Adam Swart
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 rducation[edit]
He graduated from the University of California with a degree in political science.[citation needed]
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.[3]
Professional career[edit]
While attending UCLA, Swart saw importance in attendance at events.[4]
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,[5] such as Jerry Brown's successful 2010 election to the California governorship.[citation needed]
In 2012, Swart founded Crowds on Demand[6][7]while being a college student,[8]at the age of 21.[9]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ jtorres@gulflive.com, Jennifer Torres | (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.