Brett Dashevsky
Founder & Organizer
Creator Economy NYC
Founder, Creator Economy NYC & Co-Founder, Siftsy – Brett Dashevsky is a leading voice in New York’s creator economy. Through Creator Economy NYC he has created a hub for thousands of creators and marketers, and with Siftsy he helps agencies analyse comment-section sentiment.
Originally working in finance, Brett was drawn to the burgeoning creator economy and started hosting small meet-ups in New York for creators and marketers to share knowledge. These gatherings evolved into Creator Economy NYC, a community that now hosts sold-out panels, happy hours and conferences connecting thousands of creators, brands and investors. Recognising that valuable insights lay buried in comments sections, he co-founded Siftsy, a platform that analyses comments on influencer campaigns to reveal what audiences really think and feel. Brett also serves as Head of Content Creators at Kickstarter, helping guide creators as they launch projects. He is passionate about empowering creators as small businesses and advocates for better data and tools to help them thrive. His enthusiasm and ability to bring people together have made him a go-to connector in the industry.
Experience
Founder & Organizer
Creator Economy NYC
2023 - Present
Co-Founder
siftsy
2023 - Present
Head of Content Creators
Kickstarter
2024 - 2025
Co-Founder
Healthcare Huddle
2020 - 2024
Creator Manager
Workweek
2021 - 2023
Thought
Leadership
The Insider Story of Creator Economy NYC
Creator Diaries by beehiiv
In-depth interview about the early days, mindset, business model, and growth of Creator Economy NYC.
How Founder of Creator Economy NYC Built Community, Got Sponsors with In-Person Events
Business Insider
December 2023 feature on building community and sponsorships through in-person events in NYC.
Essentials for Success in the Creator Economy
The Content Is Easy Podcast
August 2024 episode featuring Brett Dashevsky on growth of the creator economy and changing brand relationships.
The Creator Using In-Person Events As His Social Media
9-5 Quitters Club
Dashevsky discusses Creator Economy NYC, his Kickstarter background, and his entrepreneurship vision.
What is the Creator Economy and what does it mean for 'traditional' media?
DPP Podcast
Discussion with Kaya Yurieff on the evolution of content creators into entrepreneurs and its impact on the media industry (notation: Media Supply Festival, New York, June 2025).
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Experience
Founder & Organizer
2023 - PresentCreator Economy NYC
Creator Economy NYC is the largest network for creators and the ecosystem supporting them. Through curated events, strategic partnerships, and education, we empower creators to grow their businesses and shape the future of entrepreneurship.
Co-Founder
2023 - Presentsiftsy
Siftsy is a consumer intelligence platform built for the modern age, using AI to extract rich insights from social media comment sections. Our tool helps brands and agencies tap into audience sentiment, uncover emerging trends, and make smarter business decisions.
Head of Content Creators
2024 - 2025Kickstarter
Developed and executed Kickstarter’s content creator strategy, guiding top creators in transforming their audiences into engaged backers. Partnered with some of the biggest names in digital media — including Hank Green, Solar Balls, Brent Underwood, Jake Carlini, Haminations and more — to launch high-impact crowdfunding campaigns.
Co-Founder
2020 - 2024Healthcare Huddle
(Acquired) Built a creator-led media company delivering concise, engaging healthcare news and insights for industry professionals. Through our newsletter and social media content, Healthcare Huddle made complex healthcare topics accessible and actionable. Successfully scaled the brand before its acquisition.
Creator Manager
2021 - 2023Workweek
Led strategy and execution for Workweek’s Creator Success unit, building the systems and processes that enabled creators to grow and monetize their brands. Oversaw the launch of 20 creator-led newsletters from 0 to 1, while developing scalable infrastructure to expand Workweek’s newsletter division.
Project & Process Manager
2020 - 2021Capital One
Strategy & Growth
2018 - 2019Good Uncle
Analyst
2018 - 2018TD
Legislative Associate for U.S. Senator Cory A. Booker
2017 - 2018United States Senate