About HopinWe’ve attended virtual events for years in the past and, like many of you, we didn’t have a great experience.There has been something missing from virtual events. They just didn’t feel like the real thing. This is the problem we sought to solve.What made Hopin unique was it enabled meaningful interactions and networking between people online, just like at an in-person event. We chose to focus on engagement more than content — we wanted people to not just watch but be the experience themselves.HopinHPN_c2811e76-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea00Disabled PeopleOver 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability, according to Worldbank.org. That’s over one billion people who face barriers to attend an event. But it’s not just people who experience disabilities:ParentsIt’s parents who can’t leave their children at home to make it to an event.StudentsIt’s students who can’t afford a ticket.ProfessionalsIt’s busy professionals who can’t get away from work.All PeopleEvents help take away the pain of loneliness for some people—the capable people who can afford it—but not for all people.Event OrganizersFor organizers, we developed tools for building these highly interactive online experiences. Hopin is a customizable venue that organizers can make their own. It’s:* Flexible.* Modular.* Scalable to fit all kinds of events.Hopin InvestorsWe’re lucky to be joined on this journey by some of the best investors in the game.NORTHZONESeedcampslackAccelSalesforceIVPLess loneliness ... more gathering, interacting and growing_c281202e-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea00To empower people to gather together in a way that is sustainable and accessible to everyone_c281211e-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea00Environmental ProtectionEvents affect the environment -- Events are significant contributors to CO2 emissions, pollution, and wasted food and water...The transportation sector generates the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions (29%). Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation primarily come from burning fossil fuel for our cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes. Over 90 percent of the fuel used for transportation is petroleum-based, which includes primarily gasoline and diesel. (Source: EPA)The problems don’t stop there. Crowd movement and control, noise pollution, access, and parking and litter also have negative impacts on the local environment.Events are wonderful, but they come with a cost to our planet. But that’s not all.RelationshipsBarriers make events difficult to access -- Loneliness is allegedly more dangerous to people than smoking or obesity.Psychologists have found that our identities crumble and the will to live wanes in the absence of meaningful relationships or a sense of personal contribution.We need relationships.Meetups, festivals, conferences—any events that bring people together—help connect, grow, and develop relationships. We meet new friends, find new opportunities, and cultivate lasting memories.But not everyone can make it out to an event.InteractionNetworkingEngagementExperienceEventsCreate live online events that are interactive and personal_c2812254-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea00VideoEnable one-on-one video networking_c2812344-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea001Connections & Follow-UpEnable participants to “connect” and exchange virtual business cards for follow-up_c2812416-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea002Groups & BreakoutsEnable breakout sessions and participation in groups_c28124fc-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea003KeynotesEnable viewing of keynote presentations_c28126aa-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea004ChatsEnable participants to exchange chat messages_c2812790-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea005PollingEnable participants to fill out polls_c2812880-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea006ExposSupport interactive expo areas_c281295c-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea007BackstageProvide a virtual backstage_c2812a38-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea008There’s also a private virtual backstage for your speakers and branding placements for your sponsors.SpeakersEnable speakers to communicate privately_c2812b28-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea008.1SpeakersBrandingSupport branding placements for event sponsors_c2812c18-25ce-11eb-a503-4a842c83ea008.2Event Sponsors2020-11-13https://hopin.com/missionOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net