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TikTok is for the creator middle class, but top earners favor Instagram

Overall, creators rank TikTok first for brand posts, but say Instagram has more earning potential, according to a new survey from CreatorIQ.

• TikTok remains top choice for most creators' branded content
• Instagram favored by top-earning creators for monetization
• Survey of 5,000 creators shows Instagram's long-term business potential

16m ago ·businessinsider.com

A pain point in my Wall Street schedule inspired me to leave Citadel to found a laundry startup

Maria Cabral Menezes, 27, would work out before her job at Citadel every day. Her smelly gym bag gave her an idea for the company she's now building.

• Former JPMorgan and Citadel executive identified lack of innovation in detergent industry.
• Secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding from investors in laundry industry and finance.

22m ago ·businessinsider.com

Tony Blair’s son seeks $200m for new defence startup, reports say

• Nick Blair seeks $200 million for London-based defense tech startup Pyra.
• Pyra integrates various defense systems into a unified platform.
• Company plans deployment for summer 2026.

25m ago ·sifted.eu