Meet the first class of LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator Program
We recently announced a $25 million investment in creators , and I’m excited to introduce the first U.S. class of our Creator Accelerator Program. These creators are subject-matter experts on topics that span the world of work: from diversity, equity and inclusion to cryptocurrency, from sustainability to entrepreneurship, and more. They have a story to tell and the passion to build meaningful communities.?
The program includes creators like AJ Yawn , who’s focused on furthering the dialogue about mental health for men; TikTok star Natalie Rose , who has millions of us trying to guess her career; activist Adrion Porter , who is tackling age issues and opportunities; Marcus Howard , a video game expert who has a unique take on how games can help boost brands and careers; Mita Mallick , who is supporting women returning to the workforce amid the pandemic; and Melani Carter , who’s collecting stories of professional women in sports and sneaker culture.?
Selecting the first class of our Creator Accelerator Program wasn’t easy. We received thousands of incredible applications for 100 spots in this 10-week program. Our judges were amazed by the level of creativity and innovation — and the deep commitment to giving back — from all of the creators who applied.?
Many of you have asked whether we’ll be expanding this program to other countries and to more creators. The answer is a resounding YES! Stay tuned for more details on that soon — we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.?
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Our Community Management team is also continuing to support all creators who applied with tips for building community on LinkedIn. Be sure to follow the Creator Weekly newsletter and LinkedIn For Creators page to learn more about future opportunities, new tools and great ways to create content on LinkedIn.?
Congratulations to these creators in the first class of LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator Program:
Be sure to check out —?and follow — the Creator Accelerator Program 100; their conversations are just getting started.
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2 年Brilliant Les Mood and first 100 to have graduated! It's a shame about the 'racial exclusion'; as I remember LI began in UK. Now I'm aware it is US owned ... As those of you who know me ??Dr Candy?? Leighton I Cooling biophilic sustainable communities/cities, you know this is a tease; an endemic aspect of my personality. Even as we begin to get to know one another, it is great to share humour. Particularly if you can cope with my quirkiness, we are likely to 'get on'! Well done, all of you! No doubt you have been in good hands, working with Les Mood and ? Best wishes with everything that comes ahead. If you think it would assist to connect with a quirky UK-er who worked in MacDonald's Chicago before one opened even in London, it was a good way to get to US culture, I would welcome that. Anyone who is a friend of Les Mood is a friend of mine! My passionate is sustainability. As one of the community wrote to me this am said my vision is monumental. There is no point in anything insignificant; I have a record of achieving the 'impossible' ... Look forward to hearing from you!!!
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2 年When can the next cohort apply for this program?Callie Schweitzer
General Partner at Joyful VC | Ex-Silicon Valley Lobbyist | #1 Bestselling Author | Founder of VWS | Keynote Speaker | Rolling Stone Contributor
2 年I am looking forward to learning more information about this program and the criteria around how creators are selected.
Data Digger, Insight Bringer ??| Data Analyst | Business Analyst | SQL | Tableau | BigQuery | Workshop Facilitator
2 年Great initiative, love the idea, but heartbroken that it's the only USA focused. Looking forward to expanding more globally
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2 年Can't find Zackory Kirk This page doesn’t exist Please check your URL or return to LinkedIn home. ?? I did try.