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Trivago’s millennial CEO says he never had a career plan: 'I just followed where the energy was'

Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas headshot (Credit: Ekaterina Falikova/Courtesy of Trivago)
  • Gen Z is often ridiculed for their focus on vibes—whether it’s for investing or taking a job. But the millennial CEO of Trivago has done exactly that for his entire career. “I never had concrete plans in my life,” Johannes Thomas tells Fortune, adding that going with your gut—and out of your comfort zone—is the secret to a “thriving future.”

Despite today’s rocky job market, Gen Z may be on the money when it comes to “manifesting” success, embracing being a little "delulu," and taking on jobs based on “the vibes.” That’s because the CEO of the hotel search company Trivago says that going with the flow can do wonders for your career—and that’s exactly what worked for him.

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