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Priyanka Chopra turns investor for a dating app

4th October 2018

Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra who has been gaining recognition globally for her work, has added yet another feather to her cap. In the midst of her busy schedule, the actress has now expanded her role as she turns a tech investor promoting the dating and social media app 'Bumble' founded Whitney Wolfe Herd. The desi girl will be the star campaigner for the product launch in India.

She will also promote a technology-based coding education company 'Holberton' School as per a media report. A close source added, "The campus resembles a WeWork more than a school, with open-plan rows of desks, decorative neon lights and meeting rooms named after famous people. The school uses projects and group learning instead of more traditional courses, to teach software development."   

The 'Baywatch' actress was introduced to the world of technology by her manager Anjula Acharia. In an interview with leading daily she said, "You just hang out and you're learning. It's amazing. Geeks are taking over the world. If they haven't already."

Taking to her Instagram the actress wrote, "A new chapter for me! I am so excited to partner with @bumble and @holbertonschool as an investor. I’m honoured to join two companies that strive to expand gender diversity in the tech space, and make a social impact for the greater good... let’s do this!!"

Priyanka has also signed for Hollywood film 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' co-starring Chris Pratt. 

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