Vivian Chaves

Vivian is a dedicated community builder and event professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Head of Community at Initialized Capital. Her expertise lies in connecting founders, fostering powerful ecosystems for startups, and leading community initiatives through strategic planning and event creation. She previously spent nearly a decade at Eventbrite, where she progressed through various roles in community, marketing, M&A integrations, and customer experience, demonstrating her versatility and leadership in the event industry. initialized+3

Vivian possesses deep empathy for event creators and a strong understanding of the challenges they face, stemming from her extensive personal experience producing events. She advocates for intentional gathering and leveraging interactive elements to create meaningful experiences, especially highlighting her adaptability in guiding the industry's pivot to successful online events during the pandemic. medium

Vivian's career trajectory showcases a blend of creative passion and strategic professional development. Starting with a background in theatre and a love for performance, she successfully integrated her interest in events into a strategic career path, demonstrating her ability to bring an artistic and immersive mindset to business operations and community development within the tech sector. medium