2026 BizBash 40 Under 40: Katie Meyer

31-year-old CEO and director of events for MoonLab Productions

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:32pm

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Katie Meyer, 31, is the CEO and director of events for MoonLab Productions, a Los Angeles-based event agency. In less than 18 months as CEO, Meyer has sought to strengthen the existing bones of the agency, with the goal of unlocking the incredible talent within MoonLab and expanding the team's capacity and impact for how and where MoonLab's events can be experienced.

Why it matters

Meyer's leadership at MoonLab Productions highlights the growing importance of agile, adaptable event agencies that can navigate an ever-changing event landscape. As the events industry continues to evolve, young leaders like Meyer are shaping the future of experiential marketing and production.

The details

As CEO and director of events, Meyer works alongside a team of 15 full-time employees, balancing project and pitch leadership, agency strategy, and the behind-the-scenes work of running a business. Meyer's career journey began in college, where she was mentored by an industry veteran and introduced to the world of event production. This led her to connect with MoonLab Productions' founder, Cassandra Michler, who recognized Meyer's drive and energy to scale the agency's impact.

  • Katie Meyer became CEO of MoonLab Productions less than 18 months ago.
  • Meyer was introduced to the events industry as a college junior, when she was invited to support a major event as a production coordinator.

The players

Katie Meyer

The 31-year-old CEO and director of events for MoonLab Productions, a Los Angeles-based event agency.

Virginia Fout

An industry mentor who spearheads the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party and other major events, and who gave Meyer her first opportunity in the events industry as a college junior.

Cassandra Michler

The founder of MoonLab Productions, who recognized Meyer's drive and energy and helped build the runway for her to become CEO.

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What’s next

As Meyer heads into her third year leading MoonLab as CEO and director of events, her goal is to continue building and growing the agency while staying rooted in its missions and purpose, motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting impact through the work they create and the culture they continue to shape.

The takeaway

Katie Meyer's leadership at MoonLab Productions demonstrates the value of agile, adaptable event agencies that can navigate the evolving events industry. As a young CEO, Meyer is shaping the future of experiential marketing and production by empowering her team and expanding the agency's impact.