Shownotes Transcript
From the “PAFACAA” bill to the next front of the youth loneliness epidemic, the gang and a special guest digest the tech news of the moment.
Takeaways
Eventbrite has the potential to offer features that help users find events to meet like-minded people.
Innovative event ideas, such as marking attendees' availability, can enhance the event experience.
Digital communities have faced challenges in the events space, with limited success on platforms like Facebook and Reddit.
The quality and curation of events play a crucial role in attracting attendees.
The impact of VR and AR on events is an area of interest and exploration.
Virtual events saw a significant rise during the pandemic but have declined since then.
The creator economy is a growing field with exciting opportunities for events and experiences.
Chapters
00:00:00 Doing It Live vs. Prep00:00:30 Introducing Julia Hartz of Eventbrite00:00:53 The Quirks of Zoom Interactions00:01:12 The Heart Emoji Conundrum00:01:27 Filling in for Brit00:02:09 Discussing Brit's Iconic Glasses00:02:42 Tech Headlines Preview00:03:04 Julia Hartz in the Hot Seat00:03:28 TikTok Ban Discussion Begins00:04:31 Potential Global Impact of TikTok Ban00:05:43 Process of Banning TikTok in the U.S.00:06:39 The PUFACA Bill and TikTok00:07:30 Jokes About the TikTok Bill Acronym00:08:04 Custom Merchandise Ideas for PUFACA00:08:34 Political Branding and TikTok00:09:09 AOC's Vote Against TikTok Ban00:09:33 Challenge of Explaining TikTok Ban to Public00:10:13 Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Youth00:10:56 Shift in Chinese Government's Tech Strategy00:11:19 Political Risks of TikTok Ban Before Elections00:12:48 Possibility of TikTok Divestiture00:13:04 Dating Scene and Event Trends00:13:25 Resurgence of Live Experiences00:14:21 Role of Eventbrite in the Event Ecosystem00:15:40 Impact of COVID on Event Trends00:16:24 Rise of Niche Events00:17:56 Loneliness Epidemic and Finding Meaning00:19:21 Future of Event Discovery and Participation00:20:02 Role of Smartphones in Social Regression00:21:13 Importance of Reparenting Ourselves on Smartphone Use00:22:40 Resurgence of Live Events Post-COVID00:23:44 Trend of Silent Book Clubs00:24:39 Shift from Dating Apps to Real-Life Connections00:25:22 Business of Event Ticketing and Discovery00:26:18 Role of Facebook in Event Distribution00:27:21 Challenge of Event Discovery Online00:28:04 Importance of Highly Curated Events00:29:10 Niche as the New Mass in Event Trends00:30:21 Future of Eventbrite and Event Curation