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Get paid by AI companies to explain their tools: Megan Lieu, $5K–$30K a deal
Explaining AI tools well is a paid niche, and LinkedIn counts as a creator platform.
Figures as reported by CNBC (deal ranges self-reported by the creator; partnership range from an unnamed source) · source
From CNBC · Feb 2026
The Short Version
How Megan Lieu made $400K–$600K big AI-brand partnerships (CNBC) with Claude Code, according to CNBC (self-reported).
- What: Megan Lieu makes tech and career content and has a background as a data scientist, which she says helped her attract AI brands.
- Result: She told CNBC her sponsored deals typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the campaign, with nearly 400,000 followers across platforms.
- Made with: Claude Code
| Who | Megan Lieu |
|---|---|
| Tool | Claude Code |
| Money | $400K–$600K big AI-brand partnerships (CNBC) |
| Timeframe | Feb 2026 |
| Source | CNBC |
| Self-reported | Yes |
The workflow
Made With
Claude CodeUse · Anthropic's agentic coding tool that edits files and runs commands in your codebaseTry Claude Code AIMore CasesWhere & With What
What They Did
- 1The moveMegan Lieu makes tech and career content and has a background as a data scientist, which she says helped her attract AI brands.
- 2Step 2Build credibility in one niche
- 3Step 3Post real AI tutorials
- 4ResultShe told CNBC her sponsored deals typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the campaign, with nearly 400,000 followers across platforms.
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Claude Code (anthropic's agentic coding tool that edits files and runs commands in your codebase).
How much does it cost?
Claude Code is paid or trial-based. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Follow the platform rules and disclose ads.
Watch out: She did not disclose the Anthropic fee. Always label sponsored posts.
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write a 150-word LinkedIn post showing one real task I did with [AI tool]: the problem, 3 steps, the result and an honest limitation, written for [audience].
Starter tools
Your first step
Open Claude Code, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: She landed her first AI deal in mid-2025; her biggest so far was with Anthropic to promote Claude, including a sponsored LinkedIn post on Claude Code.
Results: CNBC also reported, citing a person familiar with the deals, that Microsoft and Google have paid creators $400,000 to $600,000 for multi-month partnerships (CNBC, Feb 2026).
Source: CNBC · Feb 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as reported by CNBC (deal ranges self-reported by the creator; partnership range from an unnamed source). Updated .
