Chris Pirillo

Webinar Host • Live Event MC • Panel Moderator • Live Stream Host

I host live experiences for enterprise and consumer tech brands — B2B, SaaS, DevOps, and software / service webinars; conference panels and executive roundtables; fireside chats; product launches; fan events; and creator-economy programs. I translate complex stories into real conversation that audiences stay for and that sponsors renew on. Calm under pressure, ready in any room. Seattle-based, worldwide remote, home studio setup that gets audiences engaging immediately.

What I bring to any live program

  • Sponsor- and stakeholder-aligned hosting. I read the docs, study the product brief with execs and guests, and run the session so your story actually lands — not just the slides.

  • Renewal-rate hosting, not one-off hosting. Major sponsors — including Harness, Dynatrace, Octopus Deploy, and Spectro Cloud — re-upped for multiple sessions on my watch.

  • Subject-matter fluency without the gatekeeping. Strong across enterprise tech, equally comfortable with consumer products, creator-economy events, and startups. Comfortable with anything given enough prep time.

  • Fun and relatable. I make things engaging for all audiences and all types of guests. Webinars and live events die when the host is reading from notes — I host live, on camera or on stage, prepared.

  • Format-flexible. Solo interviews, multi-guest panels, customer spotlights, exec roundtables, demo-driven sessions, town halls, fan events, conference keynote intros, and red-carpet style segments.

Quick facts

  • Based: Seattle, Washington
  • Languages: English
  • Available: worldwide remote, plus on-site / for events
  • Video Platforms: Riverside, Zoom, Webex Webinars, GoTo Webinar, ON24, BigMarker, Microsoft Teams, StreamYard, Restream, YouTube, Twitch, custom AV
  • Also into: shipping software, hosting tech events, 3D printing

What colleagues have said about working with me

Your energy, professionalism, and ability to make complex topics feel approachable and engaging made every session better. You elevated the experience for our audience and team alike, and your enthusiasm to build programs from the ground up made the journey enjoyable. — Celeste Malia, Marketing Consultant
Chris Pirillo is a fantastic on-camera guy and he helps make the most difficult, technical webinars fun and engaging. I strongly recommend him to any organization looking for someone to host live events. — Vicki Walker, Senior Editor

Why book me directly

More flexibility.

Format, length, platform, and prep cadence all dial to your program — not a media partner’s template.

Better economics.

No media markup. Direct rate, transparent scope, no surprise add-ons in the SOW.

Same prep, same energy.

The thing that made the renewals happen — the work I put in before the camera turns on — comes with me.

Common questions about hiring me

  • What kinds of events does Chris Pirillo host?

    Webinars, live panels, fireside chats, executive roundtables, conference MC and keynote intros, product launches, fan events, and creator-economy programs. Strong subject-matter fluency across B2B SaaS, DevOps, AI, and enterprise software, plus consumer tech and creator events.

  • Is Chris based in the US? Does he travel?

    Yes. Chris is based in the Seattle, Washington area. Most engagements are hosted remotely from a studio-quality home setup; on-site travel is available for the right program with reasonable lead time.

  • What platforms does Chris work on?

    Riverside, Zoom (including Zoom Webinars and Events), Webex Webinars, GoTo Webinar, ON24, BigMarker, Microsoft Teams, StreamYard, Restream, and most custom AV stacks for in-person and hybrid events. If your team has a preferred platform, he can usually plug straight in.

  • How does the booking and prep process work?

    Start with a 15-minute intro call to align on goals, audience, and format. From there: shared prep doc, a working session with the team or featured guests, dry run if useful, then the live event. Sponsor- and stakeholder-aligned prep is the default, not the upgrade.

  • How much does it cost to hire Chris?

    Rates depend on format, length, prep depth, and number of sessions. Single webinars, multi-session programs, and conference engagements all have different shapes. Email [email protected] with the basics — format, audience, dates — and you’ll get a transparent quote with no media markup.

  • Does Chris work with media partners and PR agencies?

    Yes. Many of the 35+ webinars hosted in 2025/26 came through media partners and PR agencies. Direct bookings are also welcome — same prep, same energy, no media markup, faster sign-off.