Events High
Making Life Aha! The place to discover all events in a city.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Events High operated as an online platform focused on the discovery and booking of local events and activities. The company was founded by Nikesh Garera and Abhishek Kabra. Nikesh Garera, who served as CEO, holds a Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University and brought data science expertise to the venture, while Abhishek Kabra contributed business and operational experience. Garera described the entrepreneurial path as a journey with many challenges and highlighted that the idea for the startup came from spending more time with his children and realizing the need for a centralized platform for events.
The platform functioned as a two-sided marketplace, connecting event organizers with a broad consumer base. It aggregated a wide array of experiences, from workshops and concerts to professional networking events and family activities. For consumers, it offered a centralized and straightforward way to search for and book things to do in their city. For event organizers, it provided a channel to reach a wider audience and manage their listings. The business model was likely based on earning a commission from ticket sales facilitated through the platform and potentially offering premium listing services to organizers for enhanced visibility. The company gained early momentum by participating in startup competitions, which provided initial funding through prize money and resources like AWS credits.
The platform aimed to cater to a diverse clientele, with offerings for individuals, groups, and families seeking various experiences. The service's main benefit was simplifying the process of finding and accessing local activities, thereby encouraging users to explore their city's offerings. A key achievement for the company was winning the 2015 Demo Day, which provided significant early validation and exposure. The co-founders have since moved on to other roles; Nikesh Garera is currently a Principal Data Scientist at Flipkart, indicating a strategic shift away from the Events High venture.
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