Her Golden Ticket Out of a Warehouse Closet: Julia Hartz on Building Eventbrite

From ticketing small tech meetups and indie concerts to powering massive events like the Dalai Lama appearances, Eventbrite’s growth has been fueled by a passion for bringing people together. Co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, Julia Hartz, describes how she turned a scrappy startup launched in a tiny office closet into a global platform connecting millions through live events. She shares how she traded a promising Hollywood career for the uncertain path of entrepreneurship, building Eventbrite alongside her husband Kevin and their co-founder Renaud Visage. Julia reflects on the sacrifices, challenges, and triumphs of building a publicly traded company while raising a family, and why the magic of live events continues to inspire her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices