Urban Evolution - Shrpa: A New Online Source for Travel and Exploration

Shrpa: A New Online Source for Travel and Exploration

04/22/21 • 35 min

A Rochester, Minnesota startup is helping to fill a void in community exploration. Shrpa.com connects travelers with self-guided adventures created by locals. It's a unique online resource that is gaining traction and subscribers. Shrpa.com co-founders Chris Lukenbill and Andy Vig are software developers who met at a co-working space. They both struggled to find a source for new experiences. Not finding a usable platform, they created their own with a long-term vision for Shrpa.com to be the platform for local travel and exploration.
Shrpa: https://shrpa.com/
Destination Medical Center: https://dmc.mn/

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Urban Evolution - Shrpa: A New Online Source for Travel and Exploration

Transcript

DMC’s Urban Evolution Podcast – Chris Lukenbill, Shrpa: A New Online Source for Travel and Exploration

Bill Von Bank:

The Urban Evolution Podcast is brought to you by Destination Medical Center, creating the global destination for health and wellness in Rochester, Minnesota. More at dmc.mn.

Chris Lukenbill:

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