Word for someone who promotes a product/idea that he/she is invested in
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biased
ˈbʌɪəst
adjective
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
"we will not tolerate this biased media coverage"
(Copied from Google's definition of the word)
Or a person promoting their vested interests
a special interest in an existing system, arrangement, or institution for particular personal reasons; the persons, groups, etc., who benefit the most from existing business or financial systems
(dictionary.reference.com)
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Another good word is shill. A shill is someone who promotes a product, for instance, leaving a review on Amazon, while secretly being affiliated with, or paid by, the sellers of the product.
From dictionary.reference.com, second definition:
a person who publicizes or praises something or someone for reasons of self-interest, personal profit, or friendship or loyalty.
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In the technology adoption arena, the term evangelist applies.
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My first thought when I read your question was to give the answer 'smart', but I know that's not what you mean. I think perhaps the answer you're seeking is 'mercenary'. For my mind, that's the best fit by far.