October 1, 2024 Joe 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 Filed September 24, 2024 File No. 333-282306 Dear Joe Davy: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 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 Charli Wilson at 202-551-6388 or Matthew Derby at 202-551-3334 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Technology cc: Joe Davy