Skift Live

Varun Khona

Co-Founder and CEO

Headout

Varun is the co-founder and CEO of Headout, a platform that connects people to the world’s best real-life experiences - from expert-led tours to incredible landmarks, live events, and more. Under his leadership, Headout has grown to serve 40 million guests across 100+ cities worldwide, generating over $3 billion in economic impact.

Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Phocuswright’s Top 35 Young Leaders in Travel, Varun considers leading Headout through the challenges of COVID his most meaningful achievement—one that no list or award could truly capture. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Bangalore University.