Keith Dorsey

Talent manager
Youngguns ent

Keith Dorsey is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Young Guns Entertainment one of the largest social media talent agency in the U.S., managing creators with over 300 million combined followers with revenue paid to creators over $30 million annually. Based in Atlanta, Keith has led national and global campaigns with brands like Amazon, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, and the Atlanta Hawks.In 2020, he founded Collab Crib, the first Black influencer house in the U.S., which became the subject of the New York Times x FX x Hulu documentary “Who Gets To Be an Influencer” and its own series on Facebook Watch—both executive produced by Keith. The house was later recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 (2022).Keith also launched Collab Studios, a premiere content space in Atlanta, and in 2024 debuted Collab+, a streaming platform for shows, films, and documentaries made by and for creators. His work continues to reshape the future for all creatives in the influencer and entertainment space.

Industry Track

TikTok LIVE: Leveraging the For You Feed to Build a Thriving Community (presented by TikTok Live)

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 304AB

Friday, June 20

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Featuring: Joey Meehan (Business Development Lead at TikTok LIVE), Keith Dorsey (Talent manager at Youngguns ent), Veronica Zelle SHMedia/Digital Futures (Chief Creative Officer at SHM - Digital Futrues) and more

Join TikTok LIVE and leading creator agencies for a tactical session on unlocking the potential of LIVE content. This session delivers unmatched insights into building scalable monetization models, managing LIVE-first talent, and leveraging real-time engagement. Whether you represent a digital agency or lead creator operations, you'll leave with actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of how TikTok LIVE supports long-term growth for professionals in the creator economy.

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