Adam Swart

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Adam Swart
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CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationEntrepreneur

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

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

  1. Monks, Kieron (2015-10-16). "The lucrative business of crowds for hire | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. "Feeling Unloved? Now You Can Rent a Crowd to Follow You Around: LAist". web.archive.org. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  3. James, Joe (2024-01-30). "Adam Swart: The Visionary Behind Crowds On Demand's Innovative Approach". International Business Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  4. "Presidential candidates rally votes - Adam Swart". Daily Bruin. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  5. "Business Rockstar Makes Events Automatic! - The Mike Litton Experience (podcast)". Listen Notes. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  6. "Adam Swart". KCRW. 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  7. "Paid protester company looking to hire 7-foot, 300-pound 'giants' for 'intimidation factor'". Los Angeles Times. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  8. Sathian, Sanjena. "Almost famous". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  9. Torres, Jennifer (2024-03-15). "Giant opportunity: PR firm hiring 300-pound, 7-foot-tall paid protesters". gulflive. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  10. Cripe, Allison (2020-05-20). "CEO Adam Swart Discusses his Controversial Firm, Crowds on Demand". Mesa Legend. Retrieved 2024-05-14.