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Julia Hartz's Leadership Pivot at Eventbrite
TLDR Julia Hartz navigated Eventbrite through a challenging period during the pandemic by swiftly pivoting to support local organizers with virtual events, emphasizing community rebuilding and resilience. Eventbrite shifted its focus to supporting event creators, introducing new advertising tools, and transitioning from virtual to in-person gatherings, with a strategic reset aimed at serving Super Creators.
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Julia Hartz of Eventbrite faced a significant challenge during the pandemic when the company went from record high ticket sales to negative revenue in just 14 days, leading to layoffs and a rapid shift in leadership approach.
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Julia Hartz led Eventbrite through radical change by swiftly pivoting to support local organizers with virtual events during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community rebuilding and resilience.
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Julia Hartz shifted her focus to critical areas such as supporting creators, maintaining business continuity, and rebuilding Eventbrite's platform during the pandemic, leading to a strategic reset and a three-year plan to serve Super Creators.
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Julia Hartz and her team focused on building a strategy to support local events and be a part of the recovery process during the pandemic.
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Eventbrite shifted its focus to supporting event creators and adapting to changing consumer demand during the pandemic, transitioning from primarily virtual events back to in-person gatherings.
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Eventbrite aims to become the go-to platform for local event discovery by leveraging its existing knowledge and trust in the industry to provide effective marketing tools for event creators.
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Eventbrite has introduced new advertising and marketing tools for event creators, charging a small fee per event to help drive audience while keeping ticketing fees low for consumers.
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Eventbrite has transitioned to being a remote-first company, focusing on intentional and productive virtual gatherings by periodically reassessing the purpose of meetings and emphasizing thoughtful leadership.
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Eventbrite aims to improve employee gatherings through setting expectations, emphasizing strategic meeting purposes, and fostering mentorship opportunities in a remote or hybrid work environment.
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Working hard and being fulfilled with accomplishment is not antithetical to wellness, and fostering mental health support and honest conversations within companies is crucial, while also navigating the challenges of taking public political positions as a leader.
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Julia Hartz reflects on slowing down, focusing on the essentials, and feeling more grounded and thoughtful in her leadership journey at Eventbrite.
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