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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s body-scanner company sets sights on Union Square
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jessica Blough , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Neko Health, a company founded by Daniel Ek, who is also the founder of Spotify, has filed permits for a location at 100 Stockton St.
A new body-scanner company is planning to set up shop in Union Square. Neko Health, a company founded by Daniel Ek, who is also the founder of Spotify, has filed permits for a location at 100 Stockton St. Further details about Neko Health's plans are available from the source.
It is known that the company is involved in bodyhacking, a trend that is becoming increasingly popular in San Francisco . The arrival of Neko Health in Union Square marks the second body-scanner company to target the area. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: business Published: August 12, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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