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Naomi Osaka Becomes Youngest Investor, First Athlete Ambassador For Sweetgreen

This tennis superstar is a trendsetter and a go-getter. In an exclusive story with Good Morning America, fast-food salad chain Sweetgreen announced its newest partnership with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, making her both the first national athlete ambassador for the company and its youngest investor. “Naomi represents not only a great tennis player, but so much beyond that. She stands up for what she believes in — a lot of social justice issues — and is really into speaking to this next generation in a way that still has humility and is connected to culture,” Sweetgreen co-founder Nathaniel Ru — also chief brand officer — told the outlet. “She just really aligns with our values at Sweetgreen and is passionate about it.” In her new role, Osaka hopes to use her image and influence to change the way both brands and athletes advise on nutrition for the general public. “Anyone that knows me knows I’ve been into @sweetgreen for a while (I eat it minimum three times a week...

May 6, 2021

Snoop Dogg Invests in Klarna, A Swedish VC Firm

Rap icon, Snoop Dogg is investing in Klarna, a Swedish online payment platform. Klarna is now one of Europe’s largest banks and provides payment solutions for shoppers across 100,000 retailers in 14 countries. The unicorn is valued at more than $2.5 billion. “I’ve been looking for an opportunity to expand my tech investment portfolio to Europe and seeing the way Klarna operates and how they challenge the status quo, I think it’s a match made in heaven,” Snoop Dogg said in a press release. Snoop is set to be the face of the company’s latest “Smoooth Dogg” advertising campaign. “Snoop is not only a rap legend, but also a successful businessman, with a genuine interest in tech, retail and e-commerce,” Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski said in a press release. “Teaming up with one of the smooothest persons alive, opens new doors to Klarna as we grow and develop as a company.” The rapper joins other artists like Jay-Z in the world of venture capital. Jay-Z’s firm Arrive targets...

Jan 18, 2019