Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time.
The same idea shapes how we work. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together.
Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).
Come build something that hasn't existed before.
Fora is hiring a Director of Consumer & Product Insights to help build a modern, AI native consumer research and market intelligence capability from the ground up. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who combines strong quantitative and methodological expertise with a bias toward action, experimentation, and continuous customer learning.
Reporting into the Marketing organization, you will help establish how research is planned, executed, shared, and applied across Marketing, Product, and commercial initiatives. You will build a research practice designed for speed, creating ways to engage with customers frequently, test hypotheses rapidly, and use emerging tools and AI to turn customer feedback into actionable insights.
As Fora’s first dedicated insights hire, you will have significant ownership over how the function develops. You will partner closely with teams across Product, Marketing, Business Development, Analytics, and other functions to answer important business questions through a thoughtful mix of qualitative research, quantitative analysis, rapid experimentation, and emerging AI enabled research methods.
This is an opportunity for a curious, entrepreneurial researcher to build a foundational capability while helping define what a modern insights function can look like at Fora.
Key Responsibilities- Build Fora’s insights and UX research capabilities from the ground up, developing practical processes, tools, and standards that enable fast, high quality learning across the organization.
- Create a culture of continuous customer learning by developing scalable ways for teams to hear from and learn from customers frequently.
- Design and run rapid research experiments that help teams test hypotheses, understand customer behavior, and make informed decisions quickly.
- Lead research across consumer segmentation, brand and product positioning, creative testing, customer needs, competitive intelligence, brand tracking, and new product or market opportunities.
- Design and execute rigorous qualitative and quantitative research, selecting the appropriate methodology and level of rigor for each business question and decision.
- Develop research approaches that combine established methodologies with AI native tools and emerging platforms to increase the speed and scale of customer learning.
- Experiment with new research technologies, including AI powered interviewing, synthesis, survey, and customer feedback tools, and determine where they can improve research quality or accelerate time to insight.
- Partner across Product, Marketing, Business Development, Analytics, and other teams to identify high priority questions and translate them into practical research and experimentation plans.
- Translate research findings into clear, concise insights and recommendations that teams can act on quickly.
- Create simple systems for capturing, organizing, and sharing customer insights so existing knowledge is accessible across the organization.
- Partner with internal data teams to connect stated customer attitudes and needs with behavioral and operational data.
- Manage external research partners when appropriate while developing strong judgment around when research can be conducted more quickly and effectively internally.
- 12+ of experience in consumer insights, market research, UX research, and/or product research, ideally within a high growth technology or consumer business.
- Experience building and managing a research team.
- Strong grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including study design, survey design, interviewing, analysis, and synthesis.
- High level of comfort with AI tools and a track record of incorporating AI tooling into day to day research workflows.
- Strong quantitative reasoning with the ability to evaluate evidence critically, understand methodological tradeoffs, and distinguish meaningful signals from noise.
- A bias toward experimentation and iteration, with enthusiasm for testing ideas quickly and learning without waiting for perfect information.
- Genuine curiosity about customers and a desire to engage with them frequently and directly.
- Demonstrated ability to translate research and data into clear insights and practical recommendations that inform business decisions.
- Comfort operating in an ambiguous, evolving environment where processes, tools, and ways of working are still being created.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence decisions through evidence and insight.
- Experience building a research organization from the ground up
- Experience in a startup or similarly fast moving environment, particularly building new processes, capabilities, or approaches from scratch.
- Experience in the travel industry is welcome but not required.
Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $210K–$270K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellhub Memberships
- 401k plan with company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Authorization to work in the United States is required for full-time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Significant experience leading market research and consumer insights initiatives in high growth technology or consumer businesses
- Demonstrated success building research functions, processes, or infrastructure from the ground up
- Deep expertise across qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including study design, execution, analysis, and synthesis
- Experience translating research into clear strategic recommendations that influence business decisions and product direction
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills with ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Experience partnering effectively across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and executive stakeholders while influencing without direct authority
- Track record managing external research agencies and vendors while maintaining high quality standards and efficient use of budget
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to make complex findings clear and actionable
- Authorization to work in the United States (Fora cannot sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization)
- Experience working across both Brand and Product research within the same organization
- Experience scaling research practices in a rapidly growing company across multiple stages of growth
- Experience partnering with both large and small cross-functional organizations while thriving in an environment where processes are still being built
- Travel industry experience
Fora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental and vision insurance are listed for HQ employees, with life and disability coverage also noted on role listings. These offerings establish a solid core of medical protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO, paid holidays and a set number of “work from anywhere” weeks are publicly advertised. This mix suggests generous time-away options alongside flexible/hybrid work.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Advisor compensation follows a clearly tiered commission model (commonly 70/30, with paths to 80/20 and 90/10) and payouts generally occur when suppliers pay. This structure clarifies how variable earnings progress and when money is disbursed.
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What We Do
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle. At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions. Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering: Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point. A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences. Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning. Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings. Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.
Why Work With Us
Fora is redefining the travel industry by challenging norms and fostering a culture of growth, curiosity, and autonomy. We invest in cutting-edge technology to fuel innovation and empower our team to drive impactful change. Here, you’ll find meaningful work with ample opportunities for internal growth.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Fora’s workplace policy offers balance and flexibility: we’re in-office 4 days a week, enjoy 3 weeks remote annually, and have flexible Fridays—all in a bright, inviting space in Fidi/Tribeca that fosters collaboration and creativity.
