# Julia Hartz

> Julia Hartz co-founded Eventbrite with Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage in 2006 after a career in television development. She served as president for a decade, became CEO in April 2016 and led the company through its September 2018 IPO. Her tenure ended following the completed Bending Spoons acquisition in March 2026. She also serves on the board of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

- **Role:** Co-founder of Eventbrite; board director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- **Organizations:** Eventbrite, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, The Aspen Institute, MTV Networks, FX Networks
- **From:** San Jose, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, Pepperdine University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Eventbrite in 2006 and served as president until April 2016., Led Eventbrite as CEO from April 2016 through its 2026 acquisition transition., Led Eventbrite’s September 2018 initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

## Career timeline

- **2001** — Graduates from Pepperdine University.
- **2001-2005** — Works in television series development at MTV Networks and FX Networks.
- **2006** — Co-founds Eventbrite with Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage; becomes president.
- **2016** — Appointed CEO and director on April 21.
- **2017** — Appointed to the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts board on May 2, representing Cascade Investment.
- **2018** — Named a Henry Crown Fellow; leads Eventbrite through its September 20 NYSE debut.
- **2024** — Becomes chair of Eventbrite’s board in June.
- **2025** — Eventbrite announces its approximately $500 million acquisition agreement with Bending Spoons on December 2.
- **2026** — Acquisition closes March 10; Hartz subsequently departs as CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Eventbrite in 2006 and served as president until April 2016.
- Led Eventbrite as CEO from April 2016 through its 2026 acquisition transition.
- Led Eventbrite’s September 2018 initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Appointed to the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts board in 2017.
- Selected as a 2018 Henry Crown Fellow.
- Recognized by Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs lists, and Inc.’s Female Founders 100.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Appeared on TechCrunch’s Build Mode as Eventbrite’s former CEO, reflecting on leadership, fundraising and the decision to take the company private.
- **2026-03** — Bending Spoons completed its Eventbrite acquisition on March 10. Hartz announced her departure following the transaction.
- **2026-01** — Published a LinkedIn article about 15Utah and its role in Bay Area nightlife.
- **2025-12** — Eventbrite announced an all-cash sale agreement with Bending Spoons valued at approximately $500 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliahartz
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/juliahartz
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliahartz/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23