Can we talk Art Basel for a second? We’re observing a lower interest in this conference this year and more traction towards overseas conferences- in particular for Dev Connect in Argentina and Solana Break Point in Abu Dhabi
Are you noticing this shift?
Events are about to change in crypto. Over the next year, we’ll see:
1. More private curated dinners with 35 or less guests
2. Bottle service / club events are dead and extremely overplayed and over priced
3. Personalized guest experiences- Think sporting events, interactive group activities, and hyper curated / thoughtful personal touches related to the city they’re being held in
I have a bigger client offering last minute sponsorship + branding opportunities for Token 2049. Extremely high reach/impact, unique event and placements, with curated irl networking- I'm kind of excited about this one, not going to lie
DM me if you wanna chat 👀
Here is an incomplete list of the teams that have representatives confirmed to attend @SolSummerSeries :
MoonPay
The Arena
Solflare
Binance
Matrica
Rove
Marinade Finance
Entropy
Trojan
Pumpfun
Heale Network
ACTLabs
Lux
Kuru Exchange
DAOSfun
Alldomains
Photon
Star Atlas
GMGN
Rythmn
Folks Finance
Cudis
Dare Market
DeBands
Gath3r
Saga Mobile DAO
Altrix Ventures
Steak. net
Donate. gg
MOG
Biptap
VampFun
Retardio
Retrace Protocol
Jupiter
Elmnts
MoustacheDAO
SolStrat
Slingshot
Skyrise Labs
Shibwomen
Play Solana
Gaming on Solana
BoDoggos
Magic Eden
Quai Network
Melee Markets
Ablexyz
There’s still time to apply. But there’s only a few spots left.
I love seeing people shifting away from renting clubs for event venues and focusing on real connection. Make your brand events feel more personal and interactive- let the club vibe die please
We’re exploring a paid, VIP concierge service for events:
You share your personal goals → we hand curate and match the best events for you → we handle signups and itineraries → you show up
No stress, missed opportunities, or spreadsheet fatigue
Would this be valuable to you?
Today and tomorrow are going to be wild! tons of my clients have their parties today and our big closing event is tomorrow 5-10pm
Our event is free at one of the trendiest chill venues in east Austin- this event is curated to facilitate meaningful conversations with high value guests from various industries. (Banking, VC, CPG, blockchain, film, gaming, defi, media & entertainment industry...) We have well known local bands/DJs and local craft cocktail and restaurant purveyors. The venue is too perfect and the proper Austin vibes- I'm so proud of this you guys
Everyone is welcome when doors open at 5pm, but we have a separate VIP area for a 2 hour curated networking activation 5-7pm. You're able to apply on the rsvp link to participate. I take pride connecting good people to other good people in the space and establishing long term relationships
I don't care about your follower count or social presence. I care about what you bring to the table, who you are as a person, and how you add and receive value with the other great people in the room- this isn't a one way street. It's about mutual growth, network sharing, and truly connecting for the long term
Thank you to those who have seen me talk about this event for the past few months and truly support what I do in the space in terms of satellite events and connecting you all- especially in my home town of Austin. Those that know, really know what goes on BTS and I appreciate you all so much. I can't wait to host you all and make the experience fun 🤠
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Wow, what a week- where do I even begin? 2 months ago I got the call to coordinate my second @RugRadio event and be apart of this 4 day, 9 event, 40k sqft property for an art basel dream idea. As an agnostic community event coordinator, I've worked with many of you, but this team will always have special place in my heart. Their team is next level and continues to impress me with each project they touch
For those who don't do events, you probably don't realize the amount of effort, the stress involved, and the organizational skills it takes to manage an event of this size- each person on the team pulled out all the stops to execute this vision and once again became front page news for being a top 3 event at a conference. I couldn't be more happy for them and for their announcement
I want to take a minute to thank some people that need their flowers for making this idea come to fruition
Starting with their Founder, @farokh. I've watched him from the CH days and what he's built between now and then as a founder and active community member is next level- few can hold a candle to him. I'm beyond proud of how far he's come and how hard he works to curate his vision. You guys honestly have no idea his level of grind and what it fully takes to be in his shoes and do what he does- we see you king, and love @vrozenwald and your mom so much (she is a straight G and best dressed!)
@Loxley_eth where do I start- there will be history books written about this CEO with his invaluable business acumen, and his brilliant brain for his many contributions to this space. He is genuinely one of the kindest, smartest, most down to earth humans I know. The respect and admiration I hold for him (and his wife @Kam_Kay14) is never ending
Both of these men need more hype and credit because you all have no idea what's about to come next year for them individually and for Rug as a whole-you both deserve all the phenomenal things coming your way
Their new VP of Ops, @qbuttonphd gives the boys on the blockchain a run for their money. Smart, funny, and beautiful- she's a total package and is the perfect fit for the role. You've set the bar high for other women to follow in your footsteps and are a role model for the space overall. I can't wait to see where you take the company
Their EA/OA @evknows was the glue this week filling every role imaginable and a master of choreography. Give her flowers for finding the property and being an absolute badass in every single dept/area of the execution of their event
The boys @berndawgler@gldncrypt0@nftbutton@rektgriffin@HelloBenWhite@TheSimms@gmaniac helped out so much staging and maintaining the house and bringing the positive vibes and laughs. I adore them and all their help this week. Simms really brought the heat with the podcast room set up- can't wait to see all the content he grabbed
We have @inNFTland and @Livwallner with their partnerships locking down the biggest collabs in the space- this was only the beginning. Wait until you see what they have coming next year. And all the beautiful graphics and rebranding you saw around the house was all from @JennKempin
To the creators @mikadontlouz@notthreadguy@leap_xyz I am beyond proud of all your drive, dedication, and literal blood, sweat, and tears this week- I don't think people online realize what it takes mentally and socially to be a creator. Seeing it first hand all week has left me so impressed with you three I can't even find the words. From filming, editing, brainstorming, podcasting, spaces, and mingling for endless hours- you guys killed it! Can't wait to watch you all grow and where you take your careers- young hollywood in the making
Thank you @bankkroll_eth for reconnecting me with @kylmnsn from our Alien Frens days. You were the star of the show this week with the photography and videography- you're and absolute powerhouse and gem of a human! I am so so proud of you
@pixelizeog from @tokenproof you're a straight g and helped run a smooth door experience and made my web 2 staff comfortable and the experience seamless
To @JamiesonHill and @dazed_crypto You guys came through with the music sponsorship for multiple days and really brought the vibes. You helped more than you know and for both being a huge support system for me personally. I love you both endlessly
To my other personal close friends @wallet_guard@0xOhm_eth@mikashi@TheMindofMar @aubtoshiOTG @cheffo_nft@Carefreebear1@DrewBarman for your sponsorship contributions and your time and trusting their vision to highlight your brands and collabing with them. You made the week so fun and I appreciate you all so much. And @Buckets_NFT for being the goat and a real one per usual on multiple fronts this week
And @phomo_eth for pulling up with his boat and parking it all week to capture the ocean vibe for the team during their down time. Also @coryvanlew for the chill sound bath vibes- it was a huge hit!
To @dongleehan for killing the digital gallery, all the talented artists, sponsors, brand partners, builders (wayyy too many to tag but I see you all) they appreciate you, and can't thank you enough for trusting Rug with your art, your brands, and showcasing you all in the best ways possible
To my high level security team (who is web 1 AF and will never see this) who was so GD incredible and impressive I would trust them with my life and had the absolute best time with them. I cannot stop saying enough great things about them
To my front of house staff, our catering team, chefs, the bartenders, servers, the production team (indoor & outdoor) the property manager assistants, drivers/loading teams, and our cleaning ladies- a million thanks for keeping us on track with the hundreds of people we had in and out of our house. You were the life blood and wouldn't have an event without any of you
To my F & B business partner with @gath3r_, @RobertVChambers (he's web 2 AF) who's culinary talent/education from CIA, a level 2 Sommelier, and former Executive F & B Director of the Proper, Shutters on the Beach, and the Four Seasons- I can't thank you enough for hopping into this crazy web 3 journey with me and for all that you do. You are beyond invaluable in every possible way
AND FINALLY if you even made it this far- to every single guest that came through and believed in the vision of this company and showed up for them this week. It's made them incredibly happy you believe in them and trust them to really show up for you and the space. You all witnessed the start of their next chapter in media (peep the pool video)
I also have to apologize if I didn't get to chat with many of you, or if I was short with some of you- I was running around amongst the chaos and feel terrible if you saw that stressed or unflattering side of me in any moment. But, with my passion for perfection and the many fucks I give to execute at a high level of curation, I'm sure a few of you caught a very different side of me during the hustle. If so, please reach out to me to chat- I wanna make it right and take accountability
Love and appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart. All of the texts, dms, and shout outs are so kind and appreciated more than you know- going to nurse this cold and body aches and get some much needed rest ❤️
gm! Starting Monday, @pyra_m1d and I will be hosting an Art Basel event alpha space at 8pm EST. If you're hosting an event- come share and promote, if you're attending- come listen to what's going on for the week
Each week we'll drop more info about the events we're personally involved with, raffling off tickets, and other insider info to maximize your Web3 Art Basel experience