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.