CEO Series: Julia Hartz, Eventbrite

This CEO leads the world’s largest ticketing platform, powering millions of events globally and driving substantial revenue—$326.1 million in 2023 alone.

Julia Hartz, as the co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, she took Eventbrite public, only to face a near-collapse when the pandemic brought in-person events to a sudden halt. Despite the unforeseen challenge, Julia steered Eventbrite through turbulent times, and the company continues to thrive today as a publicly listed entity.

This resilience and leadership are why she’s our next feature in the Billion Dollar Moves CEO Series!

TIMESTAMPS/KEY TAKEAWAYS

0:00 - Intro

01:47 - Key Takeaway #1: Sometimes you need to just trust the flow of life

09:24 - Key Takeaway #2: Stay focused through the abundance of opportunities.

11:55 - Key Takeaway #3: Know your nutrients

13:22 - Nutrient 1 - Your First Customers

15:25 - Nutrient 2 - Capital but not using it

16:46 - Nutrient 3 – Talent as fuel

19:15 - Key Takeaway #4: Find the Right Habitat

20:51 - Key Takeaway #5: Cultivate Healthy Paranoia

26:14 - Some actionable questions for you

About Julia

Julia Hartz is an American entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global ticketing and event technology platform. She is known for her leadership of Eventbrite during the COVID-19 pandemic and empowering women in the technology industry.

Sources:

Eventbrite ft. Julia Hartz - A thriving events company took 14 years to build and nearly disappeared in 14 days | Crucible Moments

How I Built This with Guy Raz: Eventbrite - Julia Hartz

Julia Hartz: Crucial Startup Nutrients

Stanford Seminar - Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders: Kevin and Julia Hartz of Eventbrite

What Eventbrite Did Early to Create ‘Sustainable’ Success | Review First Round

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