Eli Taylor-Lemire joins Shelf

Eli Taylor-Lemire is part of a new wave of founders reimagining what it means to connect in the digital age

As the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of POSH—the event platform that’s quietly revolutionized how Gen-Z socializes—Eli has helped grow the app to over 4 million users and more than $95 million in ticket sales. POSH isn’t just another tool for event planning; it’s a social infrastructure built for a generation craving offline connection. Before tech, Eli cut his teeth behind the lens—running a boutique photo-video agency that created content for top fashion magazines and major artists under Sony and ROC Nation. That same eye for storytelling now informs POSH’s design-first approach to event organizing. Alongside CEO Avante Price, Eli launched POSH as an answer to the clunky, impersonal platforms that dominated the space. What began as a grassroots tool for NYC college kids has grown into a cultural engine—matching attendees to relevant events and giving first-time organizers the same tools and visibility once reserved for professionals. For Eli, the mission is clear: restore intimacy, spontaneity, and joy to our social lives, one IRL moment at a time. But today, he’s here to unpack some of the different media that’s shaped his career.

ShelfMAG: An album you could listen to on your worst day and instantly feel better?

@elitl: Bryson Tiller - Anniversary

ShelfMAG: What’s one unexpected way you’ve seen live events bring people together—whether it’s a weird fan tradition, an artist’s unique way of engaging the crowd, or even friendships sparked over ticket swaps?

@elitl: Realizing you went to the same event as someone ages ago but didn't meet until recently.

ShelfMAG: Your 2025 anthem and why?

@elitl: “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3. ifykyk

ShelfMAG: Name an event that made you feel connected or alive in a way you’ll never forget?

@elitl: Recently went to a 3rd Space dinner - incredible network

ShelfMAG: The item on your Shelf most likely to stay there forever?

@elitl: Anything Drake related

Curious about what else Eli is into? Get real-time updates at shelf.im/elitl