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Marco Giberti

Founder and CEO of
Vesuvio Ventures

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Strategic thinkers, bold leaders

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Jonathan Weiner

Founder & Chairman and
CEO of HLTH

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Jay Weintraub

CEO & Founder
Connectiv Holdings

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Marco Giberti

Founder and CEO of
Vesuvio Ventures

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Greg Topalian

Founder of
OnDeck Ventures

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Douglas Emslie

Chairman Cuil Bay Capital and Raccoon Media Group

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Monique Ruff-Bell

Chief Program & Strategy
Officer, TED

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Kerry Gumas

CEO at
Metacomet LLC

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Marilú Páez

Founder and MD of
Events Venture Group

Meet the board members powering our mission

Become an EVG Member 

We’re building a powerful network of committed, qualified investors ready
to drive innovation in the event space.

To join EVG as an investor, the following requirements apply:

Eligibility: Full-time employees of publicly traded or private equity-backed event or media companies are not eligible for membership.

Accredited Investor Status: You must meet the SEC’s criteria for accredited investors.

Proven Experience: A strong track record and relevant industry expertise are essential.

Active Engagement: Membership includes access to vetted opportunities and a dynamic investor network—active participation is expected.

Collaborative Spirit: Members contribute through meetings, due diligence, and supporting the next generation of event entrepreneurs.

Want to Scale?

Before we dive in, here are a few things we’re looking for in the entrepreneurs we work with:

. U.S and Europe Based.


. Event Proven: You've run at least one event.


. Revenue: Aiming for $500K+ in annual revenue.


. Industry: Bold ideas in exciting sectors are welcome!

Disclaimer: By submitting your proposal to Events Venture Group (EVG), you acknowledge and agree to the following: EVG is a membership group that does not own or operate events or related services, nor make any investments. Submissions to EVG, which are not protected by any restrictions on confidentiality or use, will be disclosed to EVG members who are independent investors. These individuals may be engaged with similar concepts or projects, including those which may be competitive to a submission received by EVG. For transparency, our member roster is available upon request.

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