with me, it was great getting to talk to you and learn more about Vestigo.<\/p>\n
Mosher: Of course! Thank you too \u2013 always love getting to talk about what we\u2019re doing. Have a good weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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