Event 101: How to Host an Effective Virtual Event

Event 101: How to Host an Effective Virtual Event

Though social distancing has us temporarily apart, virtual events are filling an important niche for thought leadership and community building, and are now undeniably an integral component of the current and future events scene.

We’ve shared ways to build the basic infrastructure of your virtual event—from making game-time decisions about the future of your event to choosing the best platform and equipment—and are now here to share some of the nitty gritty mechanics. Here are our top tips for creating virtual environments that inspire your attendees, speakers, and partners while also meeting your own organization’s KPIs.

Celebrating 5 Years of cred, Virtually

Celebrating 5 Years of cred, Virtually

Five years is a huge milestone for many life events, and yesterday cred turned 5 years old (on 5/5/20, our golden birthday!).

Five years in and, just as our CEO Caitlin Bartley shared on our last birthday, as we grow, our why remains the same: We believe that bringing knowledgeable, passionate speakers to engaged audiences builds awareness and excitement for you and your brand.

Since 5 years is such an important milestone, we wanted to stop and reflect on some of the biggest moments and accomplishments from our first half-decade.

How cred is Staying Connected During COVID-19

How cred is Staying Connected During COVID-19

When you step inside credHQ’s open-floor office, the first things you’ll notice are the large common areas—adorned with comfy couches, standing desks, and our homey kitchen island—that might feel reminiscent of other neighboring San Francisco startups. Our team always appreciated these casual meeting areas, but over the last few weeks, they’ve taken on even greater importance.

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

Did you know investors funded $136.5 billion into venture-backed companies in the United States last year? Now venture capitalists are bracing themselves for a period of extreme transition, as the economy has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. VCs can look to conferences and virtual events to stay up-to-date on the rapidly-changing investing trends, network with other investors, and keep deal flow moving.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 in-person and virtual events helping investors stay up to speed on VC trends and connect with potential partners. We’re also sharing three honorable mentions that were canceled for COVID-19, but will be back in action in 2021.

*Note: All event dates, formats, and prices are current as of 5/1/2020.

COVID-19 and the State of Events: cred’s Resources for Speakers and Event Organizers

COVID-19 and the State of Events: cred’s Resources for Speakers and Event Organizers

Over the past month, the events industry has changed drastically: in-person events are put on hold, and events large and small are moving online. This means changes for speakers, event organizers, and event attendees.

These are uncertain times, but our team is certain of one thing: while we’re looking forward to the return of live events, this shift to digital opens up a whole new world of opportunity for online events and virtual thought leadership.

Speaking 101: How to Be Your Best Self During a Pandemic

Speaking 101: How to Be Your Best Self During a Pandemic

In her recent TED Connects discussion on “How to be your best self in times of crisis,” Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David shares how to build resilience, courage and joy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We challenge you to practice these steps as you work remotely or tackle any new projects!

Thrive by Learning to Improvise, Just Like a Jazz Pro

Thrive by Learning to Improvise, Just Like a Jazz Pro

Our webinar this week features Stephen Kohler, CEO of Audira Labs and Certified Leadership Coach. He talks about the improvisation techniques used by the jazz greats to show businesses how to unlock their value by becoming more adaptable. Listeners will learn how to build more agile and creative teams that learn to bend, but not break, with the changing needs of the day. Tune in to the full recording here!

Speaking 101: Tools and Resources to Level Up Your Podcasts and Webinars

Speaking 101: Tools and Resources to Level Up Your Podcasts and Webinars

Over the last month, we’ve seen how the coronavirus has impacted the live events industry. Now, more speakers are focused on how they can use podcasts and webinars to build their brands virtually. In order to become an effective and great virtual speaker, you’re going to need to rely on some tech. We’ve listed 10 of our favorite hardware and software investments to level up your podcast and webinar speaking game.