Coffee with a Founder Podcast: Aaron Sekhri of Le Walk

25- Nov-2025

On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Aaron Sekhri, Founder and CEO of Le Walk, to talk about building for the next generation of travelers.

They delve into how Le Walk combines human-led tours with AI-powered personalization, why content-led growth has been crucial to scaling, and how the brand encourages people to look up instead of down. Aaron also shares smart lessons on partnering with influencers in ways that drive value, not vanity.

show notes:

01:18 - Introducing Le Walk

02:56 - Flexible touring for young travelers

04:41 - Combining expert guides and AI

07:12 - Addressing VC concerns about consumer products

10:33 - Growth through outsourced content creation

18:20 - Foundership and personal mission

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01:18 - Introducing Le Walk
Aaron explains Le Walk as a self-guided audio tour app that encourages travelers to “look up” and engage with their surroundings, using precise location tracking.

02:56 - Flexible touring for young travelers
Aaron and Beck discuss how Le Walk appeals to a younger audience by offering flexibility and avoiding the drawbacks of traditional group tours.

04:41 - Combining expert guides and AI
Aaron details how Le Walk uses the world’s best guides and AI to craft memorable, personalized audio experiences, enhancing tour quality and adaptability.

07:12 - Addressing VC concerns about consumer products
Aaron shares his experience with VCs doubting consumer-focused startups and explains how organic demand and modern validation methods helped Le Walk gain traction.

10:33 - Growth through outsourced content creation
Aaron describes his unconventional growth strategy in letting external creators post content directly to Le Walk’s channels to boost virality and reach.

18:20 - Foundership and personal mission
Aaron reflects on how running Le Walk lets him align his work with his personal vision, enabling a more meaningful impact on travel experiences.