About Us

We're on a mission to make every event an opportunity to connect and build communities.

Event by event, we’re changing the future of networking. Common is designed to ensure every person attending an event, no matter how big or small, has the opportunity to connect with others who share their interests.

Three people at a music festival.
Three people at a music festival.

Meet the Founders

Common’s exec team brings decades of tech startup experience in finance, marketing, and development leadership to create a world class product that’s transforming networking and making the world a more connected place.

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Dexus Almonte

Dex brings accounting and finance expertise from his last two SaaS tech startups, working in Controllership roles managing finance teams. His experience in tech metrics, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making will be crucial assets to the company.

Casey Matson-deKay

Casey brings his developer expertise from his last venture in tech. As a former Director of Product and CTO, Casey is no stranger to managing tech development teams. He is a strong Python developer and experienced with AWS platforms and infrastructure, which will help us scale Common the way we intend.

Eileen Gilbertson

Eileen, a seasoned marketing leader, drives revenue growth and brand awareness with over a decade of experience. Her high-impact strategies consistently exceed targets, optimizing ROI. Committed to delivering exceptional results, she thrives in dynamic market landscapes, fostering continuous growth.

Dexus Almonte

Dex brings accounting and finance expertise from his last two SaaS tech startups, working in Controllership roles managing finance teams. His experience in tech metrics, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making will be crucial assets to the company.

Casey Matson-deKay

Casey brings his developer expertise from his last venture in tech. As a former Director of Product and CTO, Casey is no stranger to managing tech development teams. He is a strong Python developer and experienced with AWS platforms and infrastructure, which will help us scale Common the way we intend.

Women in black jacket, outside.

Eileen Gibertson

Eileen, a seasoned marketing leader, drives revenue growth and brand awareness with over a decade of experience. Her high-impact strategies consistently exceed targets, optimizing ROI. Committed to delivering exceptional results, she thrives in dynamic market landscapes, fostering continuous growth.

Dexus Almonte

Dex brings accounting and finance expertise from his last two SaaS tech startups, working in Controllership roles managing finance teams. His experience in tech metrics, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making will be crucial assets to the company.

Casey Matson-deKay

Casey brings his developer expertise from his last venture in tech. As a former Director of Product and CTO, Casey is no stranger to managing tech development teams. He is a strong Python developer and experienced with AWS platforms and infrastructure, which will help us scale Common the way we intend.

Women in black jacket, outside.

Eileen Gilbertson

Eileen, a seasoned marketing leader, drives revenue growth and brand awareness with over a decade of experience. Her high-impact strategies consistently exceed targets, optimizing ROI. Committed to delivering exceptional results, she thrives in dynamic market landscapes, fostering continuous growth.

We knew we could elevate networking.

People networking at party.
Human connection is a critical aspect of everyone’s life, but forging lasting connections at networking events, conferences, and mixers remains challenging.

The excitement of meeting numerous individuals can lead to forgotten names, faces, and important details, and conversations cut short, hindering meaningful interactions. Nobody enjoys exchanging phone numbers, scanning QR codes, or handing out business cards.

Our Mission

To bridge the gap in networking by harnessing shared business goals, interests, hobbies, social and professional backgrounds, and mutual connections, creating a robust platform and networking tool that fosters memorable connections. 

Crowd of people looking at a show.
Big conference room with projection screens.
Where Common Fits In

Despite the presence of established DIY event management platforms with vast audience networks and newer ones that prioritize ease of use and simplicity, there remains a gap in the market: access to advanced featured such as live data metrics, which are often exclusive to mega-events like Comic Con San Francisco.

People networking at party.
Human connection is a critical aspect of everyone's life, but forging lasting connections at networking events, conferences, and mixers remains challenging.

The excitement of meeting numerous individuals can lead to forgotten names, faces, and important details, and conversations cut short, hindering meaningful interactions. Nobody enjoys exchanging phone numbers, scanning QR codes, or handing out business cards.

Crowd of people looking at a show.
Our Mission

To bridge the gap in networking by harnessing shared business goals, interests, hobbies, social and professional backgrounds, and mutual connections, creating a robust platform and networking tool that fosters memorable connections. 

Big conference room with projection screens.
Where Common Fits In

Despite the presence of established DIY event management platforms with vast audience networks and newer ones that prioritize ease of use and simplicity, there remains a gap in the market: access to advanced featured such as live data metrics, which are often exclusive to mega-events like Comic Con San Francisco.

Common seeks to address the gap in the market by democratizing access to advanced features at a fraction of the cost, thereby revolutionizing the event management experience.