From startup to the Super Bowl building 2million volunteers across 26 countries - Shannan Gove

Episode 208

Join us for an extraordinary episode of "An Eventful Life" as we unravel Shannan Gove's unconventional path in event volunteer and workforce management—a journey driven by heart and soul. Shannan's laid-back nature and unwavering focus on impact shine through as we explore his trajectory from regional passion to global influence.

Discover how Shannan's early dedication to mass participation events transformed into the creation of Event Workforce Group, providing staffing solutions for the event industry with his friends and anyone willing to work. His unique focus on providing opportunities for passionate individuals steered away from the conventional playbook to prioritise development and purpose for his people.

Co-founding event volunteer and workforce management platform Rosterfy in 2016, Shannan's story is one of passion, innovation, and global impact, growing from 250 volunteers in their first year, Shannan (with his co-founders) dedication has propelled the platform to a staggering 2 million volunteers, collectively delivering over 15 million volunteer hours across 26 countries to some of the worlds biggest events.
It's a testament to the heart and soul invested in the cause, the value of his team, partners and mentors to simply put yourself out there and have a go, creating a unique offering along the way competing alongside giant technology companies, that is still focussed on personal connection.

Discover how Shannan's journey embodies the transformative power of simplicity and genuine passion. From a modest start, the impact has reached global proportions, echoing the heart and soul of volunteerism in events.