Julia Hartz

Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares lessons from building a global event platform. Jen Swetsoff, Co-founder of Anyway Magazine, calls in about growing a print title for tweens. They explore using events and community to boost brands, balancing YouTube with e-commerce, reaching families through partnerships, and turning workshops into repeat customers.

Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, and her husband, co-founder Kevin Hartz, share their journey from bootstrapping a startup to navigating an IPO and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the importance of community support and the revival of events. The couple reflects on their entrepreneurial paths, emphasizing adaptability and strategic growth. Their insights on public transparency, cybersecurity in live events, and the emotional rollercoaster of launching as a public company enrich the conversation, blending personal anecdotes with professional wisdom.

Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, discusses the challenges of building and reinventing the events company during a global shutdown. Topics include transitioning to sustainable profitability, learning from a crisis and evaluating acquisitions, challenges faced after acquiring Ticketfly, adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflections on leadership and rebuilding, and the future of events in the evolving landscape.

Julia Hartz, co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares her inspiring journey of steering the ticketing platform through the tumultuous pandemic years. She explains how the precipitous drop in sales forced her to pivot strategies, embracing virtual events and supporting local organizers. Julia offers insights on effective leadership, emphasizing empathy and adaptation in crises. She also shares innovative ideas for running engaging meetings and the importance of nurturing relationships in evolving work environments. This chat reveals her resilience and vision for the future of events.

Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares her journey from developing TV shows to launching a global ticketing platform. She recounts a serendipitous encounter at a wedding that led her to pursue entrepreneurship with her partner. The conversation dives into the challenges of securing venture capital, especially as a married couple, and the resilience needed after numerous rejections. Julia also reflects on Eventbrite's growth from a small startup to a publicly-traded company, illustrating the passion and innovation that fueled their success.

The podcast delves into the implications of the TikTok bill passing in the US House, discussing national security risks and potential rebranding. They also explore the evolution of event ticketing, virtual events, and technology's impact on social interaction. A fun and creative conversation about whimsical partner comparisons and body-swapping scenarios adds a light-hearted touch to the episode.

Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares her remarkable journey from TV intern to tech entrepreneur, highlighting her partnership with husband Kevin. She discusses taking the company public, the chaos of the pandemic, and how they adapted to support creators. Hartz believes in the resurgence of in-person events, driven by Gen Z's crave for real connections. She explores quirky event trends like sober raves and cheese raves while reflecting on the challenges and rewards of leading during a crisis.

Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, shares insights on transforming live events and the buzz around the upcoming StubHub IPO. Dan Perez, from Hinge Health, discusses AI’s role in revolutionizing healthcare, especially for musculoskeletal disorders through innovative wearables. Harish Abbott, CEO of Augment, dives into overcoming logistics challenges with AI tools to enhance productivity. Together, they explore the future of live experiences, blending technology with cultural shifts, particularly the demand for immersive and engaging events post-pandemic.

Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares her journey from television to transforming the ticketing industry. She discusses her vision behind launching a platform that has sold 272 million tickets to over 1.7 million events. Julia highlights the challenges of automated bots and dynamic pricing, and how Eventbrite fosters direct connections between creators and audiences. She also addresses the company’s navigation through economic changes and the importance of adapting to new ways of bringing people together.

Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares Eventbrite's success, maternal instinct during the pandemic, and fear of phone calls. The podcast discusses the founding of Eventbrite, building a company during a recession, Julia's upbringing, managing stress, and the importance of humility in leadership.