How Punchup Live is Changing the Comedy Game

Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani launched Punchup Live in 2023 with a bold goal: to revolutionize the ticketing industry for live comedy. Frenkel, who spent 13 years at Facebook, noticed a big problem. The comedy world is messy. Artists, venues, and fans all struggle with a broken system. Punchup Live wants to fix this. It's like Amazon for comedy shows. Fans can find clips, discover nearby shows, and buy tickets easily. Comedians get tools to connect directly with their audience. They can see where fans are and send messages about new shows. But why is this important? Live comedy is awesome. Yet, buying tickets is not. Frenkel wants to change that. He looked at how Louis C. K. built his fan base. C. K. sold content directly to fans. He owned his audience. Punchup Live wants to help all comedians do this, not just the big names. Frenkel's team built a data-driven platform. It tracks fan locations and social media activity. This helps comedians understand their audience better. The goal is simple: make ticket buying fun and easy. Get people off their phones and into comedy clubs. Punchup Live is still new. But it's already winning over comedians like Sam Morril and Shane Gillis. The platform offers a seamless experience. It's a win for artists, venues, and fans. The future of live comedy ticketing is looking brighter.