I’ve been working with 1stCollab for over a year now (check them out here), and they just invited me to their first ever 1stCollab Creator Event pop-up in San Francisco. The event is happening on October 28th at York Street Collective, and I’m looking forward to meeting other creators in person.
What 1stCollab Does
1stCollab is an AI-powered platform that connects brands with creators for influencer marketing campaigns. The company was founded by former Pinterest employees and is backed by Y Combinator.
For creators, the platform gives you access to paid brand partnerships you can actually apply to. Instead of waiting for brands to find you, you can browse campaigns and apply to ones that fit your content and audience. The platform works for creators of all sizes, not just those with huge followings.
For brands, 1stCollab handles everything from finding creators to managing campaigns and payments. What used to take weeks now takes minutes. Companies like Notion, Character AI, and Framer use the platform to run influencer campaigns without the usual headaches.
About the Event
The pop-up is at York Street Collective, a cool space at 1100 Valencia St in San Francisco’s Mission District. It’s an art gallery, non-alc cocktail bar, and event space that features West Coast artists and designers.
The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28th. It’s designed as a creator meetup rather than a corporate event.
What’s Happening
- Zero-proof cocktails from York Street Collective
- Pizza from Outta Sight Pizza, a local favorite that Food & Wine named one of the top 10 pizzerias in the US
- Live music from DJ @internetspicy
- Chance to meet other creators and network in person
- Updates on new 1stCollab features and referral programs
The vibe is casual. It’s about meeting people face to face and building real connections, not just collecting contacts.
Come Say Hi
If you’re a creator or brand in the Bay Area, I’d love to meet you at the event. It’s a good opportunity to connect with other people in the creator economy and learn what 1stCollab has planned next.
The event is currently full, but you can join the waitlist if spots open up.
If you’re not able to make it but want to check out 1stCollab for brand partnerships, you can sign up here. The platform makes it easy to find and apply to campaigns that match your content style and audience.
