Jason Derulo Joins Will.I.Am’s Startup As An Ambassador

Singer Jason Derulo is set to join will.i.am’s FYI.AI creative collaboration platform company, Celebrity Access reports. will.i.am is the founder and CEO of the company and appointed Derulo as the Ambassador and Intelligent Media Leader at FYI.AI.

“Jason’s passion about AI, his enthusiasm and optimism about the intersection of technology and creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and community reach make him a fantastic addition to the FYI team to help shape our creative strategy going forward,” will.i.am said.

What will Jason Derulo do at FYI.AI?

Derulo will work with Will.i.am and other FYI creative collaborators to discover new opportunities for creatives to use AI to connect with audiences and help entrepreneurs leverage AI within creative collaborations.

He will help develop strategies for growth and project design and help refine the STAiTiON reaction feature to assist in building new architecture for RAiDiO.FYI,. Derulo will also test new features and tools, produce and share select projects with the FYI community, and attend company events.

Derulo’s Tech Ventures

This isn’t the first time Derulo has assisted in the tech world. In 2021, the singer invested in Glory, an app that focused on helping Christians with their daily connection to God.

Derulo also contributed to an $87 million funding round in 2022 for Moonpay, a fintech company that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency easily.

“I’ve been exploring the tech world for a while now, from investing in innovative platforms to experimenting with cutting-edge AI for my music and entertainment projects,” Derulo said. “This deal with FYI builds on my existing passion for combining technology and creativity in new ways. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and I’m excited for what we will achieve,”

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