Creator Connect - Meetup Group & Mini-Collaboration Network For Content Creators
Get Connected With Other YouTube, TikTok, & Instagram Creators in Austin, TX
Share ideas, sharpen your skills, and grow your audience alongside other like-minded creators in the Austin area. Weekly meetups on campus at the University of Texas.
Get Plugged Into a Meetup Group of Growth-Minded Creators 
If you're trying to grow your audience on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, our meetup group is 110% for you. You'll fit right in if you're friendly, humble, and all about taking action toward your goals. The meetups are peer hosted & peer focused. That means you can get help & support from other creators just like you. Here's some examples of different things you can get help with at meetups...
Better Together - It's Why We're Doing This 
Why go it alone? Surround yourself with other like-minded creators who all genuinely want to help each other grow & succeed. Imagine getting a few helpful pointers when you feel stuck or getting a little extra encouragement when something doesn't go exactly as planned. It makes a huge difference. Learn together, grow together, better together.
Watch this video to see who our meetups are for and what you can expect...
Interactive Weekly Meetups 
You can think of the meetups as an anchor resource that's there for you whenever you have specific questions you need help with, want to level up your skills & mindset, or just want to connect with other creators.
You can expect things like name tags, icebreakers, and rotating peer group activities & roundtables designed to help facilitate new introductions and make meeting other creators in the group feel as natural as possible.
The intention is to create a structure that gets people talking to each other & sharing ideas - as opposed to just standing around hoping others introduce themselves. We want to make it so that even if you're an introvert or a bit shy at first, you're still able to meet & connect with other creators through the structured group activities.
You can use the meetups to build relationships and make new friends so that when you come across new obstacles in the future, you already know people you can reach out to for suggestions.
**The first round of meetups begin in late summer 2026 and will continue into the fall. The meetups will be held on campus at the University of Texas - for more info on meetup dates and how to attend, just keep scrolling.
Creator Hangouts 
Aside from the main meetups, we'll also have some informal group hangouts. Things like going out to eat at restaurants, bowling, Topgolf, editing hangouts at coffee shops, etc. Why? Some of the best ideas & 'aha moments' happen when people are just hanging out and having a good time.
Interest-Based Feedback Groups 
We'll use the application you submit when you join to help place you in a smaller peer feedback group based on things like your skill level, creative interests, and long term goals as a creator. The more you have in common, the easier it is to get/give helpful suggestions and potentially even collaborate on future projects together.
Skool Group Access 
Skool is an iOS & android app built for community. When you join a Skool group it's just like joining a Facebook group with member posts & comment threads. You can use our private Skool group to ask questions, share ideas, and stay up to date on all upcoming meetups & events.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to attend meetups & events, you must meet the following requirements ...
1 - This meetup group is for adults only. You must be at least 18 years of age to join.
2 - You must be trying to grow an audience on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. You don't have to be active on all three, just one is fine.**
3 - You must follow the meetup rules (see the rules section for more details).
**We don't care how many subscribers or followers you currently have. What's more important is that you're the type of person who is going to be a positive presence in the group and you have a genuine desire to learn & grow. Once you join, we'll help you get connected with other creators who are at your skill level.
Meetup Rules & Expectations 
The meetups are a resource, not an obligation. That means there are no time commitments (you're free to come & go in a way that fits your schedule). That said, there are 3 rules you must comply with at meetups...
1 - Don't Kill the Vibe: Be a source of positivity, encourage your peers, and have fun. No politics, no harassment, no drama. Genuinely try to be helpful to others in the group to the best of your ability.
2 - Keep the Discussion Constructive: Friendly debate & difference of opinion are always welcome. Just make sure you keep it respectful & constructive. If you don't know how to disagree respectfully, this meetup group is not for you.
3 - Be Respectful of Host Venues: Always be considerate & respectful of the host venues for any of the meetups and or events. That includes venue staff. Never leave trash or damage property.
These rules will be enforced so if you do not agree with them, please do not attempt to join. Repeated and/or severe violations of any of these rules will result in getting banned from future meetups & events.
How to Attend Your First Meetup - Fill Out a New Member Application 
Test phase meetups begin summer 2026 on campus at the University of Texas. During the test phase, we'll be trying out different meetup formats & activities to see which work best. If you would like to participate in the test phase, simply fill out a New Member Application linked down below. Test phase participants get free access to meetups and resources even if there are ever membership dues in the future.
Before you fill out an application please keep in mind that to be eligible to join you must be an adult (18+ only) and actively trying to grow an audience on at least one of the platforms mentioned (YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram).
Please be honest & accurate with your application responses. Your answers will help us understand your skill level, creative interests, and long-term goals so that we can put you in the appropriate peer breakout groups at meetups.
Once meetups are set to begin, we'll send out a welcome email with meetup details as well as info on how to access the member resources.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the limited number of spots and physical space at meetups, you may be waitlisted. Spots are filled on a 'first come, first served' basis, assuming you meet all of the eligibility requirements and are a good fit for the group. If you get waitlisted, we'll send you an email when new spots open up and you are able to start attending meetups.
To fill out a New Member Application (via Tally Forms) click the green button below:
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url link to New Member Application:
Invite Your Creator Friends
Know someone who is trying to grow their audience on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram? Think they might be interested in joining? Feel free to share this page and invite them to fill out a New Member Application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check out the FAQs below, click the question to show the answer.
Meetups will be held on campus at the University of Texas with specific dates, times, and location details to be announced to approved members. Make sure you fill out your New Member Application to get added to our 'new members' email list.
The meetups are mainly composed of rotating peer group activities designed to help you: 1) meet other creators, 2) get feedback on whatever you need help with, and 3) become a smarter YouTube/TikTok/Instagram creator.
They would need to fill out an application first. (We require an application to preserve the quality of the group and keep out any potential bad actors.) If you know someone who you think might be interested, you're welcome to share this page and invite them to fill out a New Member Application.
The waitlist is to help limit the number of new attendees at meetups. (If there are too many new attendees, it might mess up the flow of meetups. We want there to be a good mix of new attendees and returning attendees.) If you get waitlisted, we'll send you an email when you can start attending meetups. Thanks for your patience & understanding.
You can send an email to info@creatorconnectaustin.com.
The meetups & events are a resource, not an obligation. Once your application gets approved, you're free to come and go in a way that fits your schedule.
Yes, especially if you plan to put your podcast on YouTube (now the largest podcast platform). TikTok & Instagram Reels are also a great way to promote your podcast if you know how to use clips to generate curiosity.
No, we genuinely don't care about that. What's more important is that you're the type of person who is going to be a positive presence in the group and you have a genuine desire to learn & grow. Once you join, we'll help you get connected with other creators who are at your skill level.
No. The hangouts (dinners, bowling, watch parties, etc.) are just an extra outlet for members to connect & have fun, but there is no obligation to attend. Sometimes the hangouts will be planned, other times it will be impromptu. You can check the Skool group calendar section to stay up to date on upcoming events.
Skool is an iOS & android app built for community. When you join a Skool group it's just like joining a Facebook group but on the Skool app. You can use our private Skool group to ask questions & share ideas between meetups. It also has a calendar section so you can stay up to date on meetups & events.
Not currently. There may be in the future as the group grows but if you join when it's free, it will always be free for you.
During the 'test phase' we'll be trying out different formats & meetup structures to see which work best. Test phase participants get free lifetime access to the group even if membership dues ever increase in the future.
Get Involved and Volunteer 
If you'd like to rotate as an occasional volunteer at meetups (take photos, help welcome & guide new attendees, etc.) fill out your NMA and [send us an email]. As a volunteer you get priority access, bypass the waitlist, and any future member dues/fees get waived.