In this episode, we dive into the history and massive scale of Booking Holdings, the Connecticut-based travel technology giant that owns some of the world’s most recognizable travel brands. We trace the company’s origins back to 1996, when founder Jay S. Walker launched Priceline.com with its famous "Name Your Own Price" bidding model.

Join us as we explore:

• The pivot: How the company moved on from early experiments with selling groceries and gasoline to focusing on travel commissions.
• The deal of the century: The 2005 acquisition of Boo ...