Originally published by Andrew Beaton, The Wall Street Journal Colin Kaepernick is leading a group taking a blank-check company public, as the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback turned activist tries to bring his social justice causes to the booming SPAC industry. Mr. Kaepernick will serve as the co-chair of Mission AdvancementCorp.
Originally published by Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter The board of Mission Advancement Corp., which includes Ava DuVernay, has all BIPOC members and a female majority.
Originally published by Brendan Coffey, Sportico Exiled NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Phoenix Suns co-owner Jahm Najafi have filed to form a new special purpose acquisition company that seeks “to identify, acquire and advance a company with the aim of creating meaningful financial and societal value,” according to paperwork filed with th…