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 Hosting events in the metaverse is an exciting and innovative way to engage with attendees in a virtual environment. In Venu, you aren’t trapped in a box on a screen — you can move around freely and check out company’s booths, have spontaneous conversations to network, and engage with speakers and panelists. Here are a few tips to host a great event in the metaverse!
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Hey everyone! We are excited to announce that Venu is launching its community round, where anyone can invest in the company starting at only $100 for equity. This round is open to the entire community and you don't have to be an accredited investor to participate. Simply head over to Wefunder and invest in Venu today! But why are we doing a community round? At Venu, we believe in the power of community. Our platform is all about bringing event organizers and their communities together in the metaverse. We listen to our community and take their feedback, host events for them, help them connect and form business partnerships, and even bring members of our community on board as stakeholders. The community is what drives Venu, and we want to bring them into everything we do. So, what is Venu all about? We are a virtual events platform that helps event organizers bring their communities together in the metaverse. Our goal is to provide unforgettable experiences and blow your attendees' minds. We are backed by top-tier investors including Y Combinator, Harvard, Black Mountain Ventures, Goodwater Capital, and Gaingels.  But don't just take our word for it - we have already delivered 100+ conferences in Venu, and our customers have had nothing but great things to say.  But what sets Venu apart from the competition? For one, we are the only metaverse that successfully solves business problems. Our metaverse event production service is led by industry experts and every platform feature is designed to generate sales and revenue for our customers. We also have telemetry data on user behavior, buying intent, and sales matchmaking, allowing us to offer a truly unparalleled experience. And the market speaks for itself. The global virtual events market is projected to reach $505B by 2028, and Venu is positioning itself to capture just 0.1% of that market, which would make us a $1B company with $100M in annual recurring revenue. But let's not forget about the team behind Venu. Our founders - Jeremy Lam, Patrick Nguyen, Justin Chen, and Fanny Chen - have a diverse background in VR game development and event organizing. They have developed multiplayer social team building VR arcade games, run a VR arcade location, hosted the annual VR Arcade conference with Microsoft, Samsung, and AMD, and developed VR games and enterprise applications for clients. They have combined their expertise to create Venu, the world's number 1 metaverse business conference experience. But enough about us - let's talk about you! As a member of the Venu community, you have the opportunity to not only be a part of our journey, but also to benefit from it. By investing in Venu, you can not only own a piece of the company, but you can also take advantage of our unique perks. Your Perks
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So, what are you waiting for? Head over to Wefunder and invest in Venu today! With a minimum investment of only $100, you can be a part of the Venu community and own a piece of the company. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the future of virtual events. We can't wait to have you on board as we continue to grow and succeed together. Sincerely, The Venu Team
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The MetaReality Conference was a highly anticipated virtual event that brought together tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the world. Held in the virtual reality platform Venu, attendees were able to come together in a seamless and immersive way in the metaverse. If you're an event organizer, you've got to check out Venu – it's the virtual events platform of choice for creating immersive and engaging experiences for attendees. One of the highlights of the virtual conference was the keynote presentation by Jeremy Lam, a well-known tech industry thought leader. His hologram keynote blew attendees' minds and offered a truly futuristic experience. In addition to the keynote, the virtual conference featured 30-second lightning round presentations where startups took turns going up on stage and presenting their ideas to the audience. These pitches were a great opportunity for startups to get in front of potential customers, investors, and corporate partners. The MetaReality Conference also included a series of XR panels, with discussions on different aspects of XR technology, including an XR content panel, an XR tech panel, and a panel discussing the digital transformation of the workplace. These panels brought together experts from across the industry to share their insights on the latest developments and best practices in the field. Another popular feature of the conference was the web3 crypto panel, which explored the exciting world of web3, crypto, and security. This panel offered insights on how to protect users from fraud when investing in crypto and how to help them earn more money when they invest in it. Overall, the MetaReality Conference was a huge success as a virtual event, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear the latest news from tech leaders, meet face to face with industry experts, and pitch to customers and investors. It was a truly unique virtual conference that showcased the potential of the metaverse and the exciting opportunities it offers for the tech industry. Attendees were able to walk around as avatars in a 3D expo hall and talk to each other as if they were really there, making for a life-like and exciting experience. It was so much fun and it really felt like the future. If you're interested in virtual events and want to experience the power of the metaverse, the MetaReality Conference is a must-attend virtual expo.
If you or someone you know want to blow your attendees' minds, reach out to Venu's virtual event experts to start hosting your own metaverse event experience today!
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The 3rd biannual Y Combinator (YC) Startup Demo Day was held on September 8th, 2022 in the Venu metaverse, in conjunction with Y Combinator's in-person Demo Day in Mountain View, California. Powered by Venu, this virtual event platform provided a unique and immersive experience for founders, investors, and tech giants to connect and collaborate. For those unfamiliar with YC, it is a startup accelerator that helps founders turn their ideas into companies. Its Demo Day is a biannual event where founders pitch and demo their products in front of a room full of YC's top tier investors. This year, Demo Day in the metaverse was especially exciting as it provided founders with the opportunity to connect with A-grade investors and build corporate partnerships, all while meeting their next customers and partners. The event featured startup lightning round pitches, networking sessions, an expo, and exhibitors showcasing their products. Among the attendees were Venu, the host of the conference, and Demigos, a keynote speaker and sponsor. Demigos is a custom software development solutions provider for startups and companies based in Ukraine. They offer a range of services including custom software development, MVP development, and IT consulting. Angel and VC investors in attendance included SamsungNext, Gaingels, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Goodwater Capital, Cointelligence Fund, Halo Labs, and Venture Garage. These investors were able to connect with founders using Venu's matchmaking algorithm and participate in networking sessions to explore potential investment opportunities. In addition to traditional VCs, the event also featured equity crowdfunding platforms such as Start Engine and Wefunder, which provide an alternative method of fundraising for startups. With the current global economic downturn and many VCs pulling back on funding, these platforms are becoming increasingly popular for founders looking to raise capital. Tech giants like Meta and Samsung were also in attendance, highlighting the importance for big companies to keep their finger on the pulse and the great opportunity for startups to network and build partnerships. YC founders in attendance included Venu, Hyperbeam, Expent, Cloudthread, Interlock, Safebeat RX, simplifyd, withfriends, fini, Atlas, apptr, Vimmerse, and Molecular Reality. These founders were able to showcase their products and pitch to potential investors, customers, and partners. The experience of attending Demo Day in the metaverse was truly exciting, as it brought together YC founders and investors from all around the world. Attendees didn't have to worry about the costs and logistics of travel, especially during the ongoing pandemic, and were able to connect, network, and pitch their companies with a single click of a link.
The significance of this event being held in the Venu metaverse cannot be overstated. The virtual event platform provided attendees with the opportunity to save time and money on travel, while also offering a more efficient matchmaking networking experience. The system was able to match attendees with their potential investors, customers, and partners based on their company one-liner, ensuring that everyone was able to make the most out of their time at the event. But the benefits of attending Demo Day in the metaverse extended far beyond cost and efficiency. The immersion and freedom to walk around and talk to people, listen in on conversations, and have spontaneous conversations made the experience feel much more lifelike than traditional 2D video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Hopin. Attendees were able to give and see live demos at expo booths, walk around and explore the expo, and leave with scheduled calls and investor and sales leads. As the world begins to emerge from the pandemic, it is clear that the metaverse is going to play a major role in the future of events and conferences. The ability to host hybrid events, combining both in-person and virtual components, will allow attendees to enjoy the best of both worlds – access and experience. The Venu metaverse provides a truly unique and exciting platform for event organizers to host their events, and the Y Combinator Startup Demo Day is just one example of the power and potential of virtual reality events. If you or someone you know wants to blow your attendees' minds with a metaverse event experience, reach out to the Venu team and start hosting your own metaverse event today! Whether you're an event organizer, founder, investor, or tech giant, the Venu metaverse is the virtual events platform of choice for creating immersive and engaging experiences for attendees. Don't miss out on the future of events – join the metaverse today.
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 Venu is excited to partner with Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women to host their Adventures Live! 2021 - Sex, Power, and Magic VR event on our virtual reality platform. This 3D virtual experience will provide a customized alternative to 2D virtual conferences for the Adventures Live attendees; event-goers will be treated to a magical, immersive, female-focused experience exploring the magic of a sexual and sensual exchange. Keep reading to learn more about the VR wonderland. Welcome to the Transformation Cosmos Power is Energy. Energy is constant Motion. Motion is Vibration. Vibration is Evolution. Evolution is Transformation. On Saturday, November 6, The Adventures Live! Festival 2021 launches an exploration into the intersections of sex, power, and magic. Focusing on the black woman’s sexual experiences, Adventures Live! believes that sexual and sensual exchange is a vital dynamic aspect of human interaction. Through engaging speakers, vendors, and visual, digital art exhibits, you’ll be able to explore your inherent sexual power and partake in a communal embracing of our power to evolve. Adventures Live! hosts many black women’s empowerment events and LGBTQ events that celebrate the sensual, sexual, and spiritual sense experience. Click here to learn more about the event and register to reserve your spot for this free virtual event on EventBrite. Panel Topics Include:
Benefits of Virtual Reality Conferences
Virtual reality events are changing the way people connect virtually. Most video conference software does not encourage attendance or networking, but virtual reality has become an alternative option that simulates an actual event. With our easy-to-use interface, customizable avatars, and cost-saving venue tailoring, hosting an immersive VR experience has never been easier. Learn More About Venu3D At Venu3D, we’ve developed our VR event platform with event organizers in mind to create the best possible experience for your conference attendees. If you are interested in streamlining the planning process of your next big event using our virtual reality walking platform, our team is happy to work with you to achieve the event of your dreams. Check out our informational video below and contact us if you’re thinking about taking your next event virtual! Please check out our Venu Demo
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Jeremy Lam @venu_3d  In-person conferences are exciting because people get to walk around and have spontaneous conversations with like-minded strangers. Why should virtual conferences be any different? Venu is a Silicon Valley startup aiming to be the virtual venue where event organizers host 3D virtual conferences, trade shows, and expos. Venu is a virtual reality conference platform accessible on your Windows or Mac computer or virtual reality headset. You can book a demo to host your event today. The kind of experience you can create on Venu:
Venu has been a venue for various industries; tech with Microsoft; healthcare with Global Pandemic Coalition; gaming with Global Game Jam; environmental with Earth Day Summit.
Pioneers in virtual reality technology, the team started building Venu late 2019 to solve its own problem to host conferences with shorter lead time, more tickets sold, higher quality content, and lower cost than in-person conferences. When Covid-19 became a global pandemic, Venu became the clear choice for creating true to life experiences compared to hosting a conference on traditional video call software. The Bay Area-based team is comprised of five co-founders with five years’ experience hosting conferences and developing social multiplayer enterprise VR applications and games. Venu became a Y Combinator company Winter 2021. |
