September 23, 2024 Joseph Davy Chief Executive Officer Banzai International, Inc. 435 Ericksen Ave , Suite 250 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Re: Banzai International, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 September 20, 2024 File No. 333-282232 Dear Joseph Davy: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rule 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Jeff Kauten at 202-551-3447 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Technology cc: Louis Taubman