About Eventeny
We want to remove event organizers from being the 5th most stressful job in the world.
Already using Eventeny? Sign in
Eventeny Team
About us
Eventeny was founded on the belief that managing large-scale events with hundreds of exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers should not be stressful and burdensome. Our mission is to remove event organizers from being the 5th most stressful job in the world. That's why we built Eventeny and continue to work everyday on the biggest problems in the event industry. We don't just dream it, we build it.
11900+
festivals & conventions
15M+
people reached monthly
210K+
marketplace items
Trusted by forward-thinking events of all shapes and sizes
Meet our team of passionate people
Carol Budet
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Carol Budet is a Community Engagement Specialist at Eventeny, originally from Puerto Rico but currently based in Miami. With a rich background in Community Management, Marketing, Tech, and more, Carol thrives on making meaningful connections and aspires to showcase Businesses and everyone how Eventeny's services can elevate the event experience for everyone involved. She's passionate about ensuring that each customer feels supported and part of a genuine growing community. Beyond work, Carol cherishes time with her family, loves attending music festivals, traveling, wellness, anything fun and is always eager to learn something new.
Natalie Ross
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Natalie is a part of the Community Engagement Specialist, who spends her time throughout the year in Seattle, Wa and Tampa, Fl. Business development has been a core focus in her professional trajectory, with client focused roles being a passion of hers in ensuring the success of their desired outcomes.
Jeff Glowa
He/Him
Product Design Manager
Jeff Glowa is the Product Design Manager at Eventeny. He is an empathetic leader driven by a desire to enhance brand, address consumer challenges, and deliver impactful digital solutions and experiences through data-driven insights and user-centric design. Prior to joining Eventeny, Jeff spent several years in the eCommerce space focused on B2B, B2C and Direct to Consumer. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys time with family and friends, cheering on his favorite teams, home renovation, and the sounds of country music.
Esther Musselman
She/Her
Software Sales Specialist
Esther is a Software Sales Specialist at Eventeny based out of Utah. With a background in sales, Esther enjoys working with people and sharing how Eventeny can benefit their business and make life easier. She’s passionate about her customers, and strives to ensure every client has a great experience! Outside of work, She loves going to music festivals, a good tv show at home, traveling, and anything outdoors.
Corey Guess
He/Him
Software Sales Specialist
Corey Guess is the Software Sales Specialist at Eventeny based out of South Carolina. He has spent the last 12+ years in SaaS helping digital marketers and CX professionals choose solutions that will optimize their organizational efforts. Outside of making his clients happy, Corey spends most of his time on a small 5 acre homestead with his wife, 2 children, and an assortment of animals.
Awais Junaid
He/Him
Software Sales Specialist
Awais is passionate about communication and growth, and has grown startups businesses globally. Particularly, he’s satisfied building long lasting strategic partnerships. Outside of the professional world, Awais enjoys critical thinking, learning, and sharing knowledge with others.
Shannon Meng
She/Her
Software Engineer
Shannon is a software engineer based in Santa Clara, CA, who discovered her passion for leveraging coding skills to solve complex problems during her academic study. Shannon is fueled by a passion for continuous learning, actively exploring new ideas while working on exciting projects. Outside of the tech world, she’s a cat lover, enjoys the magic of movies and board games.
Valerie Hines
She/Her
Customer Success Associate
Valerie is located in the desert of Arizona, where she spends as much time in the air conditioning as she can with her husband and four cats. Before joining Eventeny, Valerie has spent over 18 years as a Customer Service trainer and manager and has an intense passion for going above and beyond to make sure customers are cared for
Allayah Green
She/Her
Customer Success Associate
Allayah Green is a seasoned Customer Success Associate with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and brings over five years of experience to the table. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication shine through as she excels in identifying customer needs and contributing to business growth. A proud mom, Allayah finds joy in quality time with her family.
Arina Abbaali
She/Her
Growth Marketing Intern
Arina is a senior at the University of California, Irvine, studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Information Systems. She has a passion for product management, growth, and exploring with different marketing strategies. When she's not studying or working, Arina loves to read and find hole-in-the-wall coffee shops!
Samiksha Krishnamurthy
She/Her
Product Marketing Intern
Samiksha is a designer and Product Marketing Intern from the Bay Area, California! She just graduated from UC Davis, where she studied Psychology and Design, and is passionate about finding creative solutions for complex problems. In her free time, she loves to travel with friends, read, play tennis, and thrift for vintage finds.
Colin McIntrye
Any/They/Them
Software Engineer
Based out of Pittsburgh, Colin decided to make a career pivot from Medical Engineering. This led them to attend a coding bootcamp, working on personal projects, and falling in love with programming! When they’re not working on code, you can find Colin foraging for edible plants and mushrooms, flipping over rocks in streams, rock climbing, biking, or doing just about any other outdoor shenanigan!
Ender Vis
He/Him
Financial Analyst
Ender graduated with a master’s degree in finance from The Ohio State University in addition to his dual bachelor’s degrees in molecular genetics and psychology. He was drawn to finance through his passion for growing start-ups and has obtained extensive knowledge in venture capital and entrepreneurial finance. Outside of work, Ender is a professional e-sports gamer, a food enthusiast, an anime fan, and a dog lover.
Lin Zhang
He/Him
Software Engineer
Based out of New York City, Lin has a strong coding background and a deep passion for technology. Lin is always eager to take on coding challenges and make valuable contributions to Eventeny and the world of software engineering. Apart from writing lines of code Lin also enjoys watching movies and exploring the scenes of the City.
Daniel Oakes
He/Him
Multimedia Designer
Dan Oakes is an Atlanta-based Multimedia Designer at Eventeny. He has a wide range of experience over his 10+ years experience in media production including UX Motion Design, VFX for studio films and TV shows, and SaaS Marketing. He is originally from North Carolina. When he’s not working, you can catch him hiking a trail with his camera, going to concerts, or cheering on his favorite MLS team, Atlanta United.
Megh Shah
He/Him
Product Manager
Born in India, Megh came to the United States in 2017 and graduated with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the University of California Santa Barbara. He loves taking on challenges directly and enjoys thinking critically, especially when it comes to solving problems. Currently in Boston, outside of work he can be found exploring the city with his friends, playing/watching soccer, chess or cricket, or binge-watching tv shows!
Hannah Falkosky
She/Her
Software Sales Specialist
Hannah is a Software Specialist based out of Los Angeles, California. She spent over 10 years planning events and knows firsthand how the right technology can impact the success of an event. She enjoys sharing new ideas with customers and finding solutions to help make their lives better. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys hiking, cooking and exploring the many incredible restaurants in Los Angeles.
Jia Jia Yu
She/Her
Business Analyst
Jia Jia is a business analyst with 3 years of analytical working experience in tech companies. These experiences built her passions for extracting insights from data, working with different teams, and developing data-driven strategies to foster business growth. They have also inspired her to pursue a master's degree in Information Management at the University of Washington. Having recently graduated with new skill sets and knowledge, Jia Jia is excited to apply her data analysis proficiency and provide valuable insights in this dynamic and fast-paced environment! During her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, watching cat videos and memes, and cooking.
Jaylyn Napier
She/Her
Executive Assistant
Jaylyn is the Executive Assistant at Eventeny. She graduated from The University of Alabama. She has been working with event organizers for a little over 3 years and is excited to continue in the industry. During her free time, Jaylyn enjoys hiking, traveling, and binging a new TV series. She is also a folk art collector and has the beginnings of a great collection.
Jinyu Wu
She/Her
Product Designer
Jinyu is a product designer who just gained a master's degree from University of Washington. She became interested in product design when she worked on a game design project in a team and then she learned more about user research and UX design during her internships in big and small tech companies. From there, Jinyu wishes to craft meaningful and delightful experiences for clients/customers in the future. When she is not designing, you can find her binge-watching dogs on a trail or scribbling on an iPad!
Navika Gupta
She/Her
User Interface Designer
Navika is an UI/UX Designer and a grad student at University of Southern California. She values focusing on respect, intention, and inclusivity while creating experiences deeply rooted in user insights. Driven by curiosity, she is excited about the possibility of uncovering needs and designing products that elevate the human experience (and create impact for businesses). She is always seeking out new ideas and inspiration, most of them coming from some of the most remote and beautiful places she has travelled on earth. When she is not working, you can find her painting a canvas or jamming her favorite songs on the ukulele.
Aasim Hussain
He/Him
Business Analyst
Aasim spent three years as a business development manager in the automotive industry specializing in electric vehicles. His experience in utilizing data to predict and analyze customer needs sparked his curiosity in data visualizations, leading him to pursue a master's degree in Business Analytics from UMass Boston. Aasim has a strong passion for cars and is an avid follower of Formula 1 racing. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and staying up-to-date with the business world and technology. Aasim also has talents in photography, public speaking, and video editing, along with a proficiency in the German language.
Jeffery Cruz
He/Him
Software Engineer
Jeffrey Cruz is a Software Engineer at Eventeny based out of San Diego, California. He grew a passion for development after graduating a coding bootcamp, demonstrating what he continues to learn daily by building projects, and enjoys to solve problems through creative means. Outside of coding, he loves all things related to gaming, sports, travel and hip-hop dance.
Leah Cole
She/Her
Software Engineer
Leah Cole is a software developer based out of Pittsburgh. While she has worked with computers her whole life, she started working as a developer while in school for music performance. After switching to computer science, she became interested in writing maintainable and testable software. She is passionate about biking, cross training, reading, and playing bass guitar.
Jennifer Williams
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Jennifer Williams is the Community Engagement Specialist at Eventeny. She is a dynamic leader, customer champion, and sales expert. With a passion for unlocking the potential within others, Jennifer loves to listen to people's stories and help them discover their own inner superhero. Before joining Eventeny, Jennifer was a Sales Director who fueled growth for a diverse range of small businesses. Today, she is on a mission to become a Software Engineer, constantly learning and pushing herself to new heights. When she is not working, Jennifer lives life to the fullest, embracing her adventurous side through yoga, travel, and full-time RV life with her loving husband and three furry pups.
Beth Bolinger
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Beth Bolinger is a Community Engagement Specialist based out of Upstate New York, where she lives with her partner and her dog. Most of her experience prior to joining the Eventeny team was in helping students be successful in college, where she also did a lot of event planning. When she is not at work, she is probably working on a puzzle, playing board games, or teaching herself a new recipe or craft.
Alex Sampson
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Alex Sampson is a Community Engagement Specialist at Eventeny. Her background in marketing and customer success has honed her ability to identify customer needs, provide solutions that exceed their expectations, and foster strong relationships. When she is not working, Alexandria enjoys spending time with her two dogs and indulging in her creative hobbies.
Caroline Ning
She/Her
Software Engineer
Caroline Ning is a Software Engineer at Eventeny based in Durham, NC. She became fascinated with programming during her graduate studies at Duke University. She believes technology shapes cultural systems and human thought. She enjoys solving problems through logic, learning new skills, and working on interesting projects. When not coding, she is daydreaming, doing photography and vlogs, or watching a movie.
Max Feldman
He/Him
Software Sales Specialist
Max Feldman is the Software Sales Specialist at Eventeny based out of South Florida. He has spent the last 8+ years in SAAS helping customers find perfect business solutions for their individual business needs. Outside of work, Max spends most of his time golfing, hunting, or flying his small airplane over Miami Beach.
Melissa Cooper
She/Her
Customer Relations and Quality Assurance Specialist
Melissa Cooper is a Customer Relations and Quality Assurance Specialist at Eventeny. She is responsible for not only assisting with urgent customer requests, but also loves writing informative help articles for our Knowledge Base. Her strengths are empathy, collaboration, and open-mindedness, which she believes helps her create well-rounded articles and interactions with clients. When she's done for the week, Melissa enjoys working on her personal blog as well as other projects and traveling the US with her boyfriend and two cats.
Spencer Whiteman
He/Him
Product Marketing Strategist
Spencer Whiteman is the Product Marketing Strategist at Eventeny. He is a husband, father, and very passionate storyteller based out of the Detroit area. He has spent the last 8+ years helping brands share their story with the world through human-centered content and messaging. He has a love for all things cameras, coffee, and snowboarding, but his primary love is connecting with and helping others.
Will Davis
He/Him
Community Marketing Strategist
Will Davis is the Community Marketing Strategist at Eventeny. He loves telling stories through various mediums that educate and engage. New forms of interactivity and communication will always get him talking, as will travel and the arts. Degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Essex have allowed for incredible experiences around the world and Will is very excited to continue bringing people together.
Jessica Nicasio
She/Her
Growth Marketing Strategist
Jessica Nicasio is the Growth Marketing Strategist at Eventeny. She became fascinated with marketing when she was just in middle school as she helped her family business grow. Jessica went on to graduate from SDSU with a Marketing degree and has run successful businesses since then. When she isn't thinking of ways to grow a business, she loves to weightlift, play basketball, read, and travel.
Whitney Durfey
She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Whitney is a Community Engagement Specialist at Eventeny based out of Utah. Whitney has a history of success in customer service, customer success, and sales. She really enjoys connecting and building relationships with customers and ensuring every client interaction is positive one. Outside of work, Whitney is an outdoor enthusiast and can be found hiking, camping, or biking with her husband and two dogs.
Jonathan Tanisaka
He/Him
Software Engineer
Jonathan Tanisaka is a Software Engineer from Los Angeles, California. He became interested in coding after starting his own business and attended a rigorous coding bootcamp. When not coding, Jon likes to run, play video games, and can often be found tinkering with his 3D printers.
Cat McDevitt
She/Her
Social Media and Public Relations Strategist
Cat McDevitt is a Senior at DePaul studying Marketing. She learned her skills through a combination of coursework and working with small businesses during the pandemic. She enjoys using the creative aspects of marketing to find unique solutions to client problems.
Nico Campuzano Jimenez
He/Him
Growth Engineer
Nico Campuzano Jimenez is originally from Spain, a self-taught programmer, and a security enthusiast since he was 12. He also started playing soccer semi-professionally when he was 16 for FC Barcelona's youth teams. He came to study in the US as a student-athlete at the University of Portland to complete his Bachelor's in Computer Science and then finished his collegiate athletics eligibility at the University of Pittsburgh, finishing his Master's in Information Science and specializing in Security. He currently play for FC Cincinnati 2 in the new MLS Next Pro reserve league and spend the rest of the time doing security challenges and personal projects to keep learning.
Debbie Tsai
She/Her
Finance & Business Operations Analyst
Debbie Tsai is the Finance & Business Operations Analyst at Eventeny. During her time as a graduate student at W.P.Carey School of Business School at ASU, she studied business analytics and has a passion for business model forecasting. Her expertise includes analyzing business performance, executing the prediction, and creating custom visualizations and dashboards. In her free time, she enjoys E-sports gaming, reading, baking, and snowboarding.
Francesco DiSanto
They/Them
Quality Assurance Analyst
Francesco DiSanto is the Quality Assurance Analyst at Eventeny with 10+ years of customer facing experience. They're very passionate about understanding and meeting client needs, and always strive to make every client interaction a stellar encounter. They have always enjoyed doing any and everything creative in their spare time. They're currently working on various 3D projects using Blender and Marvelous Designer.
Spencer Ingle
He/Him
Software Sales Specialist
Spencer Ingle is a Software Sales Specialist at Eventeny based out of Charlotte. He has spent the last 5+ years in sales and event management, with a focus on growth and customer relations. Outside of work, Spencer spends most of his time golfing, hunting, fishing, or with his wife and two dogs.
Kofi Kwarteng
He/Him
Software Engineer
Kofi Kwarteng is a Software Engineer at Eventeny. His interest in programming developed during undergraduate studies through online tutorials. Since then, he has developed several projects both personally and with other engineers as well. He really enjoy seeing people he knows use his software without knowing he is the developer. When not coding, he will be watching a movie or playing a video game.
Greg Wright
He/Him
Senior Software Sales Specialist
Greg Wright is a Senior Software Sales Specialist at Eventeny based out of STL. Once upon a time he entertained the masses as an on-air radio personality but has spent the past 15 years helping companies solve their business challenges through technology solutions. He is excited to speak with those in the event space looking to make their lives easier. Outside of work, Greg enjoys family, music festivals, golf, reading, dogs, and travel.
Annie Ng
She/Her
Product Designer
Annie is a junior product designer focusing on improving user experience. She wants to integrate technology into people’s lives to serve needs and make processes more meaningful and manageable. Outside work, Annie likes to explore new food places with friends and family.
Kris Barone
He/Him
Senior Community Engagement Specialist
Kris Barone is the Senior Community Engagement Specialist here at Eventeny. Kris brings professional experience in everything from logistics, to customer service, and operations management. He also brings 10+ years of event management experience to the team, running all kinds of fandom events across the country. When not running fandom events, he is relaxing at home with his two cats, Orion and Apollo, and his dog, Persephone.
Wren Parker
He/Him
Senior Software Engineer
Wren Parker is the senior software engineer hailing from the beautiful state of West Virginia. After teaching himself to code in his dorm room, he switched his major to computer science and hasn't stopped learning since. When not at his desk he is out running, hiking, or rock climbing.
Tyler Thompson
He/Him
Senior Software Engineer
Tyler Thompson is the senior software engineer at Eventeny. Tyler has always enjoyed spending his free time building new things and experimenting with different ideas. Designing personal projects taught him the value of matching the analytical with the creative when finding new solutions to hard problems and he looks forward to applying these principles at Eventeny.
Jessica Jones
She/Her
Director, Marketing Operations
Jessica Jones is the director of marketing operations at Eventeny. She thrives on creativity and loves developing unique content that inspires and moves people. As an idea-driven individual, Jessica finds immense joy in creating unique opportunities for event organizers to feel more connected and united with Eventeny!
Bryan Bejarano
He/Him
Senior Product Designer
Bryan Bejarano is a senior product designer with a love for creating inclusive design experiences for all users. Having grown up during the app revolution of the early 2000s, he understands the evolution that web and mobile design has gone through and the economic and social impact it has had on society. In addition, he is an avid connoisseur of media; always having a recommendation for everyone regarding television shows, movies, and music.
Neil Kumar
He/Him
Director, Growth Operations
Neil Kumar is the director of growth operations at Eventeny. He graduated from Emory's Goizueta Business School with a BBA and has a passion for business development, product management, and design thinking. He is a park regular, football fanatic, and still slowly working through all the restaurants in Atlanta.
Zachery Son
He/Him
Senior Software Engineer
Zachery Son is the senior software engineer at Eventeny. During his time at Georgia Tech, he has learned programming through self-study. He has built several personal projects and is very passionate about programming.
Chang Han
He/Him
Chief Technology Officer
Chang Han is the Chief Technology Officer of Eventeny. He comes to Eventeny with 10 years of full-stack development experience with a specialization in game design and mechanics. He also has development experience with marketing automation and was previously a developer at Gamevil and Com2us before joining Eventeny.
Nausheen Punjani
She/Her
Chief Operating Officer
Nausheen Punjani is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Eventeny. After graduating from Boston University with a master's in Biostatistics, she gained 8+ years of experience in sales management and statistical analysis. She also has backend development and UI/UX experience. Prior to founding Eventeny, she worked for American Cancer Society, Piedmont Hospital, and various CDC projects.
Aly Hussaini
He/Him
Chief Executive Officer
Aly Hussaini is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eventeny. A graduate from Duke University, he has been coding since 9 years old and developed over 40 web platforms, apps, and games. He also has full-stack development experience, especially with SaaS and marketing automation. Prior to founding Eventeny, he worked with Salesforce and Capital One for 6 years.
Evee
She/Her
Official Eventeny Mascot
Evee, pronounced "eh-vie", is proud to offer guidance, support, and comedic relief whenever needed. She is frequently spotted telling jokes in our monthly newsletters, giving helpful tips in our knowledge base articles, and congratulating you on your largest milestones during your planning process with Eventeny!
Mikasa
She/Her
Chief Barketing Officer
Mikasa is the Chief Barketing Officer at Eventeny. She can occasionally be heard during her teammate's zoom calls carrying out her chief barketing duties and defending the office from squirrels! She also takes her role as the team's cutest member very seriously and is adamant about ensuring everyone in the Eventeny community has a reason to smile.
Apollo & Orion
He/Him
Emotional Support Officers
Apollo is a very playful and snuggly boy, perfectly suited for providing emotional support on tough days and reminding us to get up and move every once in a while. Orion is a very lazy boy who adores lounging around and taking naps. He's very good at reminding us that we need to take breaks and rest after a long day's work. These two can be found during meetings with Kris, and cute cat pictures are only an email away (support@eventeny.com)!
Advisors
Amy Doherty
City of Suwanee
Amy Doherty is the Event Manager for the City of Suwanee for over 13 years, overseeing 40 events a year. A graduate from University of Southern Mississippi, she has won many awards over the years and continues to grow and diversify each season. She has been a speaker for the Southeast Festivals and Events Association conference and the Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College. She has also spoken at various seminars in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky. She served on the Board of Directors of the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and as the board chair. In 2015, she earned one of her favorite titles, "survivor" as she battled and beat breast cancer!
Jeff English
Kentucky Derby Festival
Jeff English is the SVP and General Councel for the Kentucky Derby Festival. After graduating from Washburn University School of Law, Jeff worked in politics and practiced law before joining the Festival staff in 2007. He is charged with overseeing all of the Festival's legal issues and serving as its risk managment officer. He also manages the Merchandise Department and serves as the President of the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation, 501(c)3 charitable arm of KDF. He was named a member of the 2014 class of Business First's Forty Under 40 and one of the 20 People to Know during 2018 Derby season.
Christopher Stuckey
MomoCon
Christopher Stuckey is the co-chairman of a 35,000 person annual fan convention called MomoCon in Atlanta. A graduate from Georgia Tech, where MomoCon got its start, he used analytical thinking to help MomoCon become one of the fastest growing fandom events in the country. In addition to being the organizer for MomoCon, he consulted for other events ranging from 100 people to 90,000 people. Overall, he attended more than 200 fan-related events in many shapes and sizes. With a wide breadth of knowledge in fandom and event organization, he is looking to make MomoCon one of the largest events in the country.
Our values define us.
Ownership mentality.
Every team member has the power to improve our company.
Do what's right.
Doing the right thing supersedes everything. No matter the short-term cost, the long-term benefits will always outweigh them.
Long-term thinking.
Short-term gains never justify the long-term sacrifice. Always think about the future.
Build together.
We are collectively creating the product and company of our dreams.
Never give up.
Go the extra mile on pioneering and discovering exciting projects.
Be transparent.
Share information. Share responsibility. Share mistakes. Share victories.