Flite Is Helping Creators Build Real-World Empires Through Experiences

Closing the Gap in the Creator Economy

Building an audience online has never been easier. Turning that audience into a real-world business? That's where most creators struggle.

That gap is what Flite is closing. Founded by Suvir Wadhwa, Rahul Surana, and Gabriel Mayants, Flite has grown from a simple ticketing tool into what it now calls the operating system for the creator economy. Over the past year, the platform has powered more than 1,500 experiences across 38 cities, moving millions of dollars for creators and helping them grow beyond one-off gatherings.

From Followers to Businesses

Flite is used by creators across industries—TV personalities, DJs, athletes, and community builders. Some launch branded nights that bring their digital audiences together in person. Others scale through pop-ups, meetups, or cultural activations.

For many, these experiences are more than entertainment. They are a chance to turn influence into income, to transform community into commerce. Flite makes that transition possible by handling the infrastructure that is often too messy, fragmented, or time-consuming for creators to manage on their own.

The platform automates ticketing, payments, vendor payouts, and communication, while also giving creators the data they need to understand and grow their audience. Instead of juggling multiple tools and spreadsheets, they can run everything from a single system. The impact is clear: creators who once struggled to manage a few scattered experiences are now scaling into full-fledged businesses.

"Our goal has always been to make creators feel like they have an enterprise-level team working for them," says CEO Suvir Wadhwa. "They shouldn't have to worry about chasing payments or figuring out marketing funnels. They should focus on the experience. We handle the rest."

Ads, Content, and Experiences

Every brand has three ways to go to market: ads, content, and experiences. Ads can be effective, but they're often ignored. Content can spread, but even the most polished video can get lost in the noise of social media.

Experiences are different. They are magnetic. They are shared in real time, generate content organically, and create memories that last. A night out, a community meetup, or a cultural activation doesn't just end when the lights go down. The stories live on—online and offline—amplifying impact long after the moment.

"Consumers don't share ads," Wadhwa explains. "They don't gather around a piece of sponsored post. But when you give them an unforgettable night, they'll post about it, they'll tell their friends, and that story will keep spreading. Experiences create culture. That's the distribution channel of the future."

As Head of Marketing, Lauren Holaday brings this philosophy to life. With deep expertise in content and brand strategy, she ensures that the stories born from Flite-powered experiences don't end when the doors close. Instead, they ripple across social platforms and shape cultural narratives, extending the reach of creators and brands far beyond the walls of a venue.

Flite Enterprise: Plugging Brands into Culture

This same philosophy extends to companies through Flite Enterprise, a model built for startups and established brands. Instead of spending heavily on ads or competing for attention with content, companies can use Flite to connect directly with their audiences through curated experiences.

Flite Enterprise gives brands the ability to plug into culture without having to build it from scratch. By working alongside creators, they can meet customers in environments designed for connection and trust. The result isn't just visibility—it's belonging. People don't feel like they've been marketed to. They feel like they've been included.

COO Rahul Surana points out that this is what makes Flite so powerful for companies: "We're giving brands a channel that feels human again. They can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people they want to reach, not just talk at them. That kind of authenticity can't be replicated through ads or posts."

The impact is twofold. First, there's a measurable business outcome: revenue from ticket sales, partnerships, and increased customer engagement. Second, there's a less tangible but equally important result: brand equity. Companies that show up in authentic ways are remembered, talked about, and shared.

Why Now

Flite's rise comes as digital marketing is hitting a wall. Ads cost more than ever. Attention spans are shrinking. And brands are finding it harder to break through. At the same time, creators are searching for ways to move beyond sponsorship deals and build businesses they truly own.

That's where the balance of the founding team comes in. Wadhwa is the visionary, always focused on how Flite can unlock new possibilities for creators. Surana brings financial discipline and operational rigor, making sure the company scales responsibly. And Gabriel Mayants, Flite's Chief Revenue Officer, drives growth through partnerships, monetization strategies, and creator success programs. His work ensures that creators and brands not only launch experiences on Flite but also maximize the value they generate from them. Wadhwa describes Mayants as a "(Gabe) is beast at his job and have never seen anymore more passionate than him."

"Ten years ago, enterprise SaaS gave startups the leverage to scale without massive teams," Wadhwa says. "We're doing the same for creators and brands today. With Flite, your community isn't just an audience—it's a business."

The Bigger Picture

Flite is more than ticketing software. It's a cultural infrastructure layer. It centralizes payments, messaging, analytics, and marketing in a way that allows creators to operate like startups. And it gives companies a new go-to-market strategy that is rooted in authenticity rather than noise.

The bigger picture is about shifting power. Creators get the tools they need to run empires instead of side hustles. Brands get a way to connect with audiences that feels natural. And audiences themselves get experiences that bring online communities to life.

In a world where online impressions fade fast, Flite is proving that real impressions—the kind made face-to-face—are the ones that last. And by powering those moments, it's helping creators and companies build the next generation of real-world empires.