Eventbrite Founder & CEO: Shaping the Future of Human Connection - Julia Hartz

Julia Hartz didn’t plan to be an Entrepreneur, but she built one of the most influential platforms in the world of live experiences. As Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, Julia turned a simple idea into a global business that, in 2024, powered 4.7 million events across 180 countries, connected 89 million monthly users, and sold 83 million paid tickets.Eventbrite sits at the intersection of digital culture and real-world connection. Helping creators and communities bring online connection into real-world belonging.Starting her career in television, Julia learned the power of storytelling — a skill she later used to build culture, inspire teams, and connect millions around the globe. Alongside her husband and co-founder, Kevin Hartz, and their technical co-founder, Renaud Visage, Julia bootstrapped Eventbrite from scratch. Building a platform that empowered anyone to turn an idea into an event, making it faster and easier than ever before.Then came 2020. The world went quiet — concerts, festivals, and conferences disappeared overnight. Eventbrite’s business stopped instantly, and Julia was suddenly faced with a challenge that tested everything she’d built. Through data-driven decisions, empathy, and an unwavering focus on her mission, she led Eventbrite back to growth.Today, Eventbrite is tracking—and powering—the cultural shifts redefining how people connect, play, and recharge. Julia continues to lead the future of human experiences — where AI enhances creativity, and Gen Z’s demand for authentic experiences is driving the next wave of live engagement.For leaders navigating change, Julia’s journey is proof that clarity, adaptability, and belief in people - can turn disruption into opportunity.We cover:- How to rebuild and refocus when your business model breaks- Why clarity and empathy are critical to resilient leadership- Lessons on scaling culture, systems, and global reach- The evolving role of AI and human creativity in business growth- How to stay grounded while leading through uncertainty// LINKS //Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeromedwightxYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jeromedwightxTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jerome.dwightSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/47yRU8VeRXZjvwwbS2CWgn?si=TFWYhoKYRziQbTjaXjuOjw&nd=1&dlsi=1ae5fe7561434a39#JuliaHartz #Eventbrite #ChallengerX #ChallengerMindset #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #FutureOfWork #JeromeDwight