United States securities and exchange commission logo May 22, 2024 Edward H. Murphy Chief Executive Officer IZEA Worldwide, Inc. 1317 Edgewater Dr., #1880 Orlando, FL 32804 Re: IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed May 15, 2024 File No. 333-279424 Dear Edward H. Murphy: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Scott Anderegg at 202-551-3342 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services