vivenu CEO Simon Hennes Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology List

Düsseldorf, April 15, 2025 – vivenu is proud to announce that its CEO and co-founder, Simon Hennes, has been named to the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Technology list.

This recognition highlights not just Simon’s leadership but the collective effort of the team in transforming the global ticketing landscape.

While the list celebrates individual achievements, Simon sees this honor as something much broader.

“While being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 is certainly an honor, the real achievement belongs to our entire team. This recognition simply reflects what we've built together at vivenu over these past years." said Simon.

What began as a solution to frustrating legacy ticketing systems has evolved into a platform now trusted by 750+ organizers across 40+ countries. The journey from the initial idea conceptualized in a small hotel room in Kuala Lumpur to today's offices spanning Europe and North America reflects vivenu's ongoing mission to redefine what's possible in event ticketing.

This recognition comes at a time of profound transformation in the live event space. Fans no longer just attend events — they expect immersive, connected experiences. Ticketing has evolved from a logistics layer into a strategic, data-driven opportunity to engage fans before, during, and after every event.

Simon’s perspective — shaped not just by industry experience, but by a hands-on understanding of where technology can meet fan expectations — has helped vivenu remain at the forefront of this shift. Under his leadership, the company has championed a new model for ticketing infrastructure: flexible, API-first, and deeply integrated with the broader digital ecosystem.

Still, Simon remains focused on the bigger picture.

“This belongs to everyone who challenges the status quo, who believes in building better experiences, and who shows up every day to make that vision a reality,” he said. “To our team, partners, and customers — thank you. This journey wouldn’t exist without you.”

Yet amid the growth, the company remains committed to its founding principles: simplicity, flexibility, and a relentless drive to raise the standard — not just in technology, but in how people connect through live experiences.

About vivenu

vivenu is the technology leader in global event ticketing offering a flexible and advanced ticketing platform tailored to organizers’ brands, sales, and unique business needs. Leading organizers make the most of their ticketing with vivenu’s full-service support and a platform designed for customization, reliability, and connectivity. Its white-label platform gives organizers worldwide full control over their ticketing experience and customer data, turning ticketing into a key business asset. With offices in Europe and North America, vivenu supports over 700 premier event enterprises in more than 40 countries and is trusted by notable brands like the Grammy Awards, HYROX, Stanford Athletics, The Special Olympics, and many more.

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