Digital Event Revenue Share

Run The World is a digital conference platform that enables organizations to host virtual events, particularly targeting conferences that are being canceled due to circumstances like COVID-19. The platform aims to recreate the full conference experience online, including speakers, exhibitors, and networking.

Key Points:

  • Core Platform Features:

    • Live streaming for speakers and presentations
    • Virtual exhibitor spaces
    • Networking capabilities
    • Engineered serendipity to recreate in-person conference dynamics
  • Business Model:

    • No upfront costs
    • Takes 25% of ticket sales
    • Backed by Andreessen Horowitz
  • Target Market:

    • Traditional conferences looking to go digital
    • Organizations needing virtual event solutions
    • Current focus on converting canceled in-person events
  • Key Challenge:

    • Recreating serendipitous networking opportunities that happen naturally at physical events
  • Go-to-Market Strategy:

    • Approaching canceled conferences to host on their platform
    • Positioning as turnkey solution for virtual events
    • Timing advantage due to global shift to virtual events
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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