# Travis Janovich

> Travis Janovich is the founder and CEO of Etix, the Morrisville, North Carolina ticketing business he established in 2000. His career connects ticketing software, digital marketing, acquisitions, and live music ownership, including the 2015 purchase of Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival through a separate venture. He also serves on NIVA’s advisory board.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Etix
- **Organizations:** Etix, Hopscotch Presents, National Independent Venue Association
- **Education:** Economics and statistics; bachelor’s degree in economics reported in 1996, North Carolina State University
- **Known for:** Founded an international ticketing company in 2000., Built Etix to more than 50 million annual tickets across 40 countries by its 2017 investment announcement., Expanded Etix into digital marketing through the 2011 Rockhouse acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
- **2000** — Founded Etix in January.
- **2009** — Partnered with Ben Wingrove, Mark Thompson, and Pat Dickenson on the Hat Factory venue in Richmond.
- **2011** — Etix acquired Rockhouse Partners.
- **2012** — Named Joe Kustelski CEO and became chairman.
- **2015** — Returned as CEO; led a management buyout; acquired Hopscotch with partners through Hopscotch Presents.
- **2017** — Etix announced a Parthenon growth recapitalization and the ExtremeTix acquisition.
- **2019** — Etix announced acquisitions of Star Tickets and TicketForce.
- **2021** — Joined NIVA’s advisory board.
- **2026** — Listed for an Etix Blast fireside chat with chief product officer Chris Battaglino.

## Achievements

- Founded an international ticketing company in 2000.
- Built Etix to more than 50 million annual tickets across 40 countries by its 2017 investment announcement.
- Expanded Etix into digital marketing through the 2011 Rockhouse acquisition.
- Acquired Hopscotch Music Festival with partners in 2015.
- Appointed to NIVA’s advisory board in 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The published Etix Blast 2026 program listed a fireside chat with Janovich and CPO Chris Battaglino; the listing does not independently confirm attendance.
- **2026-10** — Etix’s team page lists Janovich as CEO and Founder; NIVA’s current advisory board page lists him representing Etix.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-janovich-952b972

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Last updated: 2026-10-21