Kevin Hartz
Founder and first CEO of Eventbrite, now chairman of the board. Also known for his early investment in PayPal and co-founding Zoom, an international payments company.
Top 5 podcasts with Kevin Hartz
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Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 34min
Eventbrite (with Julia & Kevin Hartz)
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.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
20VC: How I Lost Airbnb at Seed Because of an Exploding Term Sheet | Investing Lessons from Roelof Botha & Peter Thiel | Why VC is Less Collaborative Than Ever and Great Companies Are Being Destroyed by Too Much Cash with Kevin Hartz @ A*
Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite and early-stage investor at A*, shares his experiences in venture capital. He discusses pivotal moments, like losing a $10BN opportunity with Airbnb due to an exploding term sheet. Hartz emphasizes the importance of assessing founders and reveals why he believes a barbell strategy of seed and Series C investing is optimal today. He also reflects on the challenges in navigating the VC landscape, touching on how dynamics have shifted and the pressing need to tackle mental health issues in the startup community.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 19min
Why Kevin Hartz is betting big on teenage founders
In a captivating discussion, Kevin Hartz, a serial entrepreneur behind Eventbrite and Zoom, shares insights on the surge of teenage founders, revealing they make up 20% of his investments now. He emphasizes the need for grit in founders and discusses A-Star Capital's innovative incubation model, including his autonomous security startup Sauron. Hartz also tackles the challenges of public markets and the impact of private capital on quality companies. His unique take on why venture capital remains essential in today's tech landscape offers a fresh perspective.
Jan 10, 2025 • 29min
Kevin Hartz's 2025 Outlook: We won’t see more IPOs & Implications of Trumps Presidency on Founders
Kevin Hartz, Mitbegründer von Sauron, Eventbrite und Xoom sowie Investor in Unternehmen wie Uber, gibt spannende Einblicke in die Zukunft von Startups bis 2025. Er diskutiert, warum Einfachheit und Fokus entscheidend für den Erfolg sind und wie generative KI neue Chancen schafft. Hartz warnt vor einer stagnierenden IPO-Landschaft und gibt Ratschläge, wie Gründer in einem wettbewerbsintensiven Umfeld lean arbeiten können. Zudem thematisiert er die möglichen wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen von Trumps Rückkehr ins Weiße Haus auf das Venture-Ökosystem.
Aug 31, 2020 • 38min
20VC: SPACs. What Are They? Why Now? How Do They Change The Venture Landscape? Are They Better Than IPOs & Direct Listings? How Should Founders Think About Them? Kevin Hartz & Troy Steckenrider @ A*
Join Kevin Hartz, co-founder of A* and former CEO of Eventbrite, alongside partner Troy Steckenrider, a former COO at ZeroDown. They dive into the world of SPACs, explaining how these Special Acquisition Companies can revolutionize the venture landscape. Kevin discusses the dramatic rise in SPAC popularity and its implications for startups, while Troy highlights the strategic advantages they offer. They candidly address the challenges within the SPAC industry and share insights on how to foster successful partnerships, making SPACs a compelling alternative to IPOs.
