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Geoff Weiss
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By Geoff Weiss Verified| Business Insider Verified MrBeast wants to build a Disney for the next generation. The CEO of the YouTuber's company, Beast Industries, has explicitly made the comparison when pitching prospective investors interested in its latest funding round, two people familiar with the discussions told Business Insider. Jeffrey Housenbold, who joined the company in May, is presiding over Beast Industries as it looks to raise hundreds of millions in fresh funding at a $5 billion valuation, as Bloomberg reported in February.
MrBeast says it'll be 'way cheaper' to make his Feastables chocolates outside the US because of Trump's tariffs
By Nathan McAlone Verified, Geoff Weiss Verified, Henry Blodget| Business Insider Verified YouTuber MrBeast's chocolate brand Feastables could be affected by tariffs. Feastables 2025-04-08T17:25:09Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . MrBeast said Trump's tariffs are "pretty brutal" for his chocolate brand Feastables.
By Geoff Weiss Verified| Business Insider Verified MrBeast wants to build a Disney for the next generation. The CEO of the YouTuber's company, Beast Industries, has explicitly made the comparison when pitching prospective investors interested in its latest funding round, two people familiar with the discussions told Business Insider. Jeffrey Housenbold, who joined the company in May, is presiding over Beast Industries as it looks to raise hundreds of millions in fresh funding at a $5 billion valuation, as Bloomberg reported in February.
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Business Insider
Insider Inc. is a global digital media organization that provides comprehensive coverage of business, technology, and general interest news. Founded in 2007 by Henry Blodget and Kevin P. Ryan, the company originally launched as Silicon Alley Insider and rebranded to Business Insider in 2009. In 2015, it was acquired by Axel Springer SE, and in 2017, it adopted the name Insider Inc. to reflect its expanded focus. The company offers a range of digital news services, including articles, analysis, and investigative reports. It is known for its innovative visual storytelling, featuring interactive charts and videos. Insider Inc. also produces documentary-style videos and social media content. The organization has made significant contributions to journalism, breaking major stories and coining popular terms like "quiet quitting." With a global workforce, Insider Inc. influences public discourse and policy through its reporting.
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