Events Venture Group

🌟 Meet Jay Weintraub 🌟 Jay is the CEO of Connectiv Holdings, the company behind Blueprint, Manifest, and Medicarians. Jay has created and sold major events like LeadsCon, Mobile Apps Unlocked, HR Transform, and InsureTech Connect. With a background in internet advertising and investments in over 50 startups, Jay is passionate about technology's impact on events. He believes great events build communities and drive industry change. Discover more about Jay and join our community of event innovators: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U #EventLeadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StrategicGuidance #Community #Inspiration

🌟 Meet Monique Ruff-Bell 🌟 Monique has over 20 years of experience in media, events, and publishing. As Chief Program & Strategy Officer for TED, she oversees TED’s global events and strategic initiatives. Previously, Monique led events for TED and was VP for Money20/20 USA. A public speaker, podcast host, and mentor, she focuses on strategy, business development, and leadership. Learn more about Monique and join our community of event innovators: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U #EventLeadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StrategicGuidance #Community #Inspiration

🌟 Meet Joe Popolo 🌟 Joe Popolo is the Founder and CEO of Charles & Potomac Capital, LLC. With over 50 investments in diverse sectors, Joe provides capital and expertise to leading global businesses. From 1997 to 2019, Joe transformed the Freeman Company into a $3 billion leader in live events, overseeing $1.5 billion in M&A activity. He also led the sale of Freeman's Encore Event Technology subsidiary to Blackstone, creating the world's largest venue-based audio-visual company. Discover more about Joe and join our community of event innovators: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U

🌟 Meet Greg Topalian 🌟 Greg Topalian is the Chairman of Clarion Events North America. With over 25 years of experience in exhibition and enthusiast events, Greg brings an entrepreneurial approach to building the North American business across a wide variety of sectors. When he was with Reed Exhibitions, Greg created the ReedPop division and launched NY Comic Con in 2006, later founding LeftField Media, which Clarion acquired in 2016. As CEO of Clarion, he has driven growth with events like FDIC, DISTRIBUTECH, InsureTech Connect, and Anime NYC. Discover more about Greg and join our community of event innovators: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U

🌟 Meet Marco Giberti🌟 Marco Giberti has an impressive track record with over 25 years of experience in media, technology, and live events. As Founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures, Marco collaborates with startups and investors, providing strategic guidance. Discover more about Marco and join our thriving community of event innovators by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U #Entrepreneurship #EventsIndustry #StrategicFunding #Leadership

🌟 Meet Jonathan Weiner 🌟 Jonathan Weiner brings extensive experience in healthcare and fintech. As founder, Chairman, and CEO of HLTH, Jonathan drives innovation in healthcare. He also co-founded Money2020 and Shoptalk, leading events in payments and retail. A Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT and co-founder of SilverCircle, Jonathan has over 150 angel investments. Learn more about Jonathan and join our community of event innovators: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U #Fintech #EventLeadership #StrategicGuidance #Community #Innovation

🔑 Why EVG? 🔑 At EVG, our members are more than just mentors – we are accelerants. ⚡ With extensive experience and a track record of creating multi-billion-dollar successes, we provide unparalleled insights, guidance, and support to event entrepreneurs. Join our community and benefit from the wisdom and guidance of seasoned professionals. 🌟

A group of six event industry leaders focused on nurturing innovative event ideas into flourishing businesses have formed Events Venture Group (EVG), a nonprofit consortium designed to help next-generation event entrepreneurs launch and grow their events into successful enterprises. Launched May 17, EVG aims to fuel the success of early-stage event ventures across all event categories and types by providing unparalleled access to a network of seasoned event industry leaders offering professional mentorship, connections and resources. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e29bzsbx Dahlia El Gazzar #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

Loved speaking about best practices and lessons learned with Monique Ruff-Bell, the Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED Conferences, on our latest Event Leaders Spotlight. For tech founders in the event industry, check out Events Venture Group; aims to support event tech startups with strategic funding and expert mentorship. Below is an AnswerBite clip of Monique covering more on EVG. You can Watch the full conversation here https://lnkd.in/gKFDYKtj or listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gADQtDh6 Thank you Monique Ruff-Bell for sharing your time and journey with me, my brother Ricardo Garcia-Amaya (ILUMA) and our Techstars Alumni and Alumni Founders community. Thank you Alex Raymond, Brandi Carson, for your insightful questions during our Q&A which enriched our discussion. #TechstarsAlumni #AnswerBiteInsights #podcast  #TEDconferences #eventleadersspotlight #eventventuregroup #Iluma #Alumnigroup

🔥 Calling all event entrepreneurs! 🚀 Got a killer event idea and want to make it a reality? Here's what the Events Venture Group (EVG) provides: - Strategic funding 💰 - Expert mentorship 🧠 - Collaborative community of investors & entrepreneurs 🤝 Want to join the magic? ✨ Visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/gcz7Jd4U #EventsVentureGroup #SupportCatalyzeThrive #EventInnovation