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

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