Eventbrite

Long before fame and flashing lights, artists find their voice in spaces like this: intimate venues built with care for creators and community alike. The Argo, a new 700-cap venue opening in Milwaukee, is one of those spaces: artist-first, locally rooted, and designed for connection on and off the stage. In my latest newsletter, I spoke with co-founder Andrew Coate about what it takes to build the future of live music from the ground up. 🎸 Read it here ⬇️

I had the honor of moderating a fireside chat with Jay Shetty at the Inc. 5000 conference. What struck me most about prepping with Jay was his 🌟intentionality🌟. His most important ask before we even began? Understanding the audience's needs. That's purpose-driven leadership in action…and it's exactly how we've always approached building Eventbrite: putting our community's needs first. Do you know what it takes to be on the Inc 5000 list? It’s no small feat. These are the fastest-growing privately held companies, true barometers for what's possible when vision meets execution. Huge appreciation to the Inc team for for creating such an inspiring and impactful experience. 💙

🎃 Spooky, scary… chaotic? This is Halloween! It is absolutely one of the most fun parts of my job to share how our creators host incredible holiday events and bring people together. For this edition of "Small Business, Big Lessons," I connected with founder Cassidy Davis. Her Chaotic Singles Party event series is reviving the excitement of meeting people IRL. What began as a house party for 65 Tinder matches became a viral sensation, leading to a nationwide business that flips the script on modern dating. Cassidy’s success proves that authenticity and a little "chaotic magic" are the best ingredients for connection and for building a thriving brand, especially as searches for "singles Halloween" soar 340%. This is the magic our Eventbrite creators make! Ready to embrace the chaos? Check out her story.

We've been shortlisted for TWO Shorty Impact Awards! The Shorty Awards recognize excellence in social and digital work from brands! Our Cheese Rave 🧀+🪩campaign has earned a nomination, and I'm especially proud that "Small Business Big Lessons" — a newsletter really close to my heart ❤️ featuring insights from Eventbrite creators is also a finalist! We'd love your support! Vote for us for the Audience Honor Award by October 21. Link in first comment 👇

I've been following Sammi Cohen's work for some time, and she has this distinct gift for capturing stories emerging at the intersection of tech, business, and culture. She brings these topics into focus with a clarity that feels both timely and essential for creators and brands. It was a genuine thrill to join her at the Social Currency studio 🎥 to talk about the biggest trends shaping how we gather and how Eventbrite is tracking and powering the cultural shifts that redefine how people connect, play, and recharge. Having this conversation with someone whose insights routinely make me stop scrolling? Epic. To watch the full episode, see link in the first comment.