Content overview: “Hopper Co-Founder Dakota Smith Exits Travel Tech Firm, Leaving B2B Division in Transition”. Dakota Smith, co-founder of Hopper and the executive behind its business-to-business division, has left the company, according to a source familiar with the matter. Smith was widely credited with building Hopper’s B2B arm into its most important revenue driver, earning significant credibility among industry partners. His departure raises questions about the future direction of the unit, which has been central to Hopper’s growth strategy.
Hopper, known for its consumer travel booking app, has increasingly pivoted toward powering travel portals for banks, airlines, and online agencies—a shift that Smith reportedly championed. The company has not publicly announced a successor, and it remains unclear whether the B2B division will maintain its current trajectory. Investors and partners will be watching closely, as the division’s performance is seen as critical to Hopper’s valuation and long-term profitability. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.