Podfest announces strategic investment and partnership

Chris Krimitsos, founder of Cutting Edge Events, LLC, which hosts several events including the global podcasting and multimedia conference known as Podfest®, is pleased to announce the receipt of a substantial strategic investment by and partnership with two strategic partners.

Coming from humble beginnings more than ten years ago, Podfest has grown to become a household name in the podcasting and multimedia community. Through this partnership, Podfest will gain access to decades of experience in book publishing, content creation, writing, and entrepreneurship from two entrepreneurs with long records of helping creators and entrepreneurs succeed.

Specifically, as part of this strategic investment, Chris Krimitsos will remain a key member of the Podfest leadership team, focusing on marketing and community building, with executive leadership, sponsorships, and event growth being led by investors and key partners, Nick Pavlidis and Dr. Glenn Vo.

Nick Pavlidis will join Cutting Edge Events and Podfest as managing member and chief executive officer, bringing decades of experience in business and community building. In addition to his work with Cutting Edge Events, Nick is a book publishing executive, a key investor in and member of the Morgan James Publishing leadership team, an independent traditional book publisher that has helped thousands of authors publish books since 2003. Nick has also founded three successful businesses, including Authority Ghostwriting, Ghostwriter School, and Beantown Books. Through his businesses, Nick has helped thousands of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives grow audiences, income, and impact by leveraging their expertise, interests, and experience.

“I’m honored and excited to welcome Nick into Podfest leadership,” said Chris Krimitsos. “First and foremost, he’s a podcaster himself, having hosted several successful podcasts. Nick is also no stranger to the Podfest community, having served as a sponsor, speaker, and attendee for several years. As an example of Nick’s impact on Podfest and beyond, Nick was honored as one of two inaugural Lee Silverstein Messenger Awards in recognition of his dedication to utilizing the medium of podcasting to convey a message of hope and be an inspiration to his audience and his community,” Chris added.

“Importantly, Nick also brings a track record of success and multiple large audiences of authors, ghostwriters, and other creators and thought leaders to help expand the Podfest community and bring additional expertise to add even more value to attendees,” Chris noted.

“Having been a speaker, sponsor, and attendee of Podfest for many years, I have had a unique opportunity to experience Podfest from multiple perspectives,” said Nick. “I’m humbled to receive the opportunity to invest in and help lead Podfest into the future. The foundation that has been built by Chris, the Podfest team members, and the community members themselves is nothing short of spectacular. I am excited to continue to help Podfest grow and add even more value to attendees and the community.”

In addition, as part of this strategic investor, content creator, and dentist Dr. Glenn Vo will join as a partner in charge of sponsorships and strategic relationships.

Dr. Vo is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of three books and invests in several companies, including a community of dental industry professionals called Nifty Thrifty Dentists, which boasts more than 57,000 members in its Facebook group alone. He is also the host of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists podcast, which has been downloaded more than 1 million times.

“I’m tremendously grateful that Glenn decided to join Podfest as a significant partner in charge of sponsorships and strategic relationships,” Chris Krimitsos said. “There is nobody more experienced with or talented at identifying mutually beneficial partnerships than Glenn. I know he will be able to help new and existing sponsors and community members create valuable connections for years to come. Glenn will be a key member of our team moving forward, along with Nick and me. Together, I know Podfest and our other brands are poised to help a lot of people all around the world.”

“After attending Podfest, getting to know many people in the community, and hosting my own event within podfest, which I called Dental Podfest, I knew Chris had built something special,” said Dr. Vo. “It is truly an honor to help expand what he built through strategic partnerships while opening up opportunities and creating value for every member of the Podfest community.”

About Podfest® Multimedia Expo and Cutting Edge Events, LLC

Podfest® Multimedia Expo is a globally recognized podcasting and multimedia brand, one of many events Cutting Edge Events, LLC. Its annual flagship event generates more than 2,000 registrations and is held in Orlando, Florida.

In addition to its flagship event, Cutting Edge Events, LLC, hosts Podfest® Asia and is expanding into Podfest® Colombia in late 2024 as well as Podfest® Global Summit, the Podfest® Masterclass Series on various topics, including AI, Podfest® Messenger Newsletter, PodLabs Monthly, PodTour, and Vidfest.

In 2025, Podfest’s flagship event will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® January 16-19 and tickets can be purchased directly from podfestexpo.com