Mark Anderson
Emerging startups are transforming all sectors of the economy with innovative ideas and solutions that harness the power of new technology. In this article, we focus on the dynamic startup sector in York, specifically in the events industry. The year 2020 was a significant year for startup inception, despite the difficult global economic environment presented by Covid-19. Startups founded in 2020 or later, have had to exercise resilience, adaptability, and inventiveness in the face of a rapidly changing landscape within the events industry. We will be highlighting several startups that have made remarkable strides within a short period.
These startup companies, with their headquarters located in York, are disrupting the events industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology, distinctive business models, and animal instincts. They offer exciting prospects for the future of events, with services ranging from event management, digital entertainment, fintech platforms for event payments, immersive entertainment phenomena, mobile apps for tracking social events among others. Let’s delve into their stories.
Please note: For startups whose founders’ names or certain other details were not publicly disclosed, blank spaces refer to these unreported details.
Partiful
Partiful is a trailblazer in the intersection of events, social media and social networks. Operating out of Brooklyn, New York, Partiful is a brainchild of Joy Tao and Shreya M. To know more about them follow the links to their @partiful twitter account, facebook page and linkedin company page.
Maroo
Founded by Alexey Nikityuk and Anja Winikka, Maroo is a fintech platform offering convenient payment solutions for the wedding and events industry. The company headquarters are located in New York, New York, United States. Follow Maroo’s journey on their @MarooWedding twitter page, facebook page, and linkedin page.
Festival Advisor
Festival Advisor is a rising star in the Digital Media, Events and Music scene. Led by founder Michael Julian Kovadlo, the business operates from Brooklyn, New York.
Virtual Tables
Virtual Tables provides bespoke customization for events with a focus on white glove event support for teams and brands. This startup, established in 2020, operates from New York, New York. Keep in touch with them on their linkedin company page.
Department Studios
Establishing their credentials in Digital Entertainment, Event Management and Performing Arts, Department Studios is a trailblazer in their domain. Co-founded by Hamish Jenkinson, Jessica Middleton, Jonny Grant and Kevin Ryan, this New York-based startup is committed to offering global immersive entertainment phenomena. Catch their updates on their @deptstudios twitter account and linkedin company page.
Beacon
Beacon, a mobile application that allows users to track upcoming social events, is contributing towards revolutionizing the events industry. The company was founded by Javier Correa, and is headquartered in New York. Stay updated about their progress through their @sendbeacon twitter account and linkedin company page.
Served Up
Served Up is an entertainment company based in Brooklyn, New York that brings events, art and communities together. Keep in touch with their work through their facebook page and linkedin company page.
The New York City Urban Debate League
With its headquarters in New York, The New York City Urban Debate League melds education and events in their work. Catch up on their latest at their @nycdebateleague twitter account, facebook page and linkedin company page.
Concord Theatricals
Concord Theatricals offers a dynamic platform in media and entertainment, music and performing arts. Keeping up with their work on their @ConcordShows twitter page and facebook page.
Humbler.co
Humbler.co is reinventing e-commerce, event management, and ticketing with their solutions. It was founded by Adam Ignotofsky and is located in New York, New York.
Follow their journey on their facebook page and linkedin company page.
ESP Creative
ESP Creative brings a fresh perspective to the event management, lighting and brand marketing industry. This New York-based startup can be followed via its facebook page and linkedin company page.
In conclusion, each company mentioned above has shown exceptional tenacity and innovation. Follow these startups as they continue to redefine the events industry landscape by placing their customers at the heart of their innovations.
