Event Details

Curious how creators get selected for Blavity campaignsโ€”or how to become one of the go-to voices across brands like AfroTech, 21Ninety, and Travel Noire? This is your insider look. In this session, Sara Ergen, Director of Creator Program at Blavity Inc., shares how the Creator Collective works behind the scenesโ€”from what platforms and processes power our selection, to how we evaluate readiness, professionalism, and partnership potential.


If you want to collaborate with Blavity more consistently or grow into our Creator Fellowship, this is where you start. Sara will break down what we look for, what makes creators stand out, and how to set yourself up for sustainable success inside our ecosystem.


What You'll Learn:

  • How branded and owned and operated campaigns work at Blavity
  • What separates a creator from a collaboratorโ€”and why that distinction matters
  • What the top-performing creators in our ecosystem all have in common
  • The career-building habits every emerging creator should adopt

Speakers

  • Sarah Ergen (Director of Creator Program at Blavity)

    Sarah Ergen

    Director of Creator Program at Blavity

    Sara Ergen is the Director of Creator Program at Blavity Inc., where she leads the company’s creator program across brands like AfroTech, 21Ninety, and Travel Noire. She oversees the Blavity Creator Collective and its 2,500+ member network, managing end-to-end execution for influencer partnerships with brands such as Sephora, Nike, Mastercard, and OnStar. Sara leads Blavity’s signature Creator Fellowship, partnering with internal content teams to nurture the next generation of multicultural storytellers.
    Prior to joining Blavity, Sara was Brand & Influencer Marketing Manager at Game Seven Agency, where she led integrated campaigns for Beats by Dr. Dre, Jameson Whiskey, Avión Tequila, and Martell Cognac. Her programs spanned nine markets, generated over 43M impressions, and elevated brand engagement through curated influencer activations at ComplexCon, NBA All-Star Weekend, and more. With a decade of experience operating at the intersection of content, culture, and community, Sara brings a builder’s mindset and a deep commitment to creator equity in every initiative she leads.

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Tickets

AfroTech Insider | Member Access

Events are complimentary for AfroTech Insider members.

Member Price Complimentary
Non-Member Access
Standard Price $50