Julia Hartz

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, 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, 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 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.

Selling tickets for live events can be… tricky, as Ticketmaster has proven yet again. But Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz runs a much smaller ticketing business and says she’s learned valuable lessons after the pandemic brought her revenue to zero. She talks to Recode’s Peter Kafka about growing once again — and how she’s preparing for a potential recession.Featuring: Julia Hartz (@juliahartz), CEO of EventbriteHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julia Hartz, Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, shares her journey through the challenges faced by the live events industry during COVID-19. She discusses the emotional weight of making tough calls, including significant layoffs, while her team quickly pivoted to virtual events. Julia highlights the innovative strategies that emerged, such as drive-in concerts and fostering community engagement. With an eye on the future, she expresses optimism for in-person events, emphasizing the need for safety and the importance of supportive networks.

Julia Hartz, Co-Founder & CEO of Eventbrite, shares the journey of starting Eventbrite with her husband, the challenges of scaling as a CEO, and the requirements for a successful CEO transition. They discuss their unconventional path to entrepreneurship, the dynamics of working with a spouse, and the importance of knowing your worth. The early days of Eventbrite and the decision to bootstrap the company are also explored. The host expresses gratitude and introduces the guest and sponsors.