Crucible Moments

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

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Oct 5, 2023
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.
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ADVICE

Tailor Pricing to Customer Segments

  • Analyze your customer segments and tailor pricing accordingly.
  • Eventbrite's one-size-fits-all pricing model hindered its ability to capture value effectively.
ANECDOTE

Developing a Tiered Pricing Model

  • Julia Hartz spent considerable time developing a three-tiered pricing model for Eventbrite.
  • This process involved intense discussions, multiple iterations, and a focus on customer clarity.
ADVICE

CEO Leadership in Pricing Changes

  • CEOs must lead significant changes like pricing adjustments.
  • This is crucial because they are ultimately accountable for the consequences.
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