328: The Long Game of Event Entrepreneurship with Bob Vaez

We are delighted to welcome another icon in our industry as today's guest.

Bob Vaez, Founder and CEO of EventMobi, is a true entrepreneur, and his company is widely recognized throughout the events industry.

Stay tuned as Bob shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned building a business through multiple periods of disruption. He also offers practical advice for business owners looking to compete with larger organizations while creating meaningful experiences for customers and attendees.

Bob's Entrepreneurial Journey

After studying computer engineering, Bob spent nearly a decade in chip design, including a role at NVIDIA. Although he enjoyed the people and innovation, he wanted to build something of his own. A simple question—why conference information wasn't available on a mobile device—led him to create EventMobi. What began as a side project quickly evolved into an international business serving customers across North America and Europe.

Launching EventMobi

Bob launched EventMobi during a recession, when organizations were looking for ways to reduce costs, improve attendee experiences, create new sponsorship opportunities, and reduce waste. At the same time, mobile technology and cloud software were gaining momentum. He believes periods of disruption often create opportunities for businesses that solve real problems.

Sponsorship