Lee Thompson
About Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson serves as the CMO and Co-Founder of Flash Pack, a company dedicated to fostering connections among solo travelers. With a background in photojournalism and a focus on rebuilding the brand post-crisis, he actively promotes meaningful friendships through travel and technology.
Work at Flash Pack
Lee Thompson serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Flash Pack, a company dedicated to adventure trips for solo travelers. Since its inception in 2014, he has played a crucial role in shaping the brand and community. Following a significant crisis, he has focused on rebuilding the Flash Pack brand, emphasizing the importance of fostering meaningful connections among travelers. His efforts are aligned with the company's mission to create one million meaningful friendships worldwide through travel and technology.
Education and Expertise
Lee Thompson has nearly 15 years of experience as a photojournalist for UK national newspapers. His work has included coverage of major world events, such as the Libyan Civil War and the Japanese tsunami. This background in journalism informs his approach to storytelling and engagement at Flash Pack, where he advocates for brands to adopt a journalistic mindset. His expertise in media and communication supports the company's mission of facilitating genuine connections among solo travelers.
Background
Lee co-founded Flash Pack with his wife, Radha, after she presented her business plan on their first date. This personal connection to the company's mission drives his passion for ending loneliness among travelers in their 30s and 40s. His journey includes experiencing the challenges of losing and then relaunching Flash Pack in 2021, which provided him with valuable insights into entrepreneurship and resilience.
Achievements
Lee Thompson has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting friendship and connection. He participated in a unique experiment in New York City that resulted in over 1,000 messages of friendship. Additionally, he has contributed to creating content related to friendship and connection on Flash Pack's platform. His efforts include celebrating male friendship through random acts of kindness, such as handing out notes of friendship and support.