Kacie Margis, an influencer and content creator, accused Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates of haggling over her $250 job rate on social media.
Margis shared a screenshot of a message from Phoebe Gates, who claimed to be the founder of @phiaco, a startup launching at the end of the month.
The message read, 'We're still a scrappy startup so budget's super limited, but we'd still love to work with you if you're open.' However, Margis claimed that Gates found her through Collabstr, a free online marketplace that connects brands with influencers for paid collaborations, where her charge is mentioned as $250.
The post prompted a series of responses, with some users expressing support for Margis and criticizing Phoebe Gates for trying to undercut her rate.
One user commented, 'Phoebe Gates also just flat out steals other startups' ideas, IP, marketing, etc, on top of leveraging creators to work for free. She's honestly a cancer in the sustainable fashion space.'
Margis responded, 'Seriously! Ugh. Meanwhile, other brands that found me on Collabstr want to book me directly so I can make MORE money, not less. Just an example of how the rich get richer by undercutting the rest of us.'
