Founder Stories: Centennial World - Decoding the Internet’s Youth-Culture Machine
Foundations Stage
Featuring: Lauren Meisner. What do you get when you blend journalism, TikTok, and the creator economy into one powerhouse Gen Z media brand? You get Centennial World - the brainchild of Lauren Meisner, built at the intersection of internet culture and youth identity. From viral trends to the rise of digital fame, Centennial World has become a go-to source for millions of young people across the globe. But building a media company for Gen Z is anything but traditional. At Sunrise, Lauren will unpack what it takes to build trust with digital natives, how she’s navigated the ever-shifting social media landscape, and why covering the creator economy is shaping the future of storytelling. Whether you're building a brand, growing a community, or just trying to make sense of what’s trending online, this session will take you deep into the culture driving the internet’s next wave.
Session Speakers

Lauren Meisner
Lauren Meisner is the founder of Centennial World, an award-winning youth media brand reaching 15M Gen Zs monthly. It helps brands connect with young audiences through creator economy insights and digital-first strategy.

Georgia Robertson
Georgia is an Investor at Blackbird. Prior to Blackbird Georgia was an operator, leading the New Zealand markets as Chief Exec of Humanitix and then Fundamentally.
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