Meet Ted Murphy – Founder and CEO of IZEA, an online marketing company connecting brands with content creators. With over $100 million in equity capital raised and $4 billion in shareholder liquidity, Ted is a serial entrepreneur, job creator, and influencer marketing pioneer. As the father of the "Pay Per Post" compensation model, Ted has left a lasting impact on the industry. His companies have generated over $200 million in sales since he started his first venture in high school.

Ted has experience with both bootstrapping and securing VC funding, and has even taken a company public. His investors have included top tier VCs, hedge funds, public company CEOs, and multiple billionaires. He is also an angel investor in several startups and was an early supporter/miner of Bitcoin.

Ted has provided consulting services to some of the world's largest marketing organizations, including FOX, Bombardier, General Motors, SeaWorld, and Disney. He has also negotiated deals with celebrities such as Diddy, Kim Kardashian, and Daymond John. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented to marketing and internet professionals around the world. Ted has frequently been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Wired, USA Today, Fortune, and Adweek, among others.

Ted studied at Florida State University and sits on several advisory boards, including Admiral: Adblock Publisher Solutions, and formerly OrlandoiX. He has also held roles such as Chairman of the Board at IZEA, Board Member at OrlandoiX, Founder/CEO at MindComet, and Founder/VP of Creative Services at ThinkCreative.