Matthew Kayser
For many nonprofit organizations, running events is one of the best ways to spread awareness of their cause, fundraise, and connect directly with the communities they serve. Despite being such an integral part of the nonprofit ecosystem, event planning has numerous historical challenges which lead to inefficiencies and drain valuable time and resources.
With years of experience working in tech and for nonprofits, Pritam Karmakar is an accomplished software engineer with a passion for creating solutions that empower communities. He is also the mind behind Eventic, a transformative event management platform designed specifically for nonprofits, which streamlines the entire event planning process.
“I’ve always loved solving real-life problems, and software engineering introduced me to the power of technology in addressing challenges efficiently,” Karmakar recalls. “Early in my career, I witnessed how tools and programming could create transformative solutions at scale. Even the smallest technological solutions can have the greatest impact when built with purpose.”
The Journey to Founding Eventic
Karmakar’s experience with nonprofits dates back to his years as a volunteer, when he witnessed the difficulties that come with event organization first-hand.
Common event management tasks like tracking attendee data, manual ticketing, and assigning volunteers for check-in duty can easily take hours of valuable volunteer time. That’s time that most nonprofits don’t have to spare, especially as hiring additional hands or recruiting an expensive event planner often isn’t an option either.
But what if nonprofits had access to software tools that empowered them to make the most of their resources and optimize how they plan and run events? What if they could use technology to automate and organize their tasks in real-time with actionable, data-driven insights?
These challenges led Karmakar to create Eventic, a solution born from his experiences in both the nonprofit and tech sectors. Inspired by his experiences at tech giants like Grab and Meta, where he worked on projects like the Grabld Partner SDK and WhatsApp Business marketing messaging, Pritam envisioned a platform that would bring the same level of scalability and innovation to the nonprofit sector.
“I believe that technology should not only solve problems, but also empower people and communities to achieve their potential,” says Karmakar.
Event Sharing Made Easy: Eventic’s Vision and Mission
Eventic was built with a singular goal: to simplify event management for nonprofits while maximizing their efficiency and impact. Its suite of features addresses the most pressing pain points faced by organizers, including its QR code ticketing system that streamlines attendee check-ins, reduces errors, and eliminates the risk of lost tickets, while also allowing organizers to generate QR codes on the spot for enhanced flexibility.
The platform’s real-time event analytics provide live data on registrations and redemptions, enabling organizers to make data-driven decisions about food, resources, and attendee management—a feature widely praised for preventing common issues like overordering and shortages.
Through its membership management capabilities with rolling memberships and tailored options like family or add-on memberships, Eventic ensures inclusivity and year-round engagement for nonprofit organizations.
Additionally, the platform offers seamless deep linking that makes sharing event details effortless with links that lead directly to app content, providing a smooth journey for users regardless of whether they have the app installed.
The Impact of Eventic
Eventic has demonstrated measurable benefits for nonprofit event management, with quantifiable improvements in operational efficiency and financial outcomes.Since 2021, Eventic has successfully managed over 50 events, from large-scale community gatherings to intimate fundraisers. Its user-friendly design makes onboarding simple for all ages and technical skill levels. It can even streamline event logistics, leading to a 60% reduction in check-in times and a 40% decrease in volunteer workload, allowing teams to focus on engagement rather than administration.
Eventic’s real-time data tracking enables smarter event planning, reducing food waste by 30% and preventing overbooking. Secure Stripe-powered payments and multi-platform accessibility (Android, iOS, Web) ensure a seamless experience for both organizers and attendees.
Pritam Karmakar: The Innovator Behind Eventic
Eventic is just one milestone in Karmakar’s long history of innovations.
His professional journey spans two decades and includes productive stints at Grab, where he worked on developing safety and authentication solutions that have become industry standards in Southeast Asia, and Meta, where he worked on business marketing solutions for more than 2 billion users worldwide designed to help businesses scale and connect with more customers.
Through it all, Pritam Karmakar has maintained his desire to make a difference in the world around him. Eventic was founded based on his passion for helping others as well as his drive to make technology accessible to all. He hopes to mentor the next generation of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and purpose in the tech industry.
Looking ahead, Pritam envisions scaling Eventic to support nonprofits worldwide, enabling them to focus on what truly matters—making a difference.