This London Community Curator Vibe Coded PLACE, an Eventbrite for the Culture | Hannah Makonnen

Meet Hannah Makonnen, founder of Place, an event discovery and ticketing platform. In this episode, Hannah shares her journey from journalism to tech entrepreneur, emphasising the importance of creating spaces for communities and culture. She discusses the complexities of building a tech platform, the need for self-belief and the significance of listening to user feedback. Discover insights on leveraging AI, managing a business and finding inspiration through diverse content. Tune in for a deep dive into London’s vibrant event scene and practical business tips.---Steal Hannah’s “stack” of recommendations (along with all guests) in the Coffee & Oysters Guide.Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-makonnen/Place Website: https://www.placeltd.co.uk/---00:00 Introduction 04:54 Meet Hannah08:18 Building and Growing an Event Platform11:59 Challenges and Lessons Learned26:05 Life Stack28:23 Personal Style and Beauty Favourites30:09 Tech Stack and Productivity Tools34:54 Exploring London and Favourite Spots39:28 Wins and Community Highlights42:09 Dream Collaborations and Conclusion---💬 Become a guest📓 2026 Journal Template🪄 Partnerships & Questions: [email protected]💌 Never miss an episode: Sign up to Substack🎓 The Big Notion Energy Academy📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandOysters📸 Instagram: @coffeeandoysterspod📱TikTok: @coffeeandoysterspod Get full access to Coffee & Oysters: The London Business Babe Podcast at coffeeandoysters.substack.com/subscribe