September marks Cvent’s 20th anniversary. This blog post is the third in a series highlighting our journey. Read the first post about our favorite moments from the last 20 years or read the second post about our inspiring customers.
For twenty years, the unique Cvent culture has powered our success. After all, the DNA of your company is your people. We really believe that at Cvent. We hire only the top 1 percent of applicants and make sure they’re set up for success with our award-winning onboarding program we call NCX (New Cventer Experience). We focus on promoting from within because we know how important it is to keep our employees engaged and challenged. We hire the best because we strive to be the best. Across the globe, we have over 4,000 employees, with offices in four continents. We’re intrapreneurs, we’re passionate, we’re driven. Regardless of how big we get, our people will always be our primary focus. This is #CventNation.
Cventers Talking Cvent
We asked a few employees to tell us what they loved about Cvent. From incredible coworkers to a drive for success, they put into words what makes Cvent stand out.
"Calling my colleagues coworkers doesn’t even seem like the right word to use, because Cvent has created a culture here that allows and encourages us to be so much more to each other." - Erin Phelps, Director, Customer Retention
"I come into work every day to see that incredible smile on an attendee’s face when they check-in with OnArrival for the first time." - Genevieve Roth, Project Coordinator, Onsite Solutions, Cvent
"To be a Cventer just goes hand in hand with having a lot of pride in who you work with, who you work for, and what you do." - Leslie Alpert, Regional Sales Director, Mobile Solutions
"To be a Cventer is to wake up, get to work, and really believe that every day you can make a difference in the events industry." - Josh Davis, Senior Product Manager, Technology
"Cvent urges each employee to be absolutely fearless in voicing their opinion, feel empowered to share and execute their own ideas, and act as business owners." - Sanjukta Roy, Senior Manager, Marketing
"Cvent is an organization with employee centricity at its core, and it strives to be the top 1% in motivating its employees to be their best selves each day, both in their professional and personal lives." - Priyanshi Singh, Associate, Information Technology
"The great thing about working at Cvent is that we all really do bleed blue and a lot of that comes from being an innovator. It’s what makes Cvent’s culture unique from other workplaces." - Nathan Chin, Senior Product Manager
"Teamwork makes the dream work and that definitely holds true for Cvent." - Kendall OBrien, Client Success Advisor
My Cventer Journey
From rising through the ranks to creating positions that didn’t exist before, Cventers have the unique opportunity to create a career they love. We’ve picked a few great stories to share. Read Cventer stories from Marketing, Sales, and HR.
Video: My Cventer Journey
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Ashley Baber
From Client Service Product Consultant to Vice President of Account Management and Retention
Why did you initially join Cvent and what has made you stick around?
I joined Cvent fresh out of college (go Dukes!) and while I’d like to say the decision was due to incredible foresight, the reality is that I was a kid who had no idea what I wanted to do with my professional career. While I was looking to pursue grad school, a mentor suggested I get some “real world” experience first. I took the job at Cvent because I loved the team, felt the role in CS played to the little experience I had with peer tutoring, and most of all because it came with the opportunity to travel to India! I’d say the international travel opportunity was probably 1/3 of my decision but I have stayed because of the tremendous talent and growth opportunities that exist within Cvent Nation. The connection to our incredible customer base has also played a massive role!
How has the organization changed and how has it stayed the same?
I loved those early “start-up” days where we all knew each other’s names and wore 1,000 different hats. No one ever thought, “this isn’t my job!” We just did what needed to get done. That vibe is alive and well in the Soul of Cvent all these years later.
What is your advice for those who are looking to advance in their careers (at Cvent and beyond)?
Ride the wave. Skill and opportunity matter, but don’t underestimate the impact of sheer grit and determination. Because of our growth, I’m always interviewing candidates and the trend I typically see is 18-24 months at a given company. A 2014 graduate is already on their 3rd job. That movement might give you more exposure in the short term, but you never build the mental toughness to weather a storm.
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Rupali Chatterjee
From Market Research Associate to Director of Marketing for Cvent Hospitality Cloud.
Why did you initially join Cvent and what has made you stick around?
Back in 2006 as an MBA Graduate when I was exploring opportunities to make use of my degree and bring my knowledge into action, I came for an interview to Cvent and happened to run into Reggie. He was there for his annual visit to India, so it must have been meant to be. He helped me and advised me to join marketing, keeping in mind my specialization on the subject. This CEO invested in a newbie to help me build on my goals, and his vision truly inspired me. This experience was so overwhelming that I decided to join Cvent.
How has the organization changed and how has it stayed the same?
When I joined Cvent, we were a single-product company focused only in North America. Over the last decade, Cvent has grown to a multi-product global company with complex processes and programs that have a far-reaching impact. With all this expansion, the special culture of Cvent has remained intact. As an organization, we expanded our employee and customer count dramatically, but our culture, which focuses on customer and employee centricity, is as strong as ever. The values that we live by – ‘The Soul of Cvent’ has a deep significance in keeping the culture of the company alive.
What is your advice for those who are looking to advance in their careers (at Cvent and beyond)?
Have patience, focus on building and winning short goals, while working towards designing and achieving longer-term goals. Rome was not built in one day, nor is a career. We all need to focus on polishing our competencies, identifying our passion, and striving to achieve that. Another piece of advice would be to not take on too much stress; its ok to fail sometimes, so relax - you will get there. Just keep your focus and determination and there is no stopping your ability to achieve your dreams.
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Sophia MacDonald
Vice President of Human Resources
Why did you initially join Cvent and what has made you stick around?
When I joined Cvent, I was the only HR employee in the US (there were three in India as we had just set up that office the prior year) and 120(ish) employees 120 globally. It was a great opportunity to work with a fast-growing tech start-up and build the HR function from the ground up. I’m still here almost 13 years later because I have been able to create and execute on talent programs as well as innovate and revamp those same programs as the company grew and evolved. Even now, I learn something new every day, whether it is a technical HR item, a business concept, or leadership skill, all the while developing amazing relationships and true friendships along the way.
How has the organization changed and how has it stayed the same?
The company is sooo much bigger now, but I think that is really all that has changed. The start-up mindset and spirit are still here, and we strive intentionally to retain that culture. We have even more amazingly talented and intelligent employees than ever!
What is your advice for those who are looking to advance in their careers (at Cvent and beyond)?
Gain something from every experience, whether failure, critical feedback, or huge success, as well as every relationship that you develop.
Find Out Why We "Bleed Blue"
At Cvent, we share a passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Every day is about collaboration, problem-solving, and thinking outside the box. There is no limit to what Cventers can accomplish. A huge thank you to all of our employees. We couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to twenty more years! Looking for an incredible career? Click here to learn more and find open positions in our more than 20 offices around the world.
Stay tuned for the final ‘20 Years of Cvent’ blog post next week.
Celebrate with Us!
Join the celebration by sharing your own Cvent or industry story, memory, or moment with the hashtag #Cvent20YearsStrong and visit the 20th anniversary webpage. The past 20 years have been truly amazing, and we look forward to continuing to transform event technology together!
