Occupation: Founder, Pencils of Promise
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"Make your life a story worth telling."
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Adam Braun is an American businessman, author, and philanthropist. He is the Founder & CEO of Pencils of Promise, a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases access to education for children in the developing world.
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What do you actually do all day? Work to increase access to quality education for children in developing countries.
Favorite song growing up? "20-20 Vision" by George Benson
My biggest secret is…. I still get nervous before speeches.
Why do you live in NYC? Best city in the world.
Uber, Taxi, Subway or Citi Bike? Subway
My motto is….Make your life a story worth telling.
My alter ego is…The man in the mirror.
The last drink I had was…Hoegarden beer
My secret crush is…My wife
What was your first job? Bain and Company
Coming from? Going to? Pencils of Promise office to the Pencils of Promise office
What is your favorite work of art? Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks"
Who should we know? The Ludlow Thieves, best band in NYC!