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SPAC Goes The Quarterback: Kaepernick Files To Create Socially Conscious SPAC
IPO // February 09, 2021

Colin Kaepernick is leading a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on social justice, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Kaepernick will be the new co-chair of Mission Advancement, which WSJ reported will “emphasize the racial and diversity issues Mr. Kaepernick has championed on...

Nike Kaepernick Shoe A Sellout Success
Retail // December 24, 2019

Nike’s new shoe featuring former Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sold out on its first day, according to CNBC. The ‘True to 7’ shoe, this year’s installment of Nike’s Air Force 1 shoe, features Kaepernick’s image in an embroidered portrait on the shoe’s heel tab, as well...

Nike Pulls Early American Flag Sneaker Due To Symbolism Concerns
Retail // July 02, 2019

After former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick told Nike Inc. that it should not sell a shoe with a symbol that he and others believe to be offensive, the sportswear company pulled a sneaker that showed an early American flag. In celebration...

Nike Market Value Grows By $6B After Kaepernick Ads
Retail // September 24, 2018

After its controversial Colin Kaepernick ads appeared earlier in September, the market value of Nike has grown by $6 billion. All in, the retailer’s stock has risen by 36 percent during the year, with 5 percent of the gain occurring after the release of the...

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Colin Kaepernick Launches AI Company Focused on Creators

July 24, 2024
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) company that aims to use the technology to help creators produce, distribute and merchandise their work. The company, Lumi Story AI, will provide AI tools to help creators produce their work and will handle the logistics of distribution and merchandising via its platform, according […]

SPAC Goes The Quarterback: Kaepernick Files To Create Socially Conscious SPAC

February 09, 2021
Colin Kaepernick is leading a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on social justice, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Kaepernick will be the new co-chair of Mission Advancement,...

Nike Kaepernick Shoe A Sellout Success

December 24, 2019
Nike’s new shoe featuring former Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sold out on its first day, according to CNBC. The ‘True to 7’ shoe, this year’s installment of Nike’s Air Force 1...

Nike Pulls Early American Flag Sneaker Due To Symbolism Concerns

July 02, 2019
After former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick told Nike Inc. that it should not sell a shoe with a symbol that he and others believe to be...