The Ticketing Co. named No. 1 business in UB’s Fast 46 competition

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo has named The Ticketing Co. as the fastest-growing business owned or led by an alumnus or former student during the Fast 46 celebration held Thursday, Sept. 12.

The Fast 46 competition is named in honor of UB’s founding in 1846. Its mission is to recognize successful businesses led or owned by UB alumni or former students. To be considered a Fast 46 finalist, eligible companies must have been in business for at least three years; have verifiable revenues of at least $100,000 or more in 2020 and 2021 and at least $250,000 in 2022; and the owner or leader of the company must be a UB alumnus or former student.

The Fast 46 verification firm, The Bonadio Group, analyzed three years of financial data provided by each company and determined the ranking. Based on their analysis, The Ticketing Co., co-founded by Anthony Calagna, BS ’12 and Trevor Titley, BA ’12, was named the fastest-growing business as confirmed by revenue growth rates. The Brooklyn-based company offers a platform for both online and in-person event ticketing.

“We are really excited to be named this year’s number one company in UB’s Fast 46 program,” says Titley, the company’s CEO. “Building a successful business with a fellow UB classmate has been a rewarding experience that speaks to the quality of the education we both received here.”

Close to 400 companies were nominated for this award. Of the 46 finalists, 30 companies are from Western New York, and the remaining are located around the world.

“Congratulations to this year’s finalists! Our successful alumni business owners illustrate the variety of possibilities that exist for our students and our entire university community,” says UB President Satish K. Tripathi. “With an impressive number Western New York-based finalists this year, it’s exciting to witness these alumni-owned businesses growing and contributing to the economic vibrancy of Buffalo and beyond.” 

“This competition underscores the impressive range of entrepreneurial skills demonstrated by UB alumni who are building businesses,” says Thomas McArthur, EdM ’08, associate vice president for alumni engagement and annual giving. “Their innovation and energy inspire our students and our broader alumni community all over the world.”

The UB Alumni Association is the presenting sponsor of Fast 46 and The Bonadio Group serves as the Official Verification Firm.

More information about the Fast 46 competition, including the list of finalists, please visit buffalo.edu/alumni/get-involved/fast46.