Our Story
Making Airport Travel Stress-Free
We're on a mission to help every traveler navigate airports with confidence, powered by a global community of travelers.
From Confusion to Inspiration
It started at LaGuardia Airport. Again. Our founder, Jimi Vanderpool a frequent flyer who should absolutely know better spent a solid 20 minutes wandering the terminal trying to find the American Airlines Lounge.
Wrong turns, bad signage, mild cardio. Zero lounge. That's when it hit: why is finding a gate, lounge, or decent coffee in an airport harder than it should be? If experienced travelers are getting lost, everyone is.
GateGuide exists to end the wandering a real-time, traveler-powered guide that helps you find lounges, shortcuts, and the fastest paths through the terminal without losing your mind.
Our Mission
We believe every traveler deserves to navigate airports with confidence, no matter how complex the terminal.
Eliminate Uncertainty
No more guessing how long security will take or where to find food near your gate. We provide real-time, accurate information.
Power of Community
Our crowdsourced model means you're getting updates from travelers who are actually there, right now. Real data from real people.
Travel for Everyone
We're committed to making airport navigation accessible for families, seniors, people with disabilities, and first-time flyers.
Our Mission
We believe every traveler deserves to navigate airports with confidence, no matter how complex the terminal.
Accuracy First
We'd rather say we don't know than give you wrong information.
Community Driven
Every user contribution makes the experience better for everyone.
Simple & Intuitive
Complex technology, dead-simple interface. That's the goal.
Global Mindset
Building for travelers everywhere, in every language.
Meet the Team
The people behind GateGuide's mission
Jimi Vanderpool
Founder & CEO
47 Countries, over 100 airports. Still runs to gate C42.
Amanda Vanderpool
Founding Advisor
Serial Traveler who has left too many Spicy Margaritas on the table for a flight that hasn't even landed yet.
Hassan Nawaz
Head of Product
IT leader focused on building scalable, user-centric systems and intelligent navigation experiences.
Our Mission
We believe every traveler deserves to navigate airports with confidence, no matter how complex the terminal.
NOV 2025
The Idea
Jimi can't find the lounge in LaGuardia Airport. Frustrated by confusing terminals and outdated maps, he realizes travelers need a better way to navigate airports.
Jimi Vanderpool
JAN 2026
Beta Testing
Closed Beta testing begins at CMH Airport. Real travelers start using GateGuide, providing valuable feedback to shape the final product.
CMH Airport
Jan 2026
DEC 2025
Team Formation
Jimi and Hassan connect and start talking through what a solution would look like. The vision for GateGuide begins to take shape.
Jimi Vanderpool
Hassan
JAN 2026
Team Formation
GateGuide launches publicly with all major airline hubs added. Travelers worldwide can now navigate airports like a pro.
All Major Hubs
Upcoming
Join Us on This Journey
Be among the first to experience stress-free airport navigation.