Adam Swart
Adam Swart | |
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| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Adam Swart is an American entrepreneur. He is the founder of Crowds on Demand, a publicity firm that hires people to pose as protestors, paparazzi, fans and others at events.[1][2]
Early life and Professional career
[edit]He graduated from the University of California with a degree in political science.[3]
Adam Swart became interested in politics and current affairs at a young age. He worked as a reporter for the school TV network during his high school years.[4]
While attending UCLA, Swart saw importance in attendance at events.[5]
He held product management jobs at several Bay Area start-up businesses, worked as a reporter for AOL's Patch sites, and organized political campaigns.[6]
In 2012, Swart founded Crowds on Demand[7][8] while being a college student,[9] at the age of 21.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Monks, Kieron (2015-10-16). "The lucrative business of crowds for hire | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Feeling Unloved? Now You Can Rent a Crowd to Follow You Around: LAist". web.archive.org. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ James, Joe (2024-01-30). "Adam Swart: The Visionary Behind Crowds On Demand's Innovative Approach". International Business Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Presidential candidates rally votes - Adam Swart". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Business Rockstar Makes Events Automatic! - The Mike Litton Experience (podcast)". Listen Notes. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Adam Swart". KCRW. 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Paid protester company looking to hire 7-foot, 300-pound 'giants' for 'intimidation factor'". Los Angeles Times. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Sathian, Sanjena. "Almost famous". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Torres, Jennifer (2024-03-15). "Giant opportunity: PR firm hiring 300-pound, 7-foot-tall paid protesters". gulflive. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Cripe, Allison (2020-05-20). "CEO Adam Swart Discusses his Controversial Firm, Crowds on Demand". Mesa Legend. Retrieved 2024-05-14.