935: Revolutionizing EVENT ENGAGEMENT (for brands and fans!) with no-code solutions w/ Christina Ness & Justin Chu

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Ever missed out on a major event just because you didn't know it was happening? Christina Ness and Justin Chu turned that frustration into innovation. Christina's incredible journey from Target's headquarters to the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, working with big names like Simon Fuller and Adam Sandler's company, set the stage for an unexpected pivot upon meeting her co-founder Justin, whose personal error led him to an idea for a blossoming tech company. Hear how their paths crossed at Activision Blizzard, leading to the creation of Evenigo, a game-changing platform for event enthusiasts. Christina and Justin's story is a testament to seizing opportunities and making waves in the tech world.Imagine missing out on Beyonce tickets and deciding to build an app to ensure it never happens again. That's Justin's story, and it became the cornerstone for Evenigo. When a major restructuring left both Christina and Justin jobless, they turned a setback into a launchpad for their startup. Their complementary skills and shared vision birthed a platform designed to revolutionize how we keep track of events and connect with our favorite brands and artists. Listen in as they recount their journey from corporate stability to the thrilling, unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.Building an app without a coding background? Christina and Justin did it using no-code platforms like Figma, Wix, Adalo, and Bubble. They share how they navigated the technical challenges and leveraged resources like YouTube and Udemy to bring Evenigo to life. Their dynamic partnership, based on mutual respect and effective communication, has been pivotal in overcoming obstacles and embracing the entrepreneurial grind. From expense reports to legal matters, they keep it real about the less glamorous side of running a startup. Tune in for their invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and learn how staying authentic and hungry for knowledge can lead to success. Don't forget to join their journey by downloading Evenigo from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.ABOUT CHRISTINA & JUSTINChristina Ness and Justin Chu are the co-founders of Evenigo, a platform that allows fans of brands, artists or influencers to subscribe to their external calendars so that they don't miss out on their favorite promos, drops or ticket on-sale events. The pair met while working together at Activision Blizzard, and after missing out on an important ticket presale due to manual error, decided to start their own company.LINKS & RESOURCESVisit Evenigo’s WebsiteFollow Evenigo on InstagramFind Evenigo on TikTokConnect with Christina on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedIn

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