17 October, 2024
EVA, an entertainment booking platform for events, raises $2M as it expands to more cities
EVA, the platform that connects event bookers with local performers, has secured $2 million in funding as the popularity of in-person events comes back in full force. The round, which the Nashville-based startup says was more than double the target amount, values EVA at $15 million.
The recent round is timely as event organizers are witnessing a surge in attendance at in-person B2B conferences. According to a study by event management company Bizzabo, 86.4% of planners invested in more in-person events in 2023.
With the new capital, the company plans to expand its services to new markets, beginning with New York City in early December, shortly followed by Los Angeles, California. It’s currently available in seven markets: Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans.
EVA allows event planners to book performers for various events, including corporate occasions, private parties, public events, college events, festivals, and weddings. Upon creating an account, organizers gain access to a wide selection of entertainers, ranging from Santa Claus for Christmas parties to motivational speakers, musicians, magicians, and even Taylor Swift impersonators.
The platform also enables planners to create events by inputting details such as location, date, number of guests, budget, duration, required equipment, and attire, and more for performers to apply for. Once the event details are posted, EVA’s matching algorithm suggests the most suitable entertainers and the event planner can review their profiles before making a booking. The “Teams” hub lets all team members collaborate on different events and manage invoices.
EVA not only aims to revolutionize the event-hosting industry but also seeks to provide entertainers with access to large events they may not have had the opportunity to attend previously. Many performers on the platform are emerging artists who often struggle to make a living from their craft, typically being hired for small-scale events like birthday parties or local bar gigs. EVA could potentially offer them greater exposure, serving as a reliable source of income for local performers.
Tabitha Meeks, a local Nashville singer-songwriter, told TechCrunch, “EVA has allowed me to not only grow as an artist but also live in a way that I can start to build my future…I am able to not just scrape by as a ‘starving artist,’ but actually save money.”
The company revealed to us that, over the past four years, it has helped artists earn $6 million collectively. The minimum booking fee for events is $400, however, the company shared that the average transaction ranges from $600 to $7,500.
Organizers are required to pay the entertainer 50% of the deposit prior to the event, and then entertainers collect the second half of the payment at least a week before it starts. All performers must submit a professional video before being accepted on the platform.
The company also provides both parties with performance contracts and event insurance.
“We carry a blanket, general liability, and professional liability insurance policy for our entertainers and the corporate clients,” co-founder Makenzie Stokel told us. “That was another big roadblock that corporations had with trying to book entertainers individually, is that typically these entertainers don’t carry that $5 million of insurance. That’s crazy for them to have to carry that, so we carry it ourselves on behalf of every event that we do.”
In 2015, the concept for EVA originated from the personal frustration experienced by co-founders Stokel and Channing Moreland when they attempted to organize events while studying at Belmont College. Both of them have music-related backgrounds and noticed that many of their artist friends were being exploited.
“At our core, we felt artists and creators deserve to be paid for their craft, and so that’s what started us down this path,” Moreland said. “We first started by building an events discovery platform to help promote [our college friends]. That led us to start producing and promoting our own events and festivals, which then led us to really understand the big problem with booking and how not transparent or easy it was.”
In 2019, the platform started offering its service to corporations. Notable companies such as Amazon, BMW, Dell, ESPN, and LinkedIn have chosen EVA as their event planning partner, using the platform to connect with entertainers and interactive offerings to spice up their events.
There are more than 2,500 entertainers available on the platform.
Investors in the latest round include the founders of Songfinch — John Williamson, Josh Kaplan, Scott Kitun, and Robert Lindquist — as well as Justin Kalifowitz of Downtown Music Holdings, Cascade Seed Fund, Stout Street Capital, and others.
EVA declined to share its current revenue run rate. However, it said that it takes a 20% platform service fee from organizers on all booked events.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting
With TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike.
Whether it’s a fun happy hour, insightful panels, or energizing morning runs, Disrupt Week — happening from October 26 to November 1 — offers an exciting array of Side Events organized by a diverse group of participating companies.
Side Event guidelines and disclaimers
Registering/RSVPing to a Side Event does not grant you access/ticket/badge to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, taking place October 28-30.Each event is organized and operated solely by a host (not Yahoo or any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).Attendance is 18+ minimum and some venues are 21+ only.Side Events are open to the public unless specified.Please register/RSVP for any of the Side Events you want to attend.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule
Mixer for AI Startup Founders and Investors, 10 AI Startups on Demo Floor
Hosted By: Llama Lounge: The AI Startup Event Series
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Llama Lounge is one of the longest-running AI startup event series in San Francisco. Ten AI startups will be on the demo floor, where you’ll hear remarks from the hosts. Hundreds of AI founders and VCs will be present. Come network with the long-running SF AI community at this exclusive event partnered with Disrupt. Organized by Jeremiah Owyang, speaker at Disrupt.
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Accelerate Product Delivery Using Generative AI and Smart Contracts
Hosted By: Rezoomex
Time: October 28, 2024, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: What’s one of the biggest hurdles for visionary organizations aiming to bring their ideas to market? It’s turning those big ideas into something INVEST’able — Independent, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable. Successful organizations delight users, clients, and stakeholders by embracing Agile values, principles, and practices. They align their teams to transform visions into reality. This innovative workshop is designed for anyone eager to turn their ideas into reality. Attendees will engage in hands-on exercises with Rezoomex’s AI assistants. Learn to break down big ideas into smaller, manageable pieces for your teams to understand, deliver, and validate.
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Happy Hour with Women Founders Bay!
Hosted By: Women Founders Bay
Time: October 30, 2024, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: Join us for Women Founders Bay Happy Hour at Novela! We will have a selection of food and drinks as well as activities for the group! Some fun surprises and giveaways as well.
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Women Tech Meetup + Panel Discussion
Hosted By: Women in Tech
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: San Francisco! Calling all women in tech, allies, friends, and partners!
Join our Women Tech Meetup + Panel — an incredible gathering of women in technology, female founders, entrepreneurs, community builders, and other professionals! Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, engaging conversations, networking, and a beautiful venue. Additionally, we will host a panel discussion on fundraising, venture capital, and the challenges that founders face on their journey to building successful companies, along with strategies to overcome them. We highly encourage you to bring a friend, co-worker, or ally with you!
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USF Downtown TechCrunch Tech Brunch
Hosted By: USF Startup Club
Time: October 26, 2024, 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Description: USF Startup Club + MS Entrepreneurship & Innovation program will be hosting a brunch on campus, including our graduate students, alumni, Silicon Valley operators, and investors.
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Opening Disrupt with Sweat & Sparks: BeActive SF
Hosted By: Flamme AI — The Couples App
Time: October 27, 2024, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Description: Kick off TechCrunch Disrupt with a healthy start — a fun social workout! Come connect with some of the best founders and investors while sweating out the weekend’s indulgences. Hosted by Ankit Nayal (ex-bodybuilder, founder of Flamme.app). Difficulty level: Beginner/Intermediate
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Hack the Climate with Climate Quest
Hosted By: Climate Quest
Time: October 27, 2024, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Description: An afternoon of collaborative climate action — addressing carbon capture storage, circular economy, clean energy transition, and climate finance. Hosted by a climate founder and angel investor.
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Founders & Investors Run
Hosted By: AQ22
Time: October 29, 2024, 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Description: Start your morning off right with a fun networking run designed for founders, investors, and innovators. Whether you’re looking to talk about your next big idea, secure an investment, or simply get some fresh air with like-minded professionals, this is your sign to register. Expect a casual, friendly atmosphere — no pitch decks required! But have your elevator pitch ready (in case of an interested investor).
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Making Money in the Energy Transition
Hosted By: DNV Ventures
Time: October 28, 2024, 4:00–7:30 p.m.
Description: Join us for the launch of DNV Ventures’ Energy Transition Outlook, an invite-only networking event tailored to corporate venture capitalists and VCs. This event will showcase DNV ventures and its portfolio companies around a dynamic panel on the business opportunity that the energy transition represents. Connect with industry leaders and gain insights into the future of the energy transition.
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HardTech After Party @Studio 55
Hosted By: Andrews Cooper
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Come connect with other attendees from TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 at the HardTech After Party hosted by Studio 45, Andrews Cooper, and informal! We will have food, drinks, and music.
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Speak Easy Happy Hour
Hosted By: BrainCloud
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Description: Speak Easy with BrainCloud at our Hosted Happy Hour. In addition to talent services, BrainCloud supports startups with all kinds of free resources and the free resources of the day are bar bites and drinks! The Pawn Shop is — wait for it — a pawnshop up front, but it’s a swanky speakeasy and tapas bar in the back. So come speak easy with fellow startup folks on Tuesday — just down the street from where Disrupt 2024 will be at Moscone West!
Pop Up Bubbl Lounge — The Future of Smart Startup Travel. Connecting Entrepreneurs to Build Authentic Networks on the Road
Hosted By: Bubbl
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Description: Shared Travel, Shared Success: Connecting Entrepreneurs Through Smart Accommodation! Join us for a Happy Hour and short panel discussion on how shared travel experiences foster connections, optimize costs, and create business opportunities. Hear from travel tech innovators and entrepreneurs on leveraging platforms like Bubbl to simplify group travel, reduce expenses, and enhance networking at events. Expect insightful stories, practical tips, an audience Q&A, and exclusive offers for group stays at future conferences. Plus, one attendee will win a free Bubbl experience for a future tech conference within our portfolio! Transform how you travel and connect.
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Semiconductors and AI for Climate Startup Cup — Finalists Announcement and Reception
Hosted By: Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Description: Join us for an exclusive gathering as we propel climate tech innovation forward. This event is dedicated to promoting technologies that reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize waste, all while fostering clean energy and sustainable practices. The event will feature remarks from XTC co-founders Young Sohn and Bill Tai, rapid pitches from the Top 30 XTC Startup Cup Semifinalist, and a networking reception with 200+ corporates, VCs, founders, ecosystem builders, and public sector stakeholders.
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Gaming, Film & Interactive Media Tech Terrace Investors & Networking Party Overlooking San Francisco Bay
Hosted By: Love Soul AI
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Gaming, Film & Interactive Media Tech Terrace Investors & Networking Party Overlooking San Francisco Bay
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Happy Hour with McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Hosted By: McDermott Will & Emery
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Description: Join us for an exclusive cocktail reception designed to bring together dynamic startup players, venture capitalists, and lawyers from McDermott’s capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, and venture capital practices. You’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and invaluable networking opportunities against the beautiful backdrop of San Francisco Bay.
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『MELT』150+ Founders x Investors Dynamic Network
Hosted By: MELT
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Description: We’re bringing together 150 top 1% of founders, from pre-seed to Series D, along with active VCs and angel investors.
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Pitch&Drink with P2S.VC
Hosted By: Pre-seed to Succeed (AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, I2BF Global Ventures)
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Calling all founders looking for investment opportunities to Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc! Connect with a community of like-minded individuals and VCs and gain insights into your next fundraising venture in a relaxed and fun environment.
Event Format: Venture (founders and investors) speed dating. Founders will have 2 to 3 minutes to present their elevator pitch (no presentation) directly to the investors, followed by a 6- to 7-minute Q&A session. After 10 minutes, the gong sounds and the founders change their places.
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Startup Grind Happy Hour with Microsoft for Startups & DuploCloud
Hosted By: Startup Grind
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Description: Startup Grind understands how exciting the first day of a big startup conference is. Just a breezy 5-minute walk from TechCrunch in the heart of SF, our stunning happy hour venue awaits. Unwind, mingle with fellow founders, and enjoy a well-earned beer or glass of wine, plus some tasty finger food. See you there!
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Meetup with『Shinhan Square Bridge』(S²Bridge) Startups
Hosted By: SWITH
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Description: Beyond the main stage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, join us for a night of pitching and networking with deep tech Korean startups. Connect and discover where ideas spark! Meet and mingle with 8 startups of the event. Food and drinks on SWITH. RSVP only.
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Investor Talks by w.tech
Hosted By: w.tech
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Description: We are planning to dive deep into the world of tech funding, featuring leading voices in the industry. Hosted by the dynamic Wtech team, this is more than just a meetup — it’s a rare opportunity to connect with top women in tech. Expect insightful panel discussions, inspiring success stories, and invaluable networking opportunities with key players in the tech world.
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A Well Tech Terrace Party! Hosted by Well Now! & Love Soul AI
Hosted By: Well Now! & Love Soul AI
Time: October 28, 2024, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Health tech and wellness tech, investors, and networking party on the terrace overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
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Operationalizing Success: A Panel on Scaling Startups + Happy Hour
Hosted By: Presence
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: Join us for Operationalizing Success: A Panel on Scaling Startups + Happy Hour, where you’ll gain actionable insights for turning strategy and big ideas into market capture and growth. Top women executives will share real stories of how they turned startup challenges into scalable solutions. Enjoy an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with an exclusive guest list of approved tech executives. It’s an evening of high-level learning, strategic networking, and connecting with industry peers — all in a relaxed, collaborative setting.
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Happy Hour Launch Party with Vently
Hosted By: Vently
Time: October 29, 2024, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: Wine tasting happy hour with the Vently team! Join us as we gear up to launch our social network for events app for an evening full of networking, socializing, and getting exclusive previews of our app! Raffles and giveaways are included.
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Immigrant Founders Networking
Hosted By: OpenSphere
Time: October 29, 2024, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Get ready to network and meet vetted immigrant founders, investors, and operators at Immigrant Founders Networking hosted by Young Entrepreneurs Hub, OpenSphere, and Qlay. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a fellow founder, or just curious about the future of the Immigrant Founder ecosystem, this is the place to be. Immigrant Founder? Apply to pitch.
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SF Founders-Investors Social
Hosted By: Pilot
Time: October 29, 2024, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
Description: Come socialize with fellow founders and investors for a casual event to bring tech founders and investors together. No overt pitching or selling allowed — just fun conversation and genuine connection. Why come? Find your next investment or investor, make friends and future referrers or partners, and have fun and enjoy a night off.
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Meet the Media
Hosted By: Zebra Public Relations
Time: October 29, 2024, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Begin your evening with a private networking session for reporters and VIP guests. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and make meaningful connections. Engage in our interactive “Business Card Bingo” during the general networking session, making it fun and easy to meet potential collaborators. Panel discussion — “What the Media Wants”: Gain insider knowledge from our esteemed panel of journalists, including a leading business magazine journalist, a top online tech publication reporter, a prominent lifestyle editor, and a freelance writer specializing in entrepreneurial stories.
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Speed Networking with Germ Network x Citizens
Hosted By: Germ Network
Time: October 28, 2024, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: Conferences get packed, but connecting stays hard. Meet other founders, funders, and conference attendees at Germ Network x Citizens’ evening of mingling, including an hour of speed networking to help you find your people. We’ll have pitchers ready at 6:30, speed networking kicks off at 7! Come join us if you’re working on privacy, security, the future of communications, or healthier social media.
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SignalFire’s Disrupt Penthouse After-Party
Hosted By: SignalFire
Time: October 29, 2024, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Description: After TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, join top-ranked founders and builders for a private, official after-party at one of San Francisco’s premier penthouses. Hosted by former TechCrunch editor-at-large and current SignalFire VC, Josh Constine. Come meet fellow founders, AI researchers, and investors while enjoying live musical performances, craft cocktails, delicious food, and special activations in a multistory penthouse and heated rooftop decorated by Restoration Hardware.
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Construction Tech Happy Hour
Hosted By: Brick & Mortar Ventures
Time: October 30, 2024, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Description: Calling all founders, investors, operators, and individuals interested in construction tech! Join us for a happy hour to mingle with peers in the construction tech space. This event is hosted by Brick & Mortar Ventures, the first sector-focused venture capital firm focusing on the construction industry. Our portfolio exits include PlanGrid, Building Connected, Fieldwire and Levelset.
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Founder Friends SF
Hosted By: Hustle Fund
Time: October 30, 2024, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Description: Founder Friends is a fireside chat and networking event where we gather 100-400 founders to connect over pizza and non-alcoholic beverages to hear from a notable founder who has been through the wringer and come out the other side. This event will feature Eric Bahn, GP and co-founder at Hustle Fund, and Yin Wu, CEO and founder of Pulley. Founder Friends does a great job of promoting an intimate gathering focused on honest conversations, with a mainly founder and VC audience, including enthusiasts and experienced entrepreneurs.
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Slovak PRO Happy Hour
Hosted By: Slovak PRO
Time: October 30, 2024, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Description: Silicon Valley meeting the most interesting startups from Slovakia and Europe.
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Founders Fright Fest
Hosted By: Fondo
Time: October 31, 2024, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Description: Calling all brave founders and startups! Join Fondo for a ghoulishly good time at TechCrunch Disrupt’s spookiest side event — Founders Fright Fest. Sip, snack, and swap “frightening” stories that will send shivers down your spine: from the terror of missing tax deadlines to haunting missed tax credits, and the bone-chilling horror of inaccurate books. No need to face these nightmares alone! The Fondo team will be there to share how to turn those fears into distant memories. Costumes are optional, but getting your financials in order? Absolutely necessary! Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and banish your startup’s accounting and bookkeeping nightmares!
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AI & Robotics Beekeeping Class + Sustainability Mixer with Beewise
Hosted By: Beewise
Time: October 31, 2024, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Description: Join Beewise for an in-person beekeeping class featuring our AI and robotics-powered beehive, the BeeHome™. Attendees will meet the bees up close in an urban garden and learn how technology can help reduce colony losses by more than 70%. Connect with other sustainability and green tech leaders over light refreshments and a tasting featuring BeeHome™ honey.
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Bootstrappers Breakfast: TechCrunch Disrupt Special Edition
Hosted By: Bootstrappers Breakfast
Time: October 31, 2024, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Description: Come join entrepreneurs who eat problems for breakfast®. At a Bootstrappers Breakfast®, we have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cashflow and organic profit. This is for founders who are actively bootstrapping a startup. The other attendees will all be in startups. It will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. Now in our 14th year in Silicon Valley.
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Creative Tech for Future Products: Panel & Happy Hour
Hosted By: JETRO, in collaboration with Japan Innovation Campus, AlchemistX, and Digital Garage
Time: October 30, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Description: Explore the intersection of technology, art, and innovation with industry leaders. Meet our panel of experts in design thinking, food engineering, space tech, sustainable materials, museum tech, AI, and more.
Key discussion topics:
Emerging technologies driving future productsThe role of creativity in tech-driven innovationHow companies are leveraging tech to create more sustainable, user-centric productsRegister Here
The Complete Side Events Lineup At TC Early Stage 2024
Get ready to amplify your Early Stage 2024 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of April 22–28.
As the countdown to TechCrunch Early Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup to foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or a budding entrepreneur, our Side Events promise an unforgettable week filled with networking opportunities, innovation showcases, and engaging conversations. So mark your calendars, secure your spot, and dive into the excitement of Early Stage Week like never before!
Quick Side Event Disclaimers:
Registering/RSVPing to a Side Event does not grant you access/ticket/badge to the main Early Stage 2024 conference on April 25.Each event is organized and operated solely by a host (i.e., not Yahoo Inc. or any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).Attendance is 18+ minimum and some venues are 21+ only.Side Events are open to the public unless specified.Please register/RSVP for any of the Side Events you want to attend.
Early Stage 2024 Side Events schedule
How to Pitch Your Startup 101 with Edith Yeung at Race Capital
Hosted By: Race Capital
Time: April 24, 1030am to 12pm
Description: There is “no love at first sight” in startup pitching. An investor will not, cannot, and would never invest in you the first time they meet you.
At this talk, Edith Yeung covers:
What do investors want?What do founders want from your 1st pitch meeting?What should a founder say and do in the first pitch?What should a founder NOT to say or do in the first pitch?What should a founder ask a potential investor?What should a founder do to follow up?
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TechCrunch Early Stage Happy Hour
Hosted By: Descope
Time: April 25, 6pm to 9pm
Description: Join us for an after-hours TechCrunch Early Stage Founders Happy Hour. Let’s raise a glass to innovation and disrupt together!
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Smart Contract Driven Development
Hosted By: Rezoomex
Time: April 26, 9am to 1pm
Description: Join our invaluable 4-hour workshop aimed at early-stage startups looking to quickly develop end-user-ready products. Founders will learn how to build smart contracts for effective team engagement, guaranteeing fairness and integrity. Non-technical? No problem—our AI tools will transform your ideas into reality. We’re offering a 20% discount on all smart contracts and a lucky draw for $10,000 in free development time! The event concludes with an opportunity for networking over beer and lunch.
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Techstars Startup Weekend Boston
Hosted By: Prepare 4 VC
Time: April 26, Starts at 5pm and runs through weekend
Description: Gain valuable insights on transforming your concept from an initial sketch to a fully-fledged startup. From pitching your idea, scrutinizing business models, identifying your target audience, to marketing your product – we cover it all! By the culmination of the 3-day event, you’ll craft an MVP and showcase it. Use the promo code “TCEARLYSTAGE” for 15% off your ticket!
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Super Founders and Funders in AI Panel & Mixer Featuring Venture-backed Founders and VCs
Hosted By: Supermomos and HBS AI Club
Time: April 22, 6pm to 8pm
Description: Join us for an intimate evening over a Founders and Funders in AI Panel & Mixer featuring venture-backed Founders and VCs, in honor of TechCrunch week! We will feature venture-backed founders and VCs in the panel. There will be time for networking and mingling, with drinks and food on the house. This event is catered to founders, VCs, and operators building full-time in the AI ML space, and also a select group of students from the HBS AI Club.
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Built World Startup Happy Hour
Hosted By: Suffolk Technologies and TriNet
Time: April 23, 430pm to 630pm
Description: Calling all innovators shaping the built environment! Find the next step for your entrepreneurial journey with Suffolk Technologies + TriNet at our exclusive rooftop happy hour! Learn more about Suffolk Technologies’ BOOST Accelerator Program and TriNet’s HR solutions for startups. Network amidst breathtaking views of the Boston skyline, including iconic landmarks crafted by Suffolk such as Raffles, One Dalton, and the BU Data Science Center. Enjoy refreshing beverages, appetizers, and ignite connections that could redefine the future of the built environment.
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Founders History Tour w/SVB!
Hosted By: Silicon Valley Bank
Time: April 24, 1pm to 3pm
Description: Join SVB on an interactive and non-traditional deep-dive into Boston (and America’s) rich history; founded on innovation, grit, resilience, and freewill. Hosted by SVB Boston’s Director of Startup Banking (who also happens to be a Revolutionary War re-enactor), this tour will begin with a cup’a choudah at the nation’s oldest restaurant and continue through downtown to most of the historic spots; ending at the only place in the world where you can drink a Sam Adams while looking at Sam Adams. So enjoy our historic city before TechCrunch Early Stage and join fellow founders following in the footsteps of our nation’s early founders.
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Early Stage Round Table
Hosted By: 9point8 Collective and Orrick
Time: April 24, 4pm to 630pm
Description: Join 9point8 Collective and Orrick for a round table focused on accelerating your early-stage start-up. Attendees will hear from serial entrepreneurs and investors covering various aspects of start-up success including going to market, cap table management, growth and scaling, and managing exits. The round table will be collaborative with audience Q&A and group participation along with the main panel.
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Startup Launchcode Founder Workshop
Hosted By: Startup Launchcode
Time: April 24, 5pm to 630pm
Description: Startup Launchcode Founder Workshop is an interactive session designed to equip early-stage founders with the strategy, tools, and framework to build a great startup.
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BYOPD (Bring Your Own Pitch Deck): Analyze your current pitch deck against successful decks
Hosted By: Dropbox DocSend and Boston New Technology
Time: April 24, 5pm to 8pm
Description: Pitch Practice and BYOPD (Bring Your Own Pitch Deck) Seminar: Securing early-stage funding requires a compelling pitch deck. The VC landscape is fluid and ever-changing, with investors’ priorities often shifting. Justin Izzo, lead data analyst at Dropbox DocSend, offers DO’s and DON’Ts based on DocSend’s proprietary data alongside industry experts from Boston New Technology and Prepare 4 VC. This interactive workshop will help early-stage founders succeed in the current state of fundraising. Founders can submit their own pitch decks for a chance to be reviewed in front of the audience for actionable tips. The session will end in a Q&A where other founders will have a chance to ask questions about their own pitch decks.
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Founders Happy Hour with Vouch, Remofirst, and SVB
Hosted By: Vouch, Remofirst, and SVB
Time: April 24, 6pm to 9pm
Description: If you’re in town for TechCrunch Early Stage or looking for a place to connect with others in the startup space, join us for a Happy Hour hosted by Vouch, Remofirst, and SVB at Black Lamb – just a 10 minute walk from the conference center! RSVP today to secure your spot for this exclusive networking event. See you soon 🥂
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Disrupt Your Chaotic Startup Life with Productivity Innovation – Networking Reception
Hosted By: SiloClick LLC
Time: April 24, 630pm to 830pm
Description: Join SiloClick for a private Networking Reception on Wednesday, April 24. This event is not just a warm-up for the TechCrunch Early-Stage Conference but a transformative opportunity to navigate your startup journey more effectively. Enjoy food, beverages, and engaging conversations within your startup founder community. We welcome startup founders seeking innovative solutions to maintain wellness while achieving the optimal point of productivity for those crucial momentum moments throughout your startup journey. Investors interested in the future-of-work & productivity space and industry peers aiming to enhance both productivity and wellness in the workplace are also warmly invited!
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Startup Happy Hour with Onshape
Hosted By: Onshape (PTC Inc.)
Time: April 24, 630pm to 9pm
Description: Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! Immerse yourself in Boston’s dynamic startup community and connect with local hardware experts and innovative product designers. This event is curated for professionals seeking to broaden their network, as well as venture firms and accelerator spaces exploring collaboration opportunities. Join us for an evening dedicated to insightful conversations, new ideas, and fostering a creative community.
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Accessibility Tech and Innovation
Hosted By: Verizon
Time: April 25, 5pm to 7pm
Description: At Verizon, we are striving to move our world forward through diversity, equity and inclusion. On April 25th at our Boston Innovation Lab, we are inviting and would like to hear from people who are interested in emerging technologies that can help our mission. We will have our Head of Accessibility and several startups present their ideas and would love to hear your thoughts. Together, we can do more – we can unlock opportunities for all!
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Women Tech Meetup: Fundraising & Growth Powered by Techstars
Hosted By: Women in Tech – Global Movement
Time: April 25, 530pm to 8pm
Description: Join our Women Tech Meetup—an incredible gathering of women in technology, female founders, entrepreneurs, community builders, and other professionals! Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, engaging conversations, networking, and a beautiful venue. Additionally, we will host a panel discussion on fundraising, venture capital, and the challenges that founders face on their journey to building successful companies, along with strategies to overcome them.
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Early Stage Deep Tech Happy Hour
Hosted By: AlleyCorp
Time: April 25, 530pm to 830pm
Description: Join AlleyCorp, Anzu Partners, Argon VC, Aurelia Foundry, Converge Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, First Star Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Hyperplane Ventures, and SkyRiver Ventures after TechCrunch Early Stage, for a happy hour with deep tech founders, operators, and investors. Special thanks to J.P. Morgan. The party will start at 5:30pm, immediately following TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 on April 25th. This event is 21+.
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Is it SAFE?
Hosted By: Corpora
Time: April 26, 10am to 1130am
Description: Safes are the most popular early-stage financing tool today. They’re so easy to use, so they seem like a no-brainer for founders. But… are they as founder-friendly as you would think? Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s talk about some of the lesser-known dangers of safes, which often become apparent to founders only when it’s too late.
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Getting Ready for Due Diligence from Angel Groups and Seed Investors
Hosted By: Launchpad Venture Group
Time: April 26,1pm to 3pm
Description: This is an in-depth workshop for founders to learn when raising money from angel groups and other seed investors:
– What does the diligence involve
– Areas of the diligence and what investors look for in each case
– How to prepare and what documents and artifacts you need to have ready in each area
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Women in Business
Hosted By: At the Table and Northeastern University
Time: April 26, 6pm to 9pm
Description: Get ready for an extraordinary evening at Northeastern University with our “Women in Business” Networking Event, a cornerstone of our partnership with AtTheTable.io. This isn’t just an event; it’s a celebration of female entrepreneurship, designed to inspire, connect, and energize.