Level 6 _ Episode 23 Away CEO Steph Korey

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With Away CEO Steph Korey

 
STEPH KOREY
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, AWAY
 
스테피 코리(Steph Korey)
어웨이 전 CEO
여행가방 업계 와비파커...
유니콘 기업 만든 비결은 불편

VOCA
1. dig into 탐구하다, 철저히 조사하다
He started to dig into the ctyptocurrency market to see if it was worth investing in.
 
2. crappy 형편없는, 품질 안 좋은
I worked for the company for 40 years and all they gave me when I retired was a crappy watch.
 
3. overpriced 너무 비싼, (제 가격보다) 값이 비싼
They bought an overprived rug at the traditional market.
 
4. brick-and-mortar 오프라인 거래의, 소매의
We have plans to open 3 brick-and-mortar stores next year.
 
5. conceive (생각, 계획)을 생각하다, 상상하다
Life as peeople conceived it, changed with the advent of the internet.
 
6. Series C 시리즈 C(사업이 확장되고 성장하는 단계)
You've raised $50 million in your Series C.
 
7. ask for a favor 부탁하다, 도움을 요청하다
I hate to do this, but could I ask you for a favor?
 
8. charity case 자선활동
Thsis is not a charity case.
 
+ round sth to
"대략"을 뜻하는 "around"와 비슷한 "round ~ to"는 "반올림하면"이라는 뜻이 있다.  

Discussion Questions

1. Share a memorable experience you've had while traveling.
2. Do you prefer aisle or window seats when you travel by plane? Why?
3. How early do you usually arrive at the airport before a flight? Why?
4. How do cultural factors influence punctuality and time management?
5. Can you think of any disadvantages to strict time management and punctuality?
6. Do you enjoy the airport experience? Do have any habits when you arrive at the airport?
7. Would you describe yourself as a light or heavy packer? Why?
8. How organized are you when packing? Do you plan or not really think about it?
9. When preparing to travel do you plan out every day or prefer to be spontaneous when you arrive?
10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of planning travel plans in detail?