“The Stars of Search” Google Holiday Party
“The Stars of Search” Google Holiday Party
Corporate holiday party
The Client
Since the party was for the Google Search team, we designed a “Stars of Search” Hollywood Glam theme and worked with our Endeavors Collective dream team vendor list to make this huge vision come to life.
Goals & Challenges
Our main challenge was to make sure the space didn’t feel cold and empty, so we decided to split the main Atrium area into two unique spaces with distinct purposes. We also wanted to create an epic grand entrance to the main stage.




Setting the Mood for a Night to Remember
Game On!
Casino games and a chip competiton were all part of the fun. Attendees also got to keep it old school with vintage arcade games.
Speakeasy vibes
A speakeasy Bar with a 3-piece band, playing jazz and funk all night. There was also a fun and interactive Speakeasy themed crossword puzzle for guests to solve.
big band
The main stage featured 9 piece band, Hella Fitzgerald, CTA DJs, and DJ Umami.
Vendor Team
Caterer
Rentals
arcades & casino
florals
Photobooths
event greening
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LET'S TALK.SOCAP Global Conference
SOCAP Global
Multi-day Conference
The Client
SOCAP is the largest global impact-economy conference, bringing together funders, founders, social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, government, media, and changemakers from around the world to accelerate social and environmental impact. This annual conference is designed to take “impact mainstream,” convening a diverse ecosystem of investors, innovators, and community leaders to connect across sectors for collaboration, capital, and purpose.
Goals & Challenges
The goal was simple: make every attendee feel supported, seen, and inspired to take action in the impact economy. The challenge was scale — hundreds of sessions, dozens of speakers, and thousands of attendees across multiple spaces. Our approach was to anticipate needs, keep communication open, and stay flexible so that every detail, from stage transitions to attendee experience, reflected the care and intention SOCAP is known for.




Bringing the Impact Community Together

WHAT WE DID:
As production partners, we handled everything behind the scenes so the conference could run smoothly and feel effortless for attendees:
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Managed operations and logistics across multiple tracks and venues
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Coordinated vendors, AV, and stage support for panels, workshops, and networking spaces
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Oversaw branding, signage, and environmental design to bring SOCAP’s vision to life
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Provided onsite support and run-of-show management to keep programming flowing seamlessly
VENDORS:
Event Planning & Design: Make it Mariko
Client: SOCAP Global
Venue: @jewseum
Photographer: @hardwig_media
Make It Mariko did an outstanding job producing our flagship 2025 conference in San Francisco. Their onsite team was proactive, professional, and incredibly easy to work with, making a complex, high-stakes event feel seamless. Highly recommend.
Amanda Lee
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LET'S TALK.Marketplace Conference
Marketplace Conference
VC Tech conference
The Client
We worked with Dan Hoffer, Partner at Autotech Ventures, to design, create, and produce the conference and expand it this year. We love working with Dan as he’s always super kind, upfront with his feedback, and data driven. And his speaker curation is so on point! It makes for a great client, as I’m sure a really great venture capitalist as well 🙂
This year Dan brought on a new co-organizer, the well connected and respected Battery Ventures, to add to the list of other Organizers: Autotech Ventures in Silicon Valley and Speedinvest from Berlin.
Goals & Challenges
- Develop a unique event identity for this NEW annual event for the VC community, with a very niche focus – tech companies focused on building online marketplaces.
- Create an intimate event experience that focuses on building relationships and community.Figure out how to maximize attendance in a smaller venue (and prepare for potential RAIN!), while also making thevenue come alive with personality since it was a fairly blank slate space.




New Partnerships Form for VC’s and Start Ups

highlights
49 SPEAKERS COORDINATED
39 SESSIONS COORDINATED
434 TOTAL TICKETS SOLD
150 VC 1:1 OFFICE HOUR SLOTS FILLED
0 RAIN CLOUDS
Vendor Team
venue
Stage Management & Sound
Florist
Catering
photographer
videographer
Rentals
Plants
Gina was organized, professional, effective, efficient, and pleasant to work with throughout. She took her work very seriously and showed great commitment to ensuring a top experience for everyone who attended. She even proposed a number of smart, creative ideas to enhance the experience even further. I trust her to do a great job and would be delighted to work with her again.
Dan Hoffer
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LET'S TALK.Pinterest Holiday Party
Pinterest “Positive Corner” Party Activation
Re-creating the “positive corner of the internet” in real life
The Client
We’re huge fans of Pinterest, so were stoked to work with them for this holiday activation! Pinterest values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity, striving to empower individuals to discover and do what they love. Their brand is centered around fostering inspiration in every aspect of life, whether it’s home decor, fashion, recipes, or personal projects. They pride themselves on being the “positive corner of the internet” 🙂
Goals & Challenges
- Create a joyful, exciting immersive holiday party design pulling inspiration from Pinterest aiming to be the “positive corner of the internet” for their employee holiday party.
- Design an engaging and fun multi-week lobby activation to make it festive and energized during the holiday season.

Event Highlights

Lobby Design
Make it Mariko designed the concept for the lobby design with our goal of bringing natural elements into the indoor lobby to bring it to life using oversized elements with Luisa’s Creations N’More (lobby).

Immersive, Multi-textured Elements
In partnership with Boovara Designs, we created multiple “positive corner” activations highlighting Pinterest-worthy photo opps that were also fun and interactive, like this Comfy, Cozy Corner AND a Texture-focused wall with games for people to play.

Gamify Positivity!
Since this was an Engineering Office, we wanted to focus on interactive games and things folks could play knowing that was a pull for engineers. We designed this game wall with Boovara Designs where guests would toss a beanbag to hit the Pinterest themed images, and on the back of it would be a positive affirmation!
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LET'S TALK.Joy To The City
Juma Ventures Path To Possibility
The Client
Paths to Possibility is Juma Ventures’ signature annual fundraiser, bringing together community leaders, partners, and supporters to uplift the next generation of youth navigating employment, education, and opportunity pathways. Hosted in San Francisco, the event blended storytelling, youth-led moments, and mission-driven programming to celebrate Juma’s impact and raise critical funds for their work. This was Make it Mariko’s second year producing the event, and we continued to refine and elevate the experience with a deep understanding of Juma’s culture, community, and vision.
Goals & Challenges
The goal of Paths to Possibility was to create an event that showcased the brilliance and resilience of Juma’s youth while inspiring attendees to invest in their futures. One of the main challenges was designing a program that balanced emotional storytelling with efficient fundraising moments, all within a tight event timeline. Additionally, coordinating speakers, youth voices, and mission-driven content required careful flow and thoughtful stage management. Our long-term partnership allowed us to navigate these complexities with intention, crafting an experience that felt uplifting, authentic, and aligned with Juma’s organizational mission




Creating Space for Youth to Dream Big
WHAT WE DID:
As returning partners for the third year, we provided full event production and operations management, building on past learnings to streamline the process and enhance guest engagement. We supported creative direction, including layout planning, program flow, and environmental design that reflected Juma’s mission and values. Our team managed vendor coordination, run of show, stage transitions, and onsite logistics to ensure a seamless experience for guests, speakers, and youth leaders. We also led branding and signage placement, ensuring consistent visual storytelling throughout the venue. With three years of partnership behind us, we were able to anticipate needs, improve efficiencies, and create an evening that felt purposeful, heartfelt, and youth-centered.
VENDORS
Event Planning & Design: @makeitmariko
Venue: @chase_center
Catering: @foxtailcatering
Bar: @foxtailcatering
Photographer: @drewaltizerphotography
Rentals: @stuarteventrentals
A/V: @chase_center
Band/Performers: @retrojukeboxband
Florals: @diosablooms
Valet: @propark_mobility
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LET'S TALK.Juma Ventures Paths To Possibility
Juma Ventures Paths To Possibility
The Client
Paths to Possibility is Juma Ventures’ signature annual fundraiser, bringing together community leaders, partners, and supporters to uplift the next generation of youth navigating employment, education, and opportunity pathways. Hosted in San Francisco, the event blended storytelling, youth-led moments, and mission-driven programming to celebrate Juma’s impact and raise critical funds for their work. This was Make it Mariko’s second year producing the event, and we continued to refine and elevate the experience with a deep understanding of Juma’s culture, community, and vision.
Goals & Challenges
The goal of Paths to Possibility was to create an event that showcased the brilliance and resilience of Juma’s youth while inspiring attendees to invest in their futures. One of the main challenges was designing a program that balanced emotional storytelling with efficient fundraising moments, all within a tight event timeline. Additionally, coordinating speakers, youth voices, and mission-driven content required careful flow and thoughtful stage management. Our long-term partnership allowed us to navigate these complexities with intention, crafting an experience that felt uplifting, authentic, and aligned with Juma’s organizational mission.




Creating Space for Youth to Dream Big

WHAT WE DID:
As returning partners for the second year, we provided full event production and operations management, building on past learnings to streamline the process and enhance guest engagement. We supported creative direction, including layout planning, program flow, and environmental design that reflected Juma’s mission and values. Our team managed vendor coordination, run of show, stage transitions, and onsite logistics to ensure a seamless experience for guests, speakers, and youth leaders. We also led branding and signage placement, ensuring consistent visual storytelling throughout the venue. With two years of partnership behind us, we were able to anticipate needs, improve efficiencies, and create an evening that felt purposeful, heartfelt, and youth-centered.
VENDORS:
Event Planning & Design: Make it Mariko
Client: @juma_ventures
Venue: @chase_center
Catering + Bar: @foxtailcatering
Photographer: @drewaltizer
Rentals: @stuarteventrentals
Band / Performers: @retrojukeboxband
Florals: @diosablooms
Valet: @propark_mobility
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LET'S TALK.Dia De Los Muertos Corporate Event
Dia De Los Muertos Corporate Activation
Honoring Death and life
The Client
We were excited to work with a long standing corporate client to design this amazing annual Dia De Los Muertos activation to honor death, life, and the cycle of change in our lives and work.

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LET'S TALK.NPR “How I Built This Summit” At Home
NPR “How I Built This” Summit
Corporate virtual entrepreneurship summit
The Client
NPR’s “How I Built This Summit” with Guy Raz provides a platform for successful entrepreneurs and business leaders to share their stories, experiences, and insights to inspire and educate aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. The summit also provides opportunities for attendees to network and learn from each other’s experiences.
Goals & Challenges
- Figure out how to pivot NPR’s popular annual event to a virtual event during Covid-19. Create new, exciting, engaging ways for attendees to still network, meet, and engage with each other virtually via Hopin event platform.
- Increase participation & engagement of QTBIPOC communities at the Summit
- Increase participation & engagement of audiences 35 and younger
- Ship high res cameras, lighting, and equipment to speakers all over the country and help them troubleshoot setting up on their own.




Inspring Our Future Business Leaders

virtual event
We hosted a successful 5-day virtual summit on Hopin for over 1,600 attendees all over the world.
celebrity speakers
We hosted 27 virtual speakers including high level celebrities like Brene Brown, Sal Khan (Khan Academy CEO), Rashad Robinson (Color of Change), and of course, the man the myth the legend, Guy Raz himself!
Sponsored sessions
Hosting multiple daily sponsored sessions including daily virtual yoga, sponsor talks, and sponsor virtual lounges.
You are so good at what you do! Great energy; so open, kind and patient; and clear on deadlines and decisions that need to be made. Appreciate you and am so glad you and your team are working with NPR on this Summit!
Joanna P.
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