# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001573505
**File Stem:** 0001495231-23-000023
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 11196
**Document Hash:** 467a7ac58519323729677de5a0dc0c75
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001495231-23-000023.hdr.sgml**: 20230201

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001495231-23-000023

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230131

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230201

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230201

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Murphy Edward H
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001573505

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37703
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23577019

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O IZEA, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 480 NORTH ORLANDO AVENUE, SUITE 200
- **CITY:** ORLANDO
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32789

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MURPHY EDWARD HANS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130402
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001495231
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-ADVERTISING [7310]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 371530765
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1317 EDGEWATER DR #1880
- **CITY:** ORLANDO
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32804
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 407-674-6911

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1317 EDGEWATER DR #1880
- **CITY:** ORLANDO
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32804

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** IZEA, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20120522

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** IZEA Holdings, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110519

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Rapid Holdings Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100624

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Murphy Edward H<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1317 EDGEWATER DR #1880<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>ORLANDO, FL 32804<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-01-31 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_Chief Executive Officer_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>IZEA Worldwide, Inc. [ IZEA ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 5381 | A | $0 | 784085 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 1820 | A | $0 | 785905 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 414 | A | $0 | 786319 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 446 | A | $0 | 786765 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 742 | A | $0 | 787507 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 1095 | A | $0 | 788602 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 407 | A | $0 | 789009 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 748 | A | $0 | 789757 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 4167 | A | $0 | 793924 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  | 761 | A | $0 | 794685 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-01-31 |  | F |  | 6821<sup>(1)</sup> | D | $0.7136 | 787864 | D |  |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13127 | I | By Dogfish Ventures LLLP<sup>(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 | I | By Spouse |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 5381 | 2019-08-31 | <sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 5381.0 | $0 | 32290 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 1820 | 2020-04-30 | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 1820.0 | $0 | 3640 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 414 | 2020-05-31 | <sup>(6)</sup> | Common Stock | 414.0 | $0 | 1242 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 446 | 2020-08-31 | <sup>(7)</sup> | Common Stock | 446.0 | $0 | 2676 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 742 | 2020-11-30 | <sup>(8)</sup> | Common Stock | 742.0 | $0 | 6678 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 1095 | 2022-04-30 | <sup>(9)</sup> | Common Stock | 1095.0 | $0 | 28457 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 407 | 2022-05-31 | <sup>(10)</sup> | Common Stock | 407.0 | $0 | 11000 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 748 | 2022-11-30 | <sup>(11)</sup> | Common Stock | 748.0 | $0 | 23217 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 4167 | 2022-08-27 | <sup>(12)</sup> | Common Stock | 4167.0 | $0 | 174998 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2023-01-31 |  | M |  |  | 761 | 2022-12-31 | <sup>(13)</sup> | Common Stock | 761.0 | $0 | 25865 | D |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of the Restricted Stock Units.

(2) Edward Murphy, as a partner of Dogfish Ventures LLLP, has voting power and investment power over the securities held by Dogfish Ventures LLLP.

(3) Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive at settlement one share of Issuer common stock.

(4) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on August 29, 2019 and vest in 48 equal monthly installments commencing on the grant date and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(5) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 3, 2020 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(6) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on May 31, 2020 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(7) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on August 31, 2020 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(8) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on November 30, 2020 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(9) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on April 1, 2022 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(10) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on May 19, 2022 and vest in 36 equal monthly installments commencing on the last day of the month in which the grant occurred and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(11) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on August 16, 2022, and vest 1/12th cliff vesting on November 30, 2022 then in equal monthly installments over the next 33 months.

(12) This Option was issued under the Issuer's May 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on August 27, 2022, pursuant to the reporting person's employment agreement and vests in 48 equal monthly installments commencing on the grant date and on the last day of each succeeding month thereafter.

(13) These Restricted Stock Units were issued under the Issuer's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on November 18, 2022, and vest in equal monthly installments over 12 months.

**Signature:** By: /s/ Peter J. Biere as attorney-in-fact for Edward H. Murphy  
**Date:** 2023-02-01

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

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