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“The people behind EVG are world-class event people. They literally wrote the playbook on zero-to-one building in the space and know
how to make wildly commercially successful shows. They are founder-friendly and epitomise the 'Give First' mindset. Having them on our
cap table was a no-brainer and takes us to the next level”.
Isabelle Flanagan
Founder at Deep Tech Momentum, Entrepreneur
“Partnering with EVG allows us to showcase our innovative solutions and connect with key industry leaders who share our passion for creating impactful experiences”
Judy Payne
VP of Events & Brand Experience at Freeman, Sponsor
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at MJBizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Marco Giberti
Founder at Vesuvio Ventures, Board Member
“My work as a board member within the Events Venture Group is all about fueling the success of groundbreaking entrepreneurs interested in growing event businesses in innovative ways to help shape the future of our industry.”
Monique Ruff-Bell
Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED, Board Member
“The operational expertise, the revenue growth expertise, and all of the different domains needed for a major show are here with EVG pulled together”
Stu Soloman
Founder at Quantum World Congress, Entrepreneur
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at MJBizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Marco Giberti
Founder at Vesuvio Ventures, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at MJBizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Marco Giberti
Founder at Vesuvio Ventures, Board Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at M BizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at MJBizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Marco Giberti
Founder at Vesuvio Ventures, Board Member
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
“The people behind EVG are world-class event people. They literally wrote the playbook on zero-to-one building in the space and know
how to make wildly commercially successful shows. They are founder-friendly and epitomise the 'Give First' mindset. ”.
Isabelle Flanagan
Founder at Deep Tech Momentum, Entrepreneur
"Having a supportive group like EVG can significantly ease the process of organizing events by providing both financial backing and valuable expertise."
Doug Emslie
Chairman Cuil Bay Capital, Board Member
“Working with EVG supports our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the events industry”
John Schrieber
Vice President Business Sales at LVCVA, Sponsor
"I love workshopping business ideas with an engaged, passionate founder or operator. And I love supporting people who are all-in on their commitment to what they are working on."
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder at MJBizCon & MJBizDaily, Member
“EVG is a much-needed group in our industry. Their members have a deep understanding of the events industry from all angles. Not only can they help founders with investment, but they can help challenge your thinking, focus you on resolving investment blockers and support you in achieving your goals.”
Mark Brewster
CEO and Founder at Explori, Entrepreneur
"What makes EVG different is the quality of people in the room. We are not just reviewing pitch decks or investing capital—we're connecting with founders who are obsessed with building their companies, and investors and advisors who bring niche expertise, added value, validation, and acceleration to EVG portfolio companies." We are supporting the next generation of Event Entrepreneurs.”
Marco Giberti
Founder at Vesuvio Ventures, Board Member
