Celebrity Biographies
10 celebrities who are also interested in technology
Jimmy Fallon
One of the most talked about TV show hosts, JimmyFallon is known for his uncanny wit and off-the-cuff witticism. Today, he is recognized as one of the industry’s top hosts, with high TRP ratings for The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. But Jimmy wasn’t always a comedian or host, he also studied computer programming at the College of Saint Rose in New York. He was pretty good at it and learned all the necessary languages and more, up to C++ and other programming languages. He then decided to make the switch to communications and majored in computer programming just one semester before completing it. During his own show, Fallon had once said that if there’s a computer programming sketch, he can do it somehow! Wow Jimmy, we are really impressed. Jimmy is now 41 years old and we have to say he doesn’t look the part! Besides being an excellent TV presenter, Jimmy is an actor, singer, writer and producer! He married Nancy in 2007 and has two children, Frances and Winnie.
J. R. Hildebrand
For those of you who may not know, Hildebrand is very popular on the race track. He is an American auto racer and drives in formula car driveSeries for Tyler McQuarrie. He’s only 27 years old and seems quite headstrong about his ambitions and motives to eventually be number 1! Hildebrand is not only a very handsome racing driver, but also shares his love of mechanical engineering. He had received an acceptance letter from MIT that he was keen to pursue. However, he knew his love of racing was far more than engineering. In an interview with Bloomberg, he spoke about how math and science have always been his favorite subjects and are part of his blood. With his motorsport career, he aims to encourage students around the world to pursue a STEM career. Aside from that, Hildebrand taught a physics class for a pilot program in Los Angeles.
Ashton Kutcher
This cute girl is known for her brilliant performances in many rom-com movies. The handsome boy surprised many with his performance as Steve Jobs in the Apple legacy documentary. However, not too many were happy with the outcome of the film. Like the brand, many expected a lot more from the film. However, do not underestimate the investment power of the handsome boy. He has invested in many technology companies such as Uber, Dwolla, Foursquare, Spotify and AirBnb. He has also invested in 51 technology companies, to be precise.
Kutcher is also known for his educationmedia company Katalyst. Katalyst curates entertainment and technology media events. That’s a great idea, we say. The company has hosted speakers such as Arianna Huffington, Steve Forbes and Ben Horowitz. About four years ago, Kutcher also founded One Note Investments with his friends. The company offers an early-stage initial investment targeting mobile apps and e-commerce startups.
Will.i.am
Die Black Eyed Peaslead, Will.i.I was aware that there were outlandish videos featuring futuristic cars and high-end technology. If you think about it now, Will.i.am always had a soft spot for modern technology. He used tech art on all Black Eyed Peas cover albums. He then entered the world of technology at Southern New Hampshire University. During his time there, he entered and performed in a FIRST robotics competition. Will.i.am was then appointed Head of Creative Innovation at Intel. He has also made and produced expressive music for Intel. He was involved in the design of laptops and tablets. In addition to his great career in the music industry, Will.i.am is one of the few musicians who, like most professionals in this field, has technical and creative knowledge.
Karlie Kloss
Not all models are known to coincide with theproductive minds. With a majority of their jobs including makeup, photo shoots, and fashion shows, not many of them have the time or interest to learn a skill. Karlie is different from some of these models and is a real tech nerd herself. She knows how to fly drones and programs them with a code called Ruby. It doesn’t just end there. She has a scholarship called Kode with Karlieat the Flatiron School in New York. The scholarship was about computer programming. Karlie had attended the same college when she was programming. She drew her video learning how to program in Ruby to fly a drone. She added that this would solve most of the delivery issues and make life easier in the near future, and we totally agree with her. Well, we have to say that despite her age and modeling career, she is definitely doing a great job. Happy birthday Karlie!
Jared Leto
Will you believe it when we say that legendary 30 Seconds To Mars actor Jared Leto is an entrepreneur and great at investing in companies that deliver an idea that can technologically transform people’s lives? Believe it or not, Jared has invested in over 40 companies, some of which are now quite successful. The Joker from the highly anticipated Suicide Squad film has been invited to give a talk to entrepreneurs about ventures and investing. Some of his best investments have been Zenefits, Wish, and Surf Air. Nest, another of his investments was picked up by Google for $3.2 billion. Aside from being a brilliant actor and playing some of the most unconventional roles, Jared has also turned out to be a geek. While many actors have hobbies other than acting, Jared, like many actors, believes in investing in products that he believes will change the way people live or think in the future.
Chamillionaire
Rapper Chamillionaire was known for his hit single, Ridinwhich made him a superstar in 2005 and took him to the top of the charts in no time. After that we didn’t hear much about him in or around the music radar. That’s because Chamillionaire is busy getting acquainted with the tech and business industries. In 2003, Chamillionaire had invested in a Houston-based auto dealership called Fly Rydes. He then founded a modeling agency. It doesn’t just stop here! He also led a global innovation at Stanford, which is part of Stanford’s Entrepreneurship Seminar. He also owns a tour bus company. He has also attended many technical conferences as part of the audience and sometimes as a speaker himself. In 2009 he took a stake in Maker Studios, an online agency for video talent. Maker Studios was acquired by and is now owned by The Walt Disney Company. He is the newest entrepreneur at Upfront Ventures, owned by Mark Suster.
During an announcement, Mark turned to Chamillionaire as someone more knowledgeable about consumers needs exactly what every Ivy League student who went to Mark with his pretty presentations needs. After some time, Chamillionaire told Mark how he intends to get fully involved in the tech world. He wants to be a true technology entrepreneur by learning how to build products and studying different business models. Chamillionaire is the first rapper to be awarded this title in a VC company.
MC Hammer
MC Hammer, who was once a legendary hip-hop artist, is also known for being involved in the tech industry. Ever since he learned about Silicon Valley and the many products that are launched from there every day, Hammer knew the entrepreneurship industry was for him. He co-founded the Silicon Valley startup DanceJam. DanceJam was a social media platform for dancers to share their performance or new steps with other dancers. The aim was to create a social environment for people from the same industry. DanceJam no longer works. He then built a lifestyle clothing line. He then invested in a company called WireDoo and planned to work on it with Google and Bing, but that expired in 2012.
MC Hammer advises around 8 technology companies. In addition, he has given lectures and presentations on social media marketing at schools such as Harvard and Stanford.
Leonardo Dicaprio
Aside from stunning performances, Leonardo is also known for being an avid investor in technology-based industries. He may not have won an Oscar, but DiCaprio seems to be trying to win on the whole – technology. He teamed up with Carlos Slim, a Mexican businessman and billionaire. Together they invested and created a photo sharing app called Mobli. Mobli’s features were similar to Snapchat, where a user can share photos and videos through a real-time service. The app was meant to compete with Snapchat. Leonardo was known to invest heavily in her. He also helps brands with marketing and branding. He is also Mobli’s brain behind the branding.
Lady Gaga
One of the most popular pop icons, Lady Gaga has caught the attention of millions of fans around the world with her unconventional way of dressing at events. She was given a lot of marks during the peak of her career, particularly because of the kind of outfits she sported on herself. Also, did you know that Gaga was heavily involved in a tech startup called Backplane? Well, Backplane has received investment from some of the game’s biggest players, such as Google’s CEO, Menlo Ventures and SV Angel. Lady Gaga owned one-fifth of the share capital of this company. The backplane allows you, the user, to manage your own cash. They did a soft launch of the product and there was a lot of mismanagement in the deal. In the end, the product did not come to market and did not live up to expectations. The backplane was eventually renamed to place.xyz. Place.xyz is a hub for people with a unique passion to meet, connect and learn through interaction with like-minded people. They can discover what interests them in the app, share the information they know, and create through collaborations or other methods. Lady Gaga’s involvement in this particular project is unknown. Even if her investment didn’t turn out the way she wanted, we’re proud that there was an idea she believed in and helped make her contribution. The backplane was eventually renamed to place.xyz. Place.xyz is a hub for people with a unique passion to meet, connect and learn through interaction with like-minded people. They can discover what interests them in the app, share the information they know, and create through collaborations or other methods. Lady Gaga’s involvement in this particular project is unknown. Even if her investment didn’t turn out the way she wanted, we’re proud that there was an idea she believed in and helped make her contribution. The backplane was eventually renamed to place.xyz. Place.xyz is a hub for people with a unique passion to meet, connect and learn through interaction with like-minded people. They can discover what interests them in the app, share the information they know, and create through collaborations or other methods. Lady Gaga’s involvement in this particular project is unknown. Even if her investment didn’t turn out the way she wanted, we’re proud that there was an idea she believed in and helped make her contribution. to socialize and learn through interaction. They can discover what interests them in the app, share the information they know, and create through collaborations or other methods. Lady Gaga’s involvement in this particular project is unknown. Even if her investment didn’t turn out the way she wanted, we’re proud that there was an idea she believed in and helped make her contribution. to socialize and learn through interaction. They can discover what interests them in the app, share the information they know, and create through collaborations or other methods. Lady Gaga’s involvement in this particular project is unknown. Even if her investment didn’t turn out the way she wanted, we’re proud that there was an idea she believed in and helped make her contribution.