About gopeople

Hi, Livia here! I grew up in Slovakia (still Czechoslovakia when I was born) and moved to the United States as a young adult, where I built and quickly developed a 15-year career in the fashion industry. Over the years, I've worked with clients ranging from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie to Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. My eye for detail and strong intuition for design and aesthetics led me to evolve from spending many years in front of the camera to becoming an artistic director behind it. Pairing these professional experiences with my lifelong passion for exploring new places, along with the ever-changing adventures of parenthood, became the foundation upon which gopak was created. I love Austrian mountains, great pizza- especially when shared with friends, well-organized spaces & curating design, experiences and products. Not a fan of overcrowded sidewalks, scary movies and Wi-Fi that only pretends to work.

Hi, I'm Benjamin! I grew up in the Philadelphia area and have spent my entire professional career working in film, TV, and video production. By working alongside some of the most talented people in those industries, I developed a keen eye for creative storytelling and visual strategy. Over time, I brought that experience into an area very close to me- travel. Having ventured locally and internationally for many years as a creative professional, a father, a solo adventurer and more, partnering in creating exceptional travel solutions seemed like the next right step. On film shoots, I have extra batteries, a lens cloth, mini microphones and a bottle of water in my GOPAK. Taking the kids on vacation, I have extra hand sanitizer, baby wipes, granola bars, treats, and a pack of UNO cards.

And I’m Alex! Originally from Slovakia, I met Livia back in high school, and we’ve been close friends ever since. I’ve worked in brand marketing since graduating university, building brands within both global corporations and small startups. My career path has taken me from a Junior Brand Manager in Slovakia to a Senior role in Prague, and eventually to a Global Marketing Manager position here in Amsterdam. I’m not one to sit still. During a sabbatical (and a brief bout of burnout), I opened a successful café, but more importantly, I finally leaned into my true passion: traveling. My wife, kids, and I are always on the move. Our experiences on the road helped shape Livia and Benjamin’s vision for gopak, while my marketing background helped lay the brand's foundations.