Building Scalable Software to Challenge Eventbrite | Ciara Azam #social333podcast #56 In this exciting episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Ciara Azam , an entrepreneur and the mind behind scalable software that is challenging Eventbrite's dominance in the events industry. Ciara shares how she transitioned from building small projects to leading a revolutionary software platform that empowers creators and event organizers to take control of their events, ticketing, and audience engagement. Ciara discusses the challenges and innovations involved in building a platform to compete with the giants, the future of event tech, and the mindset needed to take on such a big challenge. Whether you're a startup founder, software developer, or someone interested in the world of events and technology, this conversation is a treasure trove of insights on entrepreneurship, scaling products, and challenging industry norms. ✅ How Ciara built scalable software to challenge Eventbrite ✅ The evolution of the events industry and why it needs innovation ✅ What it takes to scale a tech platform successfully ✅ Ciara’s journey from small projects to big industry shifts ✅ The future of event technology and what’s next for the space 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Ciara Azam 01:35 – Ciara’s journey into tech & events 02:30 – Competing with Eventbrite & platform fees 05:22 – Organizing events: The evolution of scheduling 07:30 – Ticket scalping and opportunities for entrepreneurs 08:50 – Future plans & possible acquisitions 09:20 – Other apps and marketing strategies 11:25 – Organizing jiu-jitsu events and more 14:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Ciara 🎧 Subscribe for more insights from entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing industries and changing the game. 📣 Share this with someone who’s interested in the future of events and technology.
