Supercharge your event experience with our Progressive Event App — built to engage.
Simple, transparent pricing that grows with your events — no fluff, just the features you actually need.
We’re event experts on a mission to level up your experience — meet the people behind the platform.
Fresh ideas, real insights, and expert tips — everything you need to stay ahead in the events world.
This Didn’t Start as a Company.
It Started as a Rebellion.
Presso was never about launching software. It was about fixing what was broken. We were tired of watching smart organisers get slapped with 10% fees for a glorified checkout form. Tired of platforms built for investors, not event teams. So we built Presso: a lightning-fast, browser-based platform that replaces your event site, tickets, and app — in one clean link. No downloads. No duct tape. Just tech that respects your time, your budget, and your audience.
Our mission
We believe events are sacred. They’re where visions become reality, where ideas spark action, and where people connect in ways no algorithm can fake. But the tools behind the scenes? They’ve been draining budgets, bloating workflows, and taxing organisers for far too long. Our mission is simple: build better tech — and give organisers the power back.
Presso is built on rebellion, not revenue targets. We’re not a VC-fuelled sales machine. We’re a lean, independent crew that works with a tight group of organisers each year — so every project gets real attention and real results. We don’t lock features. We don’t sell fluff. We just build software that works — and support that shows up.
We’re here to kill the 10% fee. Kill the mandatory app download. Kill the Frankenstein stack that forces you to juggle five logins to run one event. Your platform should vanish into the background — fast, branded, and on your terms. With Presso, you get one browser link that powers your entire event — with no BS in sight.
And we’re not just fixing event tech — we’re flipping the model. Instead of skimming 10% off your success, we invest 10% of our revenue into real climate action. Tree planting. Carbon removal. Clean energy. Because if you’re going to run great events, they should leave a legacy — not a footprint.
The Numbers (Or Lack Thereof)
- Raised
(We like it that way) - £ 0
- Investors
(We answer to organisers, not VCs) - 0
- Self-owned
(Bootstrapped and proud) - 100%
- Self-run
(Built with love, not investor pressure) - 100%
Who We Are
Built from Frustration. Grown by Rebellion.
We didn’t set out to build a tech company. We set out to fix a broken experience. After years of attending events that felt clunky, disconnected, and overpriced, we decided enough was enough. What started as a networking fix for a personal frustration became a platform for rebellion—against 10% ticket fees, bloated stacks, and apps nobody downloads. Today, Presso is how real organisers take back control.
What sparked Presso wasn’t a product idea—it was frustration. I spent years attending events and wondering why the experience was always so disconnected. No tools. No guidance. No way to find the right people. That frustration became a spark. I built a small networking app to solve my own problem—and organisers started asking for it.
As more organisers came on board, the picture became clearer: the real enemy wasn’t bad luck. It was bad software. Every organiser was stuck duct-taping together clunky ticketing systems, legacy event apps, and bloated dashboards—and getting charged 10% for the privilege. So we said what everyone was thinking: screw that. We rebuilt the stack from scratch.
Presso became the counterattack: one link that powers your event site, ticketing, and no-download event app—all branded, all browser-based, all live in minutes. We kept the team small and the model simple on purpose. No VC money. No sales quotas. No bloat. Just two people building the platform they wish they’d had 5 years ago—and putting power back in organisers’ hands.
We believe events are sacred. They’re where business actually happens—and the tech should get out of the way. That’s why we charge just 1%. That’s why we bake in climate action. That’s why we show up, ship fast, and keep our promises. We’re not here to be the biggest. We’re here to be the best for people who give a damn. And we’re just getting started.
The Team (Or Lack Thereof)
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Kristian Papadakis
Founder & CEO
Yep, it's just me—for now. I build the apps, write the content, manage partnerships, and support our amazing event organisers. Why? Because I genuinely love helping events go digital without the hassle. Backed by a brilliant advisor and a lot of coffee, I'm here to make sure your events succeed.
Partners
Backed by Brains, Not Boardrooms
We’re not VC-funded. We’re not chasing growth hacks. But we’re not doing this alone either. Presso is backed by a small circle of sharp, seasoned minds who know events, tech, and strategy inside out. No fluff, no suits — just people who believe organisers deserve better, and help us build it. Their insight fuels our progress. Their standards keep us sharp. And their support ensures we stay scrappy, focused, and dedicated.
Advisors
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Neos Chronos (Greek for "New Time") is a boutique business advisory firm that bridges the gap between lean startup agility and large enterprise execution. Their strategic insights and deep industry experience help businesses develop hard-to-replicate competitive advantages — ensuring long-term success.
Individual advisors
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Dr Thomas Papanikolaou
Founder of Neos Chronos and Founderhyve
Dr. Thomas Papanikolaou is a renowned business strategist and innovation leader. With a track record of guiding startups and enterprises toward sustainable growth and competitive differentiation, his mentorship is invaluable to our vision at Presso Network.
Careers
We're Not Hiring. We're Recruiting Rebels.
Presso isn’t for clock-punchers or ladder-climbers. It’s for builders, thinkers, and doers who give a damn. We’re fully remote, proudly independent, and obsessed with fixing what’s broken in event tech. No corporate layers. No fluff. Just smart people solving real problems with speed, guts, and purpose. Sound like your kind of rebellion?
Open positions
Sorry, No Seats at the Table Right Now.
We’re a small crew by design — and right now, the ship’s full. But if you’ve got fire in your gut and skills we can’t ignore, send us your pitch anyway. The rebellion’s growing. And we’ll need reinforcements soon.
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At Presso Network, we're a fully remote team of innovators, creatives, and problem-solvers shaping the future of event technology—work from anywhere, make an impact everywhere!
Kristian Papadakis
Founder @ Presso Network