Ruben Ugarte @ugarterd Ruben Ugarte is a Decision Strategist and Consultant. He is also the author of Data Mirage: Why Companies Fail to Actually Use their Data and Bulletproof Decisions: How Executives Can Get it Right, Every Time. Kanye West and the Double-Edged Sword of Influencer Partnerships Voice By Ruben Ugarte September 7, 2022 The success of Adidas and Gap's partnerships with the artist has come at a price.