David Manley

David Manley is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the travel industry and military service. As the founder and CEO of Go Real Travel since June 2008, David has transformed a consulting firm into a successful travel tech startup focused on empowering customers to explore independently. In their role as Head of Operations at Travelstride from September 2021 to October 2023, David managed the company's administrative and operational functions while driving revenue through strategic partnerships with tour operators. Previous roles include Director of Strategy and Project Manager at The Sterling Companies and Financial Analyst and Research Specialist at The Ratkovich Company. David also served as a U.S. Army Officer from May 1998 to August 2003, taking on leadership and logistical responsibilities in various international deployments. David holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in History and Military Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point.