Episode 4: Ari Driessen, Co-founder & CEO, RSVpify

Episode 4: Ari Driessen, Co-founder & CEO, RSVpify

Author: Charles Laughlin October 21, 2024 Duration: 36:56

Welcome to episode four of the Craft of Conferencing Podcast. This show features in-depth conversations with thought leaders in the B2B conferencing space.

Our guest is Ari Driessen is the co-founder and CEO of RSVPify, an event tech platform that began as sometning very personal for Ari. His wedding. As Ari puts it, he likes the automate things.

This compulsion to automate meant Ari didn’t want to do paper wedding invitations. And the existing platforms out there that did automate the invitation process (e.g., The Knot, Evite, etc.) lacked features Ari considered essential. So Ari built the wedding invitation app he wanted tp build. And he and his team soon realized RSVPify was easily applicable to B2B events as well.

Tune in for a great conversation about building an event tech. And about the present and future of B2B events.

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Hosted by Charles Laughlin, The Craft of Conferencing Podcast digs into the often overlooked mechanics and strategy behind successful conferences and professional speaking. This isn't about generic public speaking tips; it's a focused exploration for those who build, market, and participate in these events as a serious part of their business or career. Each episode breaks down the elements that transform a standard meeting into a meaningful experience, covering the intersection of logistics, technology, storytelling, and audience engagement. You'll hear practical insights applicable to conference organizers, seasoned speakers looking to refine their impact, and marketers aiming to leverage events for genuine business development. The conversations go beyond the stage, considering the nuanced craft that makes a conference resonate long after it concludes. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of how we gather, share ideas, and build communities in professional spaces. Find more from this podcast and continue the discussion through the author's substack, where the dialogue extends beyond the audio. Whether you're deeply embedded in the industry or simply curious about the deliberate art behind the events you attend, this podcast offers a unique lens on a ubiquitous part of modern professional life.
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