Vanessa Karel

I am a founder, entrepreneur, storyteller, published writer, and public speaker passionate about breaking stereotypes, driving social impact, and empowering women worldwide. As the Founder & CEO of Greether, I lead a global movement helping women travel safely and confidently by connecting them with verified local female greeters in 120+ countries and 1,000+ cities. Accolades & Recognition: Founder of Greether – an award-winning travel & safety platform for women Named one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Travel (2025) by Travelpulse Recognized as one of the 25 Hottest Travel Startups of 2024 (Phocuswright) Winner of WTM Travel Startup of the Year VC-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z TxO), Untour Foundation, Mercury and others Featured in Fast Company, Skift, USA Today,...