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I’m excited to announce that Wonder is acquiring Tastemade! This is the next step forward in our vision to create the super app for mealtime, building a media network that enables our mission to make great food more accessible. Tastemade will bring world-class video storytelling and social content to the Wonder family of brands, while enhancing the ability to deliver innovative, end-to-end advertising opportunities for brand partners. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the incredible Tastemade team to the Wonder family!?

A-Rod Corp is excited to announce that Tyler Casagrande has joined the team as an Associate, Investments and Business Development. Tyler will conduct due diligence and market research in support of new and existing investments, and contribute to the media strategy and business development efforts for A-Rod Media. We are thrilled to have Tyler on board and look forward to the impact he will make at A-Rod Corp! Fun facts about Tyler: - He played college baseball at the University of Arizona, where he received a BS in Business Management, as well as a Masters in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. - He started in the 2021 College World Series and helped secure a Pac-12 Conference Championship. - Tyler co-hosts the?Casa de Klub?podcast with 2x Cy-Young Winner, Corey Kluber. #newhire #arodcorp

That’s a wrap on our 5th annual A-Rod Corp Summit in Phoenix, AZ! ???? This year’s theme—Humble & Hungry—reminded us that success comes from staying grounded while always striving for more. A huge thank you to our incredible guests John Entz, Bardia Shah-Rais, Lindsay Shookus, and Peter Sheahan for sharing their knowledge, and to our planning team and BoomPop for making it all happen! ????

Last week CEO, Alex Rodriguez, joined Dylan Lauren at the National Retail Federation Big Show in NYC for the panel,?Mastering the Game of Business and Brands. The session, moderated by Martine Reardon, EVP, content and retail strategy, National Retail Federation, explored collaborations and partnerships, the idea of “selling happiness” and the importance of going “narrow and deep” by focusing on two or three big ideas rather than getting scattered. For more information on booking a speaking engagement with Alex, email [email protected]

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A-Rod Corp portfolio company Videoshops is a leader in social commerce, empowering creators and driving innovation in the creator economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWweQX6r Alex Rodriguez Marc Lore Abra Potkin Nicole Winnaman

? In 2024, Alex Rodriguez delivered?over 20?transformative?speaking?engagements across?10 cities?and?three countries,?solidifying himself as a global thought leader in business, leadership, and team building. Collaborating with iconic brands like?Chipotle Mexican Grill,?Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Delta Air Lines, and?T-Mobile, Alex shared compelling stories of overcoming obstacles, and mentorship, inspiring audiences to build their own championship teams. From motivational events like?RISE?and?Aspire Tour?to influential stages such as the?Rally Innovation Conference?and?SuperReturn, Alex captivated tens of thousands of attendees with his expertise and experiences. On the global stage, he left a lasting impact at the?ServiceNow CEO Summit?alongside Bill McDermott?in Tokyo, offering transformative strategies for leadership and resilience. His remarkable 2024?speaking tour inspired and empowered audiences across industries and continents. For more information on booking a speaking engagement, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eKRqz9KC

What an honor to speak at the US Embassy in Toyko this week. I was so impressed with the University students who came to learn about sports and business. It was incredible to see the impact baseball has had on Japan and meet this passionate group of future leaders.?