Women in Tech Podcast - Episode Shownotes

Episode Title: Building Evenigo: Christina Ness on Grit, No-Code, and Connection 
Host: Espree Devora
Guest: Christina Ness  CEO & Founder of Evenigo

Episode Highlights:

In this inspiring episode, Espree Devora chats with Christina Ness, an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles and the founder of Evenigo, a social calendar platform designed to help users connect with their favorite brands, artists, and influencers—without the spam. It makes sure that you don't miss out on your favorite live events by adding key concerts and sporting events directly to your calendar. Christina shares her journey from working at digital agencies and gaming giants like Activision Blizzard to building her own tech startup from scratch.

You’ll hear Christina’s candid take on:

• What Evenigo Is & How It Works: A user-friendly platform where you can discover and subscribe to event and brand calendars, integrate with your Google Calendar, and never miss out on retail sales or live events again.
• Her Journey Into Tech: From agency life and UI/UX to a stint at Activision Blizzard, Christina explains how the tech world opened up to her and why there’s no one right path.
• Building Evenigo: The ups and downs, from collaborating with a friend on the original concept to learning no-code tools like Wix, Adalo, and Bubble to launch the product without a traditional coding background.
• Entrepreneurial Realities: Christina gets real about founder loneliness, overcoming self-doubt, and how persistence, even more than expertise, leads to success.
• Community & Support: The power of programs like Jason Calacanis’s LAUNCH accelerator in fostering connection and growth for early-stage founders, plus why finding the right cofounder or CTO is often game-changing.
• Fundraising & Growth: Christina discusses the challenges around traction, fundraising milestones, and her plans to scale Evenigo.

Key Takeaways:

• There’s no single way to build a company—do it your way!
• You don’t have to be a coder to launch a tech product; resourcefulness and grit matter more.
• Community, support, and continuous learning are essential for women founders.

Christina’s Top Recommendations:

• Book: I Forgot to Die by Khalil Rafati – an inspiring, honest look at entrepreneurship and personal transformation.
• Podcast: Earn Your Happy by Lori Harder – uplifting conversations with entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

Connect with Evenigo:
Discover ways to spice up your calendar and never miss out on events you care about.
Website: Evenigo
(Integrate with Google Calendar, discover events, and avoid the spam!)

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Jason Calacanis LAUNCH Accelerator
• Women in Tech’s LA Tech Walks

Join the Conversation:
If you’re inspired by Christina’s story or want to meet fellow founders, check out Women in Tech’s LA Tech Walks to expand your network—and maybe meet your next co-founder!

About Women in Tech Podcast:
Hosted by Espree Devora, the show spotlights women in tech around the world, sharing practical advice and real stories so you can see what’s possible: “If She Can Do It, So Can I.”

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