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Influencers pick their 14 favorite creator-economy startups that help them monetize, grow their audiences, and build online businesses

• The number of influencers continues to climb alongside the rise of creator-economy startups.
• Insider spoke with 14 creators about which startups they use and why they like them.

What it does: Hashtag Pay Me is a pricing tool that creators can use to figure out the best rates to charge for sponsored posts on social-media platforms. The creator inputs their information, including which brand they're working with and the specific campaign requirements. The pricing calculator then assesses what they should be paid. The calculator is a living tool, and its data is updated every month based on the information creators input.