First: Background and Entry into the Industry

• Angela shares how she got into the live events industry.
• She explains how her interaction with the founder of a mid-size production company sparked her interest in the industry and its operations.

Second: Changes in the Industry Over the Last 10 Years

• Angela discusses how the live events industry has evolved over the last 10 years, from being gear-focused to being talent-focused.
• She highlights the need for the industry to adapt to the growing demands and improve processes to keep up with growth.

Third: A Passion for Compliance

• Angela talks about her passion for compliance in the live events industry.
• She explains why it's important to do things the right way, both for the people in the industry and the companies.

Fourth: Lack of visibility and understanding of the live events industry

• The live events industry is fragmented with different sub-industries having different standards and ways of operating.
• There is a lack of a community that pulls everyone together and there is a need for more transparency and trust.
• The hope for the industry is to do more evangelizing, educate and inform people about the industry, and simplify things that are unnecessarily complicated.

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