Intrepid

Intrepid is a financial technology company that brings innovation, inspiration, and opportunity to every entrepreneur and business in the creator economy.

Our core product "Superstar" is a creator marketing management software designed to automate the way data-driven marketing teams operate. It offers an integrated platform to manage the entire lifecycle of creator marketing campaigns. 

The objective is to streamline processes from the creator discovery phase to payments, all while leveraging data-driven insights and fostering enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

I recruit customers, partners and lead our global community.

Co-Founder | Community | Growth 

Activate America

Producer of Amplified Avondale https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedavondale/ 

Activate America leads urban transformation and regenerative placemaking projects, creating vibrant cultural hubs for economic revitalization and fosters community connection and cultural diversity.

As the Founder and CEO of Activate America, I orchestrated a transformative journey that significantly impacted the local community. We've achieved remarkable milestones:

Community Development: Our festival transitioned from a homogenous gathering into a diverse and inclusive event, with over 1,000 monthly attendees representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds, fostering an inclusive sense of community and cultural diversity.

Revenue Growth: Doubled and tripled revenue for local merchants, contributing to the economic vitality of the community.

Urban Revitalization: Pioneered the creation of a net-new entertainment district, catalyzing urban revitalization and cultural enrichment.

Founder and CEO

Delivering over a hundred keynote speeches, panels, and moderated discussions on Fintech, Modern Banking, Web3, Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Work.

Translating deep tech trends into human-centric insights, driven by my entrepreneurial, executive recruiting, and advisory background.

Public Speaker

Silver Creek Partners

Full time through 2016, select long term clients through 2023. Global reach.
Key Contributions:

Recruited and onboarded over 2500 professionals, driving substantial revenue growth and innovation for diverse organizations. Hundreds of customers from idea stage to F50.
Functional areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Development
Roles: CSuite to individual contributor.
Google, SAP, SingTel, AIA, Flipt, Anheiser Busch, Salesforce,

Key Accomplishments:
Scaled startup engineering teams from initial hires to robust units of up to 40 engineers.

Led talent acquisition for a HealhTech startup from idea to a teams 140+ employees.

Led talent acquisition efforts for a Fortune 100 electronics manufacturer, resulting in 35 senior manager and executive hires within 12 months.

Scaled a Fortune 50 insurance company's newly formed division from a single employee to 35 senior hires in just 18 months, including relocating 25 senior executives to Singapore.

Oversaw organizational design and talent acquisition for a corporate development and Innovation business unit, culminating in 14 executive-level hires.

Drove early success for startups, consistently recruiting first customers in zero to one environments.

Founder | Executive Recruiter

Intrepid Ventures

Intrepid Ventures was a Blockchain and Web3 startup studio and innovation lab for founders and chief innovation officers.

Customer-facing leader with a proven track record of success in growing and engaging communities, launching successful events, and building relationships in the blockchain and Web3 space.

Grew a global invite-only community from 0 to 30,000+ members in 18 months. Community led insights and guidance helped to shape the thinking of community members and position them for success in the rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 space.

Developed and launched more than 20 sponsored events across Southeast Asia through ecosystem partners including Visa, Prudential, AIA, IFC World Bank, IBM, and others, attracting over 10,000 attendees. 

Facilitated community-driven innovation and collaboration, resulting in the launch of multiple successful blockchain/crypto products across insurance, fintech, security, and gaming.

Intrepid Ventures | Co-Founder | Blockchain & Web3 Venture Studio

Creator Economy | Influencer Marketing | Community | Sales and Partnerships | Recruiting

I help Influencer Marketing teams unify, automate, and scale their operations so they can focus on growth vs. administrative tasks.


I've recruited and helped build amazing teams (onboarded 2500+ professionals).
I've designed and built global communities from zero to 30K+.
Designed, launched and produced 18 Music and Art Festivals, 5 large scale conferences and 100+ events
Co-founded 4 startups in  Blockchain, Healthech, Fintech and AI/Automation.

Zach Piester

Lindsey Gamble

I’m an influencer marketing and creator economy consultant, advisor, and speaker. 

With over eight years of experience working with enterprise consumer brands on influencer marketing campaigns and a deep understanding of the creator economy, I help brands and influencer marketing platforms/agencies experiment with and enter new trends.

I've worked with brands like Tyson Foods, SharkNinja, HotelTonight, GoPro, Chobani, Wilson Tennis, Fanatics, Samsung, Mackenzie-Childs, Ford, and more. 

I write a weekly newsletter that delves into essential social media and influencer marketing news and trends, providing actionable insights for creators and marketers. Buffer named it one of the best marketing newsletters to subscribe to in 2024.

I’ve been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Voice in the Creator Economy, Business Insider as a Rising Star of the Creator Economy, and as a Top Creator Economy and Influencer Marketing Expert to Know. Hello Partner has also honored me as a Top US Partnership Marketing Changemaker.

My insights and perspectives on influencer marketing and the creator economy have also been featured in media outlets, including Business Insider, Vogue Business, AdAge, Digiday, The Information, The Drum, Marketing Brew, Social Media Today, and more.

Here are a few ways I can help you: 
🚀 Go-To-Market Strategy
📈 Influencer Marketing Strategy Development
🤳🏾Creator Acquisition 
🔍 Product & Service Offering Audits
📊 Campaign & Program Strategic Audits
🕵️‍♂️ Competitor Research & Analysis
🛠️ Influencer Technology Vetting & Selection
💼 Business & Corporate Development
🧠 Fractional Strategist
🎓 Team Training & Education 

I'm also available for:
🎤 Speaking Engagements 
🎓 Guest Lectures
📚 Workshops
🤝 Brand Partnerships/Sponsored Content (LinkedIn, Newsletter)

Reach out: business@lindseygamble.com

Associate Director of Influencer Innovation (formerly Mavrck)

Creating content is often the easy part of being a creator.

But the business side is where most creators struggle. H&R Block's research shows 70% of creators find managing finances difficult, and 1 in 4 cite taxes as their top business stressor.

This tax season, H&R Block is aiming to make things easier with Creator Suite, a new DIY online filing system built specifically for content creators.

Key features include:

💰 Prompts to capture revenue from YouTube, subscriptions, brand deals, and more
📝 Guidance on creator-specific write-offs like equipment, travel to brand events, home office space, and other expenses
🧾 1099/1099-NEC reconciliation to avoid double-reporting income
📊 Quarterly estimated tax calculators to stay on track

H&R Block's move highlights a growing opportunity I've been watching. More legacy companies are recognizing creators as a distinct consumer segment.

Financial services have been early movers, with brands like Visa and Mastercard launching initiatives tailored to creators as customers. But the opportunity isn't limited to this industry.

I believe every company, in any industry, can tap into the growing creator economy by identifying how its products or services can meet the needs of creators, whether for their business or their lifestyle.

Sometimes that means launching something net new. Other times it means adapting an existing offering. And in many cases, it simply means reframing the messaging around your product to speak directly to creators.

With more people entering the creator economy, some by choice and others forced into it due to shifting workforce dynamics, brands that take this route have the chance to support and unlock revenue from a group of people they'd likely miss out on otherwise.

VP, Creator Strategy & Innovation | Creator Economy Expert | Advisor

94% of marketers say trust is the key to success in B2B. 

One of the most effective ways to build that trust? Partnering with creators on LinkedIn.

More B2B buyers are turning to creators on LinkedIn, with over 80% saying creator content shapes their purchasing decisions, and nearly half actively relying on it during decision-making. 

That is why LinkedIn influencer marketing has exploded over the past few years.

But LinkedIn influencer marketing is not the same as Instagram or TikTok influencer marketing. That means your strategy should be different, too.

I teamed up with HubSpot on a free guide on how you can work with LinkedIn Creators.

Inside you’ll find: 

🔍 How to identify the right creators to partner with

✅ What criteria actually matter when evaluating fit (hint: it’s not just follow count)

📺 The formats partnerships can take on LinkedIn

🏆 Keys to long-term success in B2B creator programs

Plus, I compiled a list of 140+ LinkedIn creators to help you start outreach immediately, along with a creator vetting scorecard to take the guesswork out of selection.

Grab the guide and resources in the comments. 👇🏿

#AD #HubSpotMediaPartner

Brand partnership • VP, Creator Strategy & Innovation | Creator Economy Expert | Advisor

Threads just made it easier for podcast creators to turn clip viewers into full-episode listeners. 🎙️ 

The platform now supports rich link previews for podcast video clips. Creators can upload a clip and add a link to the full episode on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Audiences will then see a preview card that links directly to the full episode.

Short-form clips have become a major discovery tool for podcasts, especially on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

The challenge has always been conversion: getting someone who watched a 30- to 60-second clip to actually listen to the full episode. This is not only important for podcast creators to grow their audiences, but also for monetization through ad reads and sponsorships.

This feature eases some of that friction and gives creators a clearer path from clip to episode.

TikTok tested something similar a few years ago but eventually sunset it, which was a missed opportunity given how well social and podcasting go together.

This move fits Threads’ bigger goal of becoming a hub where podcast creators and fans connect. 

A few months ago it launched initial podcast features like highlighting podcasts in bios and making podcast links more prominent.

Threads has also been getting more involved in podcasts offline, such as  head Connor Hayes being a guest on a live recording of the All The Smoke Podcast and the platform hosting a booth during Super Bowl Week where creators and hosts could record podcast content. 

Threads is far from the only platform chasing podcasts. 

Everyone from YouTube, Spotify, Apple, TikTok, Netflix, Tube, Hulu, and more has been making moves in the space, and for good reason.

New research from Edison Research  found that for the first time ever, podcasts have surpassed spoken-word radio.

Momentum for podcast creators, communities, content, and advertisers is huge.

I probably should have kept one of the podcasts I started back in 2017 going, huh? 🤦🏾‍♂️

Only 39% of marketers have full transparency into how their creator marketing budgets are split between agency fees and creator pay.

That is one reason why we're seeing more brands bring their creator marketing in-house.

The Association of National Advertisers' new Influencer Marketing Agency Compensation Report reveals just how murky things have gotten.

30% of brand marketers survey say that their agencies use non-transparent compensation practices like bundling fees without breaking out creator pay, adding undisclosed markups, or reselling services without revealing original costs.

It makes sense for compensation models to vary, since agencies offer different services and tech, specialize in different areas, and bring different things to the table. The issue isn't the variation, but it's the lack of clarity.

With U.S. creator marketing spend projected to hit $43.9 billion this year per the IAB,  the stakes are higher than ever. As more dollars flow into the ecosystem, the demand for accountability on where those dollars go is only going to increase.

For those of us on the agency side, transparency will increasingly become important to brand clients. Even when there are markups or bundling, being able to explain why and ultimately deliver results is what matters.

But even with that, it's natural for brands to want to own more of their creator marketing in-house due to benefits like greater control, cost efficiencies, and having direct relationships with the creators they partner with.

For agencies to stay competitive, their value proposition must evolve. Execution is table stakes.

Strategic consulting, access to top-tier creators, bringing complex campaigns to life, connecting creator marketing to the broader business goals and marketing mix, and tying it all together with measurement will be some of key differentiators.

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