MrBeast has hired a team from an A16z-backed startup as he races to build a creator platform

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been on a tech hiring spree at his company, Beast Industries. Kristina Bumphrey/WWD via Getty Images MrBeast's company hired a team from the Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup Pietra. They'll help Beast Industries build a platform to match brands and creators. The company is racing to diversify itself beyond YouTube videos. MrBeast has been on a hiring spree as he builds a platform to match brands with creators for sponsorship deals — and div...