My business journey to date has been defined by the pursuit of innovation, strategic leadership, and a passion for fostering thriving business communities. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, co-founding Eventfinda almost 20 years ago, Iโve dedicated much of my career to revolutionising the event and ticketing industry, and fostering business networks across the Asia Pacific region. Over more than a decade as CEO of Eventfinda, serving as its CTO for the first seven years, I've spearheaded the development of its world-class integrated event marketing, syndication, and ticketing platform. In that time, Eventfinda has issued almost 10 million tickets to over 150,000 events, becoming New Zealand's leading source for event information, boasting partnerships with major media outlets and expanding our presence globally.My journey in entrepreneurship began with the founding of Entertainz in 1997, one of New Zealand's pioneering web hosting firms. Through hands-on experience, I honed my skills in operations, sales, and customer service, eventually overseeing the successful acquisition of the company by Dante Group. I then began Nerds Inc. in 2005, a web development firm catering to prominent clients such as Lion Nathan and Warner Bros. Over the years, I've also played pivotal roles in various organisations, including serving as President of the New Zealand chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), leading a community of business owners towards mutual growth and success. My involvement in governance roles within EO and NZIM's Young Manager Advisory Board reflects a strong commitment to fostering leadership and development opportunities.Testimonials โOur events have sold effortlesslyโฆIt's ridiculously simple. People who work in ticketing or box office just find it second nature to use,โ Interactive Theatre International.โI had huge expectations and Eventfinda 100% met them,โ Hawkeโs Bay Arts & Events Centre.โWe would absolutely recommend Eventfinda for their hands-on approach, and efficiency in building and listing events in-house...Itโs excellent,โ Baycourt Community & Arts Centre.โChanging ticketing providers had a significantly positive impact on our ability to maximise revenue generation,โ Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival.Find out moreLooking for a ticketing partnership for your next event? Say hi on LinkedIn or get in touch with our team! NZ: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/ticketing/AU: https://www.eventfinda.com.au/ticketing/get-in-touch/
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