# MaestroConference

A mission-driven technology platform for leaders making global impact 

## Elevator pitch
MaestroConference technology has changed the way organizations and speakers engage audiences - with virtual events where thousands of people can learn, discuss issues and take action simultaneously. It’s like a facilitated conversation at internet scale. Conferences and webinars won’t be limited to one speaker and many listeners anymore - goodbye to the “television experience” when something more engaging is needed. Obama, Airbnb, Stanford, and the Sierra Club are all paid customers.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/maestroconference
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:9688
- Last updated: 2026-06-08T05:00:09Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-09T00:10:54Z

## Quick facts
- Paid customers include: President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Airbnb, Uber, Stanford University, the World Bank and others in 23 countries
- Hosted over 15,000 presenters and more than 7 million participants on the platform
- Graduated from San Francisco's most exclusive and well-known technology accelerator, 500 Startups
- Revenues covering 80%+ of expenses for three years running; and just had our best 3 months of revenue ever (Aug 2016/ GAAP)
- $5MM+ total cash revenue generated to date; record revenue growth every year with exception of 2013 when subscription revenue increased by 50% but we lost a top customer once Obama won presidential campaign.
- Over 800 organizations as paying customers
- 3 patents fully awarded for our technology
- UPDATE - Having surpassed our goal of $200k, we are closing Dec 29th. Funds are for marketing & sales to increase revenue, and we hope to reopen next year with a proportionately higher valuation.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:5682: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## FAQ
1. **I see you were founded in 2008, and you had some funding in 2013. if you are at a 1M run rate currently, please explain how this will now ramp to your 100M goal, and what is the major difference why you will be able to scale revenue that much, when you have not previously. (no...**
   - Important question so thank you. We’ve achieved our growth previously from word of mouth (i.e. little to no investment in marketing and sales), and spent our time and money building the technology itself, to get it ready not only to scale technically but be accessible to a wide audience. With the new interactive visual interface (i.e. our social webinar) now live, and with video conferencing (our single most requested feature from existing and prospective customers) in private beta, we’re now...
2. **Revenue chart on this page shows that revenues have flattened quite a bit in 2016. Understood that it's for first 8 months but still it seems much lower than previous years. Can you provide some explanation on it?**
   - Hmmm we're definitely on track for higher revenue this year than last (or ever before). When I have a few minutes this week- I'll will look into the chart and details, and see if we can clear up any confusion.
3. **Hi, numerous times you mentioned that you achieved your growth with minimal sales/marketing - looking at your P & L it shows about 24% of total income spend on advertising and marketing, that's significant amount. Where is the disconnect ? When do you anticipate to break e...**
   - Let's focus on the last couple years - before that our platform was purely audio conferencing, and frankly that market is much smaller. Recently, we've maintained the website and pricing, CRM system, staffed for those, and we also tried for about 18 months (and frankly, failed! wrapped up late last year) to sell very high dollar custom event strategy and event design services. We've never allocated significant budget for paid acquisition, nor for the direct outreach methods we've learned via ...
4. **What is your go to market strategy in terms of sales? i.e. are you going to sell direct to end users, through the channel?**
   - We think it's best for a innovative product that allows for new interactions - but thus requires some new behaviors - to have a direct relationship for sales, especially in the early phases of market development so that we can hear customer feedback unfiltered. And, we'd like to find channel partners for lead development. I wonder if you have experience in channel sales? Would happy to hear your thoughts (email me at brian@) if so.
5. **Who are you current investors? Did you receive investment after participating in 500 Startups? If not, what were the reasons investors your pitched gave for not investing?**
   - Investors have primarily been customers and their friends, and our friends and family. This is our first pitch since starting 500 startups so no rejections to share sorry! We were clear we preferred offering this round to our fans via reg cf.

## Team
- Imran Moinuddin (Chief Technology Officer)
- Julian Martinez (Director of Marketing)
- Anthony Jardina (Sales Manager)
- Melissa Kieffer (Manager of Customer Support)
- Brian Burt (Founder/CEO)

## Q&A
- Q: Brian, when do I get a return of my $1000 investment?
- Q: Hello. When do we get returns on our investment?
- Q: are you still in business? no updates in a long time
  - A: So sorry Jimmy, I hope you got the emails I sent (to every investor, per the email they provided). We did go out of business. There was no return to investors (nor did anyone make money on it), I'm sorry. You can claim your investment as a long term tax loss in 2025 (unless you sold earlier - for $1 was offered - and of course I'm no professional so ask one).
- Q: When do the
- Q: I likely qualified for accreditation in 2016, when I made my investment but did not want to go through the process. If you want to buy me out, I'd have no objection, but would be disappointed. When would a buyout be effected and at what rate?
  - A: I believe if you can state or demonstrate it when and if ever needed, that that's all that matters. Having not previously filled out the accreditation criteria paperwork won't disqualify you. Does that answer your question?
- Q: Adding to my post below, I would assume a more sophisticated investor also likely meets the qualifications for an accredited investor and would not be subject to repurchase of stock for not being an accredited investor. Could more sophisticated supporters also address this difference and say if they would support even if a non-accredited investor?
  - A: It does seem odd that the accreditation criteria put so much weight on assets & income vs. experience/expertise. I don't know if there's a way a sophisticated investor who doesn't meet the assets/income guidelines can qualify, but I'll ask and let you know.
- Q: Glad to hear things are progressing with the technology, with the business, and with a potential investment from Prisma. Could some of the sophisticated investors who support 1) replacing the more complex/non-standard accumulating 7% per year dividend preference with a simple "1x non-participating" preference 2) the right of the company to repurchase shares from anyone who is not an accredited investor briefly give their reasons for support and would they be willing to share briefly their investment/financial qualifications and their names. I realize some supporters may be wary of "giving financial advice." But support from sophisticated named investors would mean more to me than support for this from unnamed sophisticated investors. Other less sophisticated investors may also appreciate a conversation about this.
  - A: Hi Roger- sorry for the slow response. It's a great idea to give a forum for investors across the board to share their reasoning, questions, etc. This portal only works for the WeFunder investors of course. I'm looking at ways we can do that, especially when we have specifics.
- Q: What is the current status of my investment?
  - A: Just saw this message, Linda. We sent an update to our Wefunder investors last week, it includes an audio recording of our recent investor call and a slide deck that accompanies the audio. If you don't see it in your inbox, please send an email to julian@maestroconference.com and my colleague can make sure you receive it. Thank you for your support, Linda!
- Q: My address changed how do I update my information in your company database? (I have already done so in wefunder)
  - A: We'll use the WeFunder records when we need to be in touch. You're good!
- Q: My bank account was debited in November of 2016 but it still shows as being in escrow rather than as confirmed. As idea why, and does this mean you haven't had access to the funds from my investment? Asked Wefunder about this several days ago and still no response.
  - A: Beth, we have you listed as a full investor. WeFunder is showing you somewhere that it's in escrow? They're a new company and definitely building as they're growing. Can you email me details - a URL or screenshot, so I can forward to WeFunder for them to fix? bburt@maestroconference.com
- Q: My investment has been in escrow since November 9, 2016. Why hasn't it moved to "confirmed"?
- Q: Not taking questions? Still haven't had my last question answered.
  - A: Phil I wonder if the email notifying you didn't arrive? I answered your question, and also just followed up with you to the email address we have on file? If you don't see it please email me at bburt@ with your current email address. Thank you.
- Q: How can we view the business update that the last person asked about? Thanks.
  - A: Phil- we're doing the live update and Q&A next week. Did you get the email yesterday with PIN and details?
- Q: I invested in your last round. Two questions: 1) how do I get details regarding the service donation perk? 2) how often do you expect to provide investors with business updates? Thanks in advance.
  - A: Hey there Bob, thanks for your support! To answer your questions: 1) Please message our Marketing Director, Julian, at julian@maestroconference.com to coordinate the service donation perk. Our team had been reaching out to investors to begin coordinating service but was advised by Wefunder that they would be helping with coordination. Julian can help get the ball rolling again. 2) We will be sharing business updates and holding an investor call within the next few weeks. Please be on the lookout for the invite some time in April. Again, I really appreciate your belief in our mission!
- Q: The contract signature page reads "Voice Voice Inc" and is not signed. Should it read "maestro conference " and be signed?
  - A: Same company, we do business as MaestroConference. WeFunder apparently having logistical hiccups they're trying to correct. Appreciate your patience.