1stCollab Creator Event: SF Pop-Up for Creators and Brands
1stCollab hosted their first creator pop-up in San Francisco. Here's what the platform does and what went down at the event.
I've been working with 1stCollab for over a year now, and they just invited me to their first ever creator pop-up event in San Francisco. It went down on October 28th at York Street Collective, and it was a great chance to meet 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 around for brands to find you, you can browse campaigns and apply to ones that fit your content and audience. It works for creators of all sizes, not just people with massive 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 was at York Street Collective, a cool space at 1100 Valencia St in San Francisco's Mission District. It's an art gallery, non-alcoholic cocktail bar, and event space that features West Coast artists and designers.
The event ran from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28th. It was designed as a creator meetup, not a corporate event.
What Happened#
- Zero-proof cocktails from York Street Collective
- Pizza from Outta Sight Pizza, a local spot that Food & Wine named one of the top 10 pizzerias in the US
- Live music from DJ @internetspicy
- Networking with other creators face to face
- Updates on new 1stCollab features and referral programs
The vibe was casual. It was about meeting people and building real connections, not just collecting contacts.
Check It Out#
If you're a creator looking for brand partnerships, you can sign up for 1stCollab here. The platform makes it easy to find and apply to campaigns that match your content style and audience.
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