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Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World

Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World

FromSmart People Podcast


Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World

FromSmart People Podcast

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on the show we interview Adam Braun. Adam is the CEO & Co-Founder of MissionU, a debt-free college alternative for the 21st century that CNN called "perfect for young people who are eager to launch their career." Adam's goal is to overhaul the traditional higher education model by providing a solution that doesn't require upfront tuition and allows students to graduate debt-free.We discuss:How to balance family life with starting a company?What are Adam's favorite interview tactics?What's wrong with going to college?What does it take to turn your idea into a business?Adam has been featured as a speaker at The White House and named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Business Insider’s 40 Under 40, and Wired Magazine‘s 50 People Who Are Changing the World. He was previously founder & CEO of Pencils of Promise, the award-winning organization that has built nearly 400 schools around the world. Adam is the author of the bestselling book, The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change.
Released:
Apr 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Smart People Podcast is a weekly, interview-based podcast that features todays most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top ranked iTunes podcast. Show topics vary greatly, including things such as psychology, leadership, education, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and much more.