Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played seven seasons with Seattle Mariners, three seasons with the Texas Rangers and twelve seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez began his professional career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Avatar-Concert Startup Wave’s $30 Million Round Draws Scooter Braun, Alex Rodriguez Among Investors
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital EditorScooter Braun, for one, thinks there’s a market for virtual concerts in which fans see their favorite artists performing as digital avatars.L.A.-based startup Wave announced $30 million in funding, with participation from investors including Braun, ex-Yankee ballplayer Alex Rodriguez, Superfly co-founder Rick Farman, and Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin.The new funding will “elevate Wave’s creation of personalized artist avatars, new virtual environments and formats, and interactive experiences,” the company said, including in-game activations and social experiences at the nexus of gaming and entertainment.
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