The Emerging Creators Accelerator
A free virtual program built to uplift and help emerging creators succeed in the new creator economy and Web3.
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Start Creating & Monetizing on Your Terms
Tired of creating for an always changing algorithm? Sick of small creator fund payouts? Web3 is changing social media and the creator economy making it easier than ever for creators to monetize how they choose. We created the Emerging Creators Accelerator to help creators like you learn about and succeed in Web3.
What You’ll Learn
Not just for crypto bros, understand how this new era of the internet can help you grow as a creator
Learn about how Web3 is expected to change social media and why the future of social won’t be controlled by a few major platforms
Hear from creators earning in Web3 about the advantages over traditional social platforms, plus learn how to monetize for your business
Learn about technology -- from blockchain to NFTs -- that's making new monetization and ownership opportunities possible
Learn From The Experts
We've brought together top Web3 experts, entrepreneurs, and creators alike. More to be announced.
Head of Growth, DeSo Foundation
Creator, Web3 Investor
@dylanjaggerlee
Co-founder & CPO, Pearl
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Head of Marketing, Pearl
The Curriculum
Creators will participate in 5 workshops, over 5 weeks, across a variety of Web3 and Creator Economy topics
Date: October 18, 2022
It seems like everyone is talking about Web3, but why does it matter to creators? Learn about the new tech powering Web3, how it is solving problems around monetization for creators, and changing the course of social media.
Speaker: Ed Moss, Head of Growth DeSo Foundation
Date: October 25, 2022
It may seem like the key way to make money as a creator is through sponsorships, but the reality is there are many options in the new creator economy. Hear about ways to monetize and how you can create content efficiently in Web3.
Speaker: Pearl Team, Featuring Dylan Lee - Creator & Web3 Investor
Date: November 2, 2022
Dive into why NFTs are so much more than .jpgs. Learn about what an NFT is, why they can be so valuable, and how you can start using them as a creator to grow your community and earnings.
Speaker: Ed Moss, Head of Growth DeSo Foundation
Date: November 8, 2022
Finally learn the basics in cryptocurrency including: what it is, what it’s used for, and how you can start getting paid in crypto as a creator.
Speaker: Naseem Al-Naji, Co-Founder & CPO Pearl
Date: November 15, 2022
Now that you’ve learned the basics of how Web3 is changing social media and the creator economy, hear from creators who are already monetizing and growing community in Web3.
Speaker: Panel of creators
For Creators Who Are...
Don’t worry, no experience in tech is needed
You’ve built a community of about 10k-250k followers and are age 18+
You’ve grown a positive community but are looking to take it to the next level
You’re looking for more than just brand sponsorships to grow your business
You want to learn how you can be early to the next big thing
Other Perks
Beyond learning about Web3 and the new Creator Economy, get access to so much more
Get verified as one of the earliest creators on Pearl and inform how the platform can best support creators
Meet other creators on the rise, join our Slack channel, and learn about and grow in Web3 together
Opportunities to be featured across Pearl marketing channels
Test new monetization and engagement features on Pearl before anyone else
Have the opportunity to join a select group of creators that help create the future of Pearl and access more perks
Ready to Dive Into The New Creator Economy?
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re looking for creators from all content verticals, who are at least 18 years old, and have built a community size of 10k - 250k followers on at least one social platform. You might be a great fit if you have built a strong and positive community, are looking to grow your business and monetize beyond brand sponsorships, and have an interest in being an early adopter in the future of social media. Creators outside of the U.S. are eligible to apply!
The program consists of 5 workshop sessions over 5 weeks, beginning on October 18th. Creators will meet once a week for approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The following dates are tentative: Week 1 - Oct. 18, 2022, Week 2 - Oct. 25, 2022, Week 3 - Nov. 2, 2022, Week 4 - Nov. 8, 2022, Week 5 -Nov. 15, 2022.
We will notify all applicants by October 14, 2022.
Pearl is a new social platform built for creators and their communities to grow and earn together. Using the technology of Web3, we are creating a platform that provides creative and economic opportunity for all types of creators through unique monetization features. We created the Emerging Creators Accelerator to uplift and help emerging creators succeed in the the new creator economy and Web3.
If you have any other questions, please contact creators@pearl.app.
