Thought Talk

My guest today is Plamen Russev, Founder of Webit, author of Power to the People — the New Marketing and the man who successfully rebranded a whole city — not a small feat in any capacity.   I’ve had the privilege to be both a panelist and a moderator at Webit’s events and I am always quite impressed by the quality and level of the people that agree to participate.   I’m very excited to finally have a chance to talk to Dr. Russev about how he came to be so well connected, what it took to shift a 20K attendee event to virtual in a matter of days, what it really takes to run successful events as well as the need to be more responsible to ensure a sustainable future for humanity. Tips   Having a strong team can make or break a launch — keep the right people around you and rely on their expertise.   Community, team, and platform are the three most important aspects of a successful virtual event.   Growing a network is hard work — Giving back, forgetting your ego, and trying to make a difference play a larg