All Access: Event Planning

Some events require imaginative thinking on how to cover them.

goto cuetime.io for more info on what he does

Eyal Simko is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, event producer, and creative director with decades of experience in live entertainment and event production. He began DJing at age 16 and eventually built his passion for events into One Up Entertainment/The One Up Group, producing corporate events, private celebrations, audiovisual productions, and large-scale experiences. More recently, Simko founded CueTime, a technology company developing timing and confidence-monitor tools for live events, broadcasts, and professional AV environments. His background combines event production, technology, creative direction, and entrepreneurship. We are talking about his new stage monitoring product! Cuetime.io

Nelson Brooks is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Cabana Boys Events, a hospitality and event-services company specializing in high-energy party hosts and bartenders for private events. Brooks launched the business in Arizona in 2020, reportedly starting with only about $200, and expanded it into a multi-brand operation serving numerous U.S. markets. Brooks gained national attention when he appeared on ABC's Shark Tank Season 17 in January 2026. He entered the Tank seeking $225,000 for 10% of Cabana Boys Events and ultimately struck a deal with guest Shark Kendra Scott for $225,000 for 32% equity. Today, Brooks continues to operate and expand his hospitality businesses while also advising other service-business owners based on his experience building Cabana Boys from a startup into a national operation. nelsonbrooksconsulting.com

AND how it will affect the event planning industry!