How to Stop the Scroll and Make Friends IRL: The Tech Founder Fighting Loneliness - Avante Price

What if a social media app could fight loneliness and help us find real connection through unforgettable experiences? Avante Price is the CEO and co-founder of Posh, an events platform that is powering the future of real-life social experiences. The company has already powered more than $200 million in ticket sales. After dropping out of NYU, Avante and his co-founder Eli set out to solve a problem that's all too familiar: feeling more isolated and disconnected than ever in an increasingly digital world. Their solution? A social media and tech platform that empowers anyone to organize and market in-person events - from intimate dinner parties to underground raves to wellness pop-ups. Most interestingly, Posh helps attendees connect with each other through these curated experiences. Avante reveals  his true motivation for building Posh what it takes to grow a venture-backed company with soul, and how fundraising really works how to create standout events that sell  how to overcome your fear and connect in-person  and how to find a genuine sense of belonging.  Follow Avante: Avante on Instagram - http://bit.ly/44lu94s Posh on Instagram - http://bit.ly/3TmRnki Posh website - posh.vip Get Alchemy Social email updates: https://sujeansong.substack.com Follow Sujean: https://www.youtube.com/@sujeansong https://linktr.ee/sujeansong  

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Immerse yourself in the magic of in-person experiences. In each podcast episode, Sujean sits down with the founders and creatives who are shaping our experiential world - from iconic restaurants and events, to immersive retail and travel. Uncover the hidden details and business insights that make an experience unforgettable. And learn about the personal setbacks and bold reinventions that have led to inspiring careers. Part travel show, part brand strategy, part blueprint for reinvention, Alchemy Social is for anyone seeking better experiences, whether on your next trip or your next life chapter.