IZEA Worldwide CEO Patrick Venetucci's Stock Transactions and RSU Vesting

This Form 4 filing reports stock transactions by Patrick J. Venetucci, Chief Executive Officer of IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA). On April 30, 2026, Venetucci acquired 30,650 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 356,260 shares. Simultaneously, he disposed of 13,578 shares at $4.10 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting, resulting in a net post-transaction holding of 342,682 shares. The RSUs were issued under the company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan on September 9, 2024, and vest quarterly in 16 equal installments. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. These transactions reflect routine executive compensation activity involving equity awards and associated tax obligations.