Rachel Masters

Managing Director
Masters Collective

Rachel Masters is a pioneering leader in the Creator Economy with over 20 years of experience advancing digital innovation and community building. As founder of Masters Collective, she develops strategic marketing initiatives for an elite clientele including Silicon Valley thought leaders, global music icons, and health and wellness experts, with a collective following exceeding 500 million across platforms.

A sought-after strategic advisor, Rachel has curated experiences at prestigious events including the 1 Billion Followers Summit, World Economic Forum in Davos, and Miami Art Basel. Her expertise in brand development and digital strategy has benefited notable clients such as Linkin Park, Hearst Corporation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece and many more.

She is also a Co-Founder of the Bay Area Creator Economy community, furthering her commitment to industry growth and innovation.

Previously, Rachel served as VP of Marketing at Mighty Networks and VP of Strategic Relationships at Ning, where she worked alongside Marc Andreessen and Gina Bianchini. She also worked at Warner Music Group. She holds an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and graduated cum laude with High Honors from Brandeis University as a University Scholar.

Industry Track

IRL FTW: The Power of Live Events to Drive Community Engagement

Duration: 35 minutes

Location: Room 304AB

Friday, June 20

12:55 pm - 1:30 pm

Featuring: Anthony Po, Rachel Masters (Managing Director at Masters Collective), Sara Mengesha (Head of Community & Growth at The Lightouse)

Creators aren’t just shaping digital culture; they’re redefining live experiences. From sold-out arena shows to intimate meetups, creators are turning influence into real-world community, proving that engagement doesn’t stop at the screen. But it’s not just fans showing up! Events have also become key gathering points for creators, operators, and partners to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. This session explores how live and local experiences are becoming a new center of gravity for the creator economy. We’ll dig into the design, marketing, and monetization of successful creator-led events, the role of brand and platform partnerships, and how these IRL moments deepen loyalty while strengthening ties across the ecosystem itself.

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