Hip-hop mogul and activist Russell Simmons has invested in tech

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simplicity Tech Inc. today announces that Russell Simmons has joined the company as an investor and advisory board member. Simplicity is a mobile app where people can get important information from their city and its agencies, including emergency alerts, outages, road closures, city events and more. The app is currently used in more than 100 cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, the Chicago Metropolitan Area and South Florida.

Russell Simmons is an entrepreneur, music mogul, philanthropist, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, and founder of Rush Communications. Over the decades, Siemens has been a vocal advocate for social justice issues, giving the platform to support a variety of causes. Empowering communities and supporting healthy relationships is one of the goals he cares deeply about, which is the core purpose of the partnership between Simon and Simplicity.

Simplicity is a mobile app that allows users to receive updates from their city and agencies directly from traditional social media channels. The app is a valuable community tool as it helps people learn and stay informed about what’s going on in their city.

Simmons believes that direct communication like this is essential to the development of communities. “I’m excited to be part of a company that is having such a positive impact on how cities and community members interact,” he said. “This is an important service that can make a difference in people’s lives.”

“Russell Simon is a true visionary and has built a remarkable career identifying real talent, trends and business-worthy ideas in their time,” commented Simplicity CCO (and former New York City CTO) Miguel Gamino Jr. “Having him join us and support Simplicity’s vision is a huge boost for the company.”

About Simplicity Tech Inc.
Simplicity Tech Inc. is a technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Chicago and Bratislava, Slovakia. The simple application helps municipalities and residents combat misinformation and stay informed about the most critical updates affecting their communities. Following a successful launch in Silicon Valley, the company has raised over $10 million in seed funding for further expansion. For more information, visit www.onesimplicity.com

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