Julia Hartz
From a development executive at MTV and FX Networks to creator of one of the world’s top ticketing and event technology platforms, Julia Hartz is a Santa Cruz-born successful female entrepreneur. Hartz started Eventbrite with her now-husband in 2006 when the company was the first major player in the country’s market. Fast forward to 2021, Eventbrite is one of the top global ticketing and event technology platforms in the world. Not only that, but the company now has a presence in 11 countries including England, Holland, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Spain, and employs more than 1,000 people—talk about taking over the world.
In addition to selling around eight million tickets per month for a wide range of events worldwide, Eventbrite organizes and promotes events. And Hartz doesn’t just sit behind a desk and enjoy her success; she happily works on empowering women and young adults to establish a career in technology—isn’t she the definition of #WomenEmpoweringWomen?
Jaclyn Johnson
Jaclyn Johnson is a successful businesswoman and an inspiration to all. The serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and angel investor is someone to look up to, and here’s why. At the age of 29, Johnson launched and sold her first company, and in the process, she realized there was a lack of conversation, resources, and events bringing millennial female entrepreneurs together. From there, Johnson moved on to establish a multi-million dollar business, Create and Cultivate.
Almost a decade later, Create and Cultivate has become a cult favorite, hosting hundreds of events and establishing a community of more than one million women. In 2020, Johnson sold a majority stake to Corridor Capital, making it her second eight-figure exit before hitting 35. Nowadays, the famous Californian is an advisor to startups, invests in women-owned businesses, and has a successful podcast hosting dozens of celebrity panelists.
To quote Jaclyn Johnson: “Behind every great woman, are great women.”