3-Year Mobile Delay, Ultra-Fast AI Shift

MyRealTrip is pursuing innovation to accelerate development speed through a radical organizational restructuring in response to the AI era. Driven by Altos Ventures CEO Han Kim's investment story and CEO Lee Dong-geon's regret from the mobile era, the company is attempting a complete transformation into an AI organization after 13 years. CEO Lee Dong-geon recognized the importance of AI after the emergence of ChatGPT, but as employees hesitated to apply AI to their work, he introduced a drastic measure called 'artificial scarcity.' Product development teams, which previously required 8-9 people, were intentionally reduced to 2-3 members. This made it impossible for team members to complete tasks without utilizing AI, naturally forcing AI adoption and dramatically shortening development speed by reducing coordination time. The 'Resale Market' feature, for instance, was developed by just two people. Naturally, these small, elite teams are provided with exceptional compensation. Furthermore, MyRealTrip is integrating all engineer roles into 'Product Engineers' and supporting cross-domain education during regular working hours, aiming to strengthen talent capabilities from a long-term perspective. Top leaders are setting an example by proactively using AI to foster an AI-driven culture, and during recruitment, 'flexibility' is a core value in seeking talent capable of adapting to a rapidly changing environment. CEO Lee Dong-geon is confident that while the AI transformation process comes with challenges, this change will positively impact not only the company but also the future careers of individual members. CEO Han Kim emphasized that MyRealTrip's innovation is spreading across Altos Ventures' portfolio companies, and in an era of intensifying global competition, team size reduction and AI utilization are essential strategies for corporate survival and growth. MyRealTrip is preparing for another major leap forward, seeking new growth opportunities in the inbound tourism market.