Insights
Insights for event founders and professionals who want to launch, scale or sell event businesses. Learn best practice across the full lifecycle — from validating a concept and building your first edition to raising capital and preparing for exit — plus practical advice from senior leaders across the global events industry.
Launch. Scale. Exit: Getting the ‘Tonne of Bricks off Your Shoulders’ with Toby Walters
In this blog, we sat down with Toby Walters to talk inspiration, juggling commitments, and what expedited the exit process for Elite.
How Can Technology Help Build an Events Business? An Interview with Marco Giberti
The events industry is often associated with logistics, from venues and stages to registration systems and apps. But the most successful event founders recognise that an event alone isn’t enough, they must build a community around it. Technology can help with this when used appropriately. We discuss how with industry veteran Marco Giberti.
How to Build a Business for Exit: A Practical Guide for Founders
Learn how to build an exit-ready business with strong systems, financial discipline, and leadership depth. A practical guide to creating long-term value buyers recognise.
How to Scale Your Events Business: A Founder’s Practical Guide
Learn how to scale your events business with the right strategy, financial foundations, and systems. A practical guide for founders to grow sustainably and avoid common pitfalls.
Funding an Events Startup: A Practical Guide for Founders
In this guide, we explore how venture capital works, how event founders can use it to scale faster and how Manta Media Capital stands out.
