Podcast appearances and mentions of jake schwartz

The HP97 Programmable Calculator - Part 2 - With Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FloppyDays  Video version of the episode at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DQ3cyp8h373H0lXSJ8yqQ  Sponsors: 8-Bit Classics  Arcade Shopper   FutureVision Research  New Acquisitions 1027 print heads - https://forums.atariage.com/topic/271589-revive1027-order-thread/  ABBUC (Atari Bit-Byter Users Club) - https://www.abbuc.de  Best Electronics - https://www.best-electronics-ca.com/  inexpensive keyboard available on Amazon (for domes) - https://amzn.to/3FU9ASx  “Atari 400/800 Student Pilot Reference Guide” by Atari - https://archive.org/details/atari_pilot-student-guide  PortaCoCo - https://portacoco.com/  Tim Halloran video on making an adapter that allows you to run much of your CoCo off of battery - https://youtu.be/6UN1XvJG-bs  Ian Mavric's TRS-80 store - https://www.ebay.com/str/trs80universe  Upcoming Shows Midwest Gaming Classic - April 4-6 - Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI - https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ VCF East - April 4-6, 2025 - Wall, NJ - http://www.vcfed.org  Indy Classic Computer and Video Game Expo - April 12-13 - Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - https://indyclassic.org/  The Commodore Los Angeles Super Show - April 26-27 - Burbank VFW Hall, Burbank, CA - https://www.portcommodore.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=class:start  The 32nd Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! - May 2-3, 2025 - Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Carol Stream (Wheaton), Carol Stream, Illinois - https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest/  VCF Europe - May 3-4 - Munich, Germany - https://vcfe.org/E/  Retrofest 2025 - May 31-June1 - Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon, UK - https://retrofest.uk/  Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo - June 14 - New Westminster, BC, Canada - https://www.vancouvergamingexpo.com/index.html  VCF Southwest - June 20-22, 2025 - Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at UT Dallas - https://www.vcfsw.org/  Southern Fried Gaming Expo and VCF Southeast - June 20-22, 2025 - Atlanta, GA - https://gameatl.com/  Pacific Commodore Expo NW v4 - June 21-22 - Old Rainier Brewery Intraspace, Seattle, WA - https://www.portcommodore.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pacommex:start  KansasFest - July 18-20 - Virtual only - https://www.kansasfest.org/  VCF Midwest - September 13-14, 2025 - Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL - http://vcfmw.org/  Tandy Assembly - September 26-28 - Courtyard by Marriott Springfield - Springfield, OH - http://www.tandyassembly.com/  Portland Retro Gaming Expo - October 17-19 - Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR - https://retrogamingexpo.com/  Chicago TI International World Faire - October 25 - Evanston Public Library, Evanston, IL - https://www.chicagotiug.org/home  Schedule Published on Floppy Days Website - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSeLsg4hf5KZKtpxwUQgacCIsqeIdQeZniq3yE881wOCCYskpLVs5OO1PZLqRRF2t5fUUiaKByqQrgA/pub  User Groups HP Handheld Conference - annual conference in the US: Website - https://hhuc.us/  YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@hpcalc  HHC 2024 USB Drive - https://commerce.hpcalc.org/hhcusb.php  Handheld and Portable Computer Club - https://www.hpcc.org/  Magazines/Newsletters HPX Exchange - http://www.hp41.org/LibView.cfm?Command=List&CategoryID=9  Hewlett Packard Journal: journals - http://www.hp41.org/LibView.cfm?Command=List&CategoryID=7  contents - https://www.vcalc.net/hp-jrnl.htm#JOURNAL  Hewlett Packard Personal Calculator Digest Vol. 1, 1976 - (contents) - https://www.vcalc.net/hp-jrnl.htm#DIGEST  HP KEYNOTES - https://www.vcalc.net/hp-jrnl.htm#KEY  PPC Journal - produced by the PPC group: http://www.hp41.org/LibView.cfm?Command=List&CategoryID=14  available on USB drive from Jake Schwartz' PPC Archive - http://www.pahhc.org/ppccdrom.htm  Datafile, the HPCC club journal: https://www.hpcc.org/datafile/index.html  Back issues, excluding the current volume, are available on USB drive from Jake Schwartz - http://www.pahhc.org/ppccdrom.htm  References Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP-67/97#67  Museum of HP Calculators (David Hicks) - https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp6797.htm   

Jake Schwartz is a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor. Until 2020, Jake Schwartz served at CEO of General Assembly (GA), the global leader in education and career transformation, which he co-founded in 2011. He grew GA to over 1,000 employees on five continents. In 2018, GA was acquired by The Adecco Group. Jake Schwartz co-founded and serves as Chair of Brave Health, a mission-driven company focused on expanding access to high-quality, affordable care for mental health and addiction. Jake Schwartz was named E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and one of Crain's “40 under 40” in 2015. Jake holds a BA from Yale and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a former CFA Charterholder.When you hear the founding story of any startup, it can often feel like it was destined.That the end was clear at the beginning and the founders held an unwavering gaze.We often think launching a successful company requires:Defining roles from day oneHolding to an unchanging visionWork through a clear path to get there.That's one way to do it!But what if there's another approach?What if building a successful startup isn't about following a strict formula, but about embracing serendipity and intuition?Jake Schwartz, Co-Founder and former CEO of General Assembly, didn't have a conventional playbook. Looking back a decade later, he felt like they were forming a band.Just get together, start creating, figuring things out as you go.What I took away from this discussion:Passion > perfect plan. Flexibility > rigidity early on. Evolution > clear vision.By following their intuition and leaning into serendipity, Jake and his co-founders discovered a unique formula for success.Learn more about Jake and Brave Health | Websitehttps://bebravehealth.com/Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from AmazonLove the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

Jake Schwartz is a renowned magician and entrepreneur, recognized as one of the fastest-rising new stars in magic today. He has won international awards, worked with Fortune 500 companies, appeared on television over 65 times, and performed on three world tours with the Savannah Bananas as their magician and first base coach. Jake's unique approach to magic, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement, sets him apart in the world of entertainment. This exciting interview sheds light on Jake's journey from a young, aspiring magician to a celebrated performer who's graced stages worldwide, including with the highly acclaimed Savannah Bananas. Jake shares the origin of his magical journey, the importance of storytelling in his craft, and his philosophy on over-delivering for customers. He discusses his experiences of touring with the Savannah Bananas and how he brings innovative entertainment to magic. Jake also reveals details about his upcoming tour and offers invaluable insights into how businesses can create memorable customer experiences, similar to the magic he creates on stage. Key Takeaways: -Jake emphasizes the importance of storytelling in magic and business. -Learn how identifying and alleviating customer friction points can enhance the overall experience. -The significance of exceeding customer expectations to build loyalty and satisfaction. -Strategies to create engaging and interactive experiences for audiences and customers. - Jake's unique approach to combining magic with storytelling and emotional connection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mrbiz/support

A new MP3 sermon from Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Lord Provides for Body and Soul Speaker: Jake Schwartz Broadcaster: Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/7/2024 Bible: Proverbs 10:3 Length: 55 min.

In a recent episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, Jake Schwartz, co-founder of General Assembly and CEO of Brave Health, shared his captivating entrepreneurial journey. From his formative years on a farm to spearheading successful startups, Jake's story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and a profound understanding of the business world.

In a recent episode of the Dealmakers' Podcast, Jake Schwartz, co-founder of General Assembly and CEO of Brave Health, shared his captivating entrepreneurial journey. From his formative years on a farm to spearheading successful startups, Jake's story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and a profound understanding of the business world.

A new MP3 sermon from Southfield Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Diligent Are Rich Speaker: Jake Schwartz Broadcaster: Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/16/2023 Bible: Proverbs 10:4 Length: 76 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Southfield Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Unjust Steward Speaker: Jake Schwartz Broadcaster: Southfield Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 8/14/2022 Bible: Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 16:1-13 Length: 63 min.

Magic tricks amaze crowds. Spectators wonder what went into the trick and marvel at the magician's work. The same strategies that go into magic tricks can also help with sales. Award-winning magician and expert salesperson Jake Schwartz joins us to share how to sell products and services. About Our GuestJake Schwartz is an award-winning magician considered by many to be the new face of magic. He has performed all over the world, including fortune-500 companies like CBRE Real Estate, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Union, the world famous Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. What You'll LearnHow to decide which offers to promote for maximum revenue Jake's preferred mediums for connecting with prospects and closing deals What goes into creating a customer avatar that actually works An important skill you need to become successful at anything How to generate genuine curiosity for your product or service Resources Connect with Jake through his website: https://www.jakeofspades.com/ (jakeofspades.com) Learn how to make 6-figures with your content: https://contentmarketingplaza.com/ (contentmarketingplaza.com) Subscribe to Breakthrough Success on your favorite podcast player to get notified about the latest episodes.

Jake Schwartz talks with Gail about the inspiration for his magic tricks, about the way he crafts an illusion, and about the subtleties of reading an audience. Find out more about Jake at www.jakeofspades.comThe Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by WindWord Group Publishing and Media. Please visit our website at https://www.windwordgroup.com to sign up for our newsletter and receive regular information about upcoming guests, new releases, and special gifts for regular listeners and readers. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/brainwavepodcast)

In a magical episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to international award-winning magician Jake Schwartz. Jake talks to us about how we can sell like a magician.  After performing his first magic trick at the age of two years old, Jake Schwartz was instantly hooked on magic. He never grew out of the magic within the tricks, and Jake is now an award-winning magician considered by many to be the new face of magic.

Learn more about Jake Schwartz by visiting JakeofSpades.com. Follow Jake on social media @TheMagicOfJakeSchwartz.

For further information go to: www.jenniferjhammond.com “Fascinating…laugh-out-loud funny…shocking…entertaining…jaw-dropping” and, “How did he do that?!” are just a few of words used to describe Jake's magic shows. Jake's unique, engaging and HIGHLY INTERACTIVE magic (i.e. lots of audience participation) has earned him international magic awards, corporate shows with some of the biggest companies in the world, over a DOZEN TV spots and appearances, radio interviews… …and requests from companies and venues all over the world. From the US to Israel…and Canada to Mexico, Jake is considered “The New Face of Magic” and is one of the fastest rising stars of magic in North America. Jake routinely performs for Groups, Companies, Business/Corporate Events, Meet-and-Greets, Seminars, Trainings, Dinner Parties, VIP Events, Sales Meetings, Executive Retreats/Vacations, Golf Tournaments, Team Building Events, Banquets, Holiday Parties, Travel Events, Gala's, Board Meetings and more. Audience size is typically 50 – 5000+ people. Jake's shows (or walk around close-up magic) can be anywhere from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Jake's shows are created and produced for each event – with ONE constant… His shows ALWAYS include the audience in the majority of his tricks… which blend sleight of hand, mind-reading, close-up magic, a wholesome sense of humor – and a fun, interactive experience for the entire audience.

Magic is sometimes more than slight of hand or the illusion of making something disappear or reappear. It can sometimes close the gap between two people or even bring a crowd together with a commonality, even if only for a moment. Now that's magic! Jake talks about magic, and what it can do for everyone. No matter your age or background. https://www.jakeofspades.com/ Jake has been seen on CBS, FOX, NBC, PAlive, and many other broadcast stations across America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chucktuck/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chucktuck/support

akaRadioRed welcomes three ground-breaking creatives. Jake Schwartz, who performed his first magic trick at age 2, is one of the fastest-rising stars of magic in the US and the world. He has performed for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and nearly 30 TV appearances. Natasha Miller is CEO of Entire Productions, one of the fastest-growing companies in America for 3 years. She is a trained classical violinist and accomplished jazz vocalist. Lorna Greyling is a TV presenter, actress, 2016 Mrs Africa (TCP), 2017 Mrs Transcontinental, and the first woman to host a pageant for Teens atop one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Join us for Read My Lips: Magical Creativity for A New Year!

akaRadioRed welcomes three ground-breaking creatives. Jake Schwartz, who performed his first magic trick at age 2, is one of the fastest-rising stars of magic in the US and the world. He has performed for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and nearly 30 TV appearances. Natasha Miller is CEO of Entire Productions, one of the fastest-growing companies in America for 3 years. She is a trained classical violinist and accomplished jazz vocalist. Lorna Greyling is a TV presenter, actress, 2016 Mrs Africa (TCP), 2017 Mrs Transcontinental, and the first woman to host a pageant for Teens atop one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Join us for Read My Lips: Magical Creativity for A New Year!

After performing his first magic trick at the ripe-old age of two years old, Jake Schwartz was instantly hooked on magic. He never grew out of the magic within the tricks, and Jake is now one of the fastest-rising young stars of magic in the country. Jake is an international award-winning magician who has performed all over the world, including fortune-500 companies like CBRE Real Estate, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Union, the world famous Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, and he was the youngest headliner to ever sell out the esteemed Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater in Philadelphia. Outside of being a world-class magician, Jake is a huge Philadelphia Flyers and Penn State football fan, and an avid musician. We find out how Jake got hooked on magic as early as two years old, why Penn State University was the right place for him, why Alpha Epsilon Pi was the right fraternity, how magic helped him spend 46 straight hours without sitting or sleeping to raise money during THON, how magic helps you gain confidence, how magic can help with your anxiety, what keeps him in the magic world today, whether magic is real, and why we need magic now more than ever. Enjoy!

Fresh off another big final table run, Jake Schwartz talks to Remko about his incredible Fall so far in which he's come oh so close to winning his first gold bracelet. Schwartz also emphasized that he wants to save the poker world from having to look at Phil Hellmuth's face on a giant banner if he were to take down WSOP Player of the Year! Also on the show: We catch up with Shaun Deeb about his World Series of Poker so far which includes many cashes but no big score just yet and Donnie talks to Tommy Le after winning the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship. Join the PokerGO WSOP Podcast Discord Channel. Rate, review, and subscribe to this show if you enjoy the content. Please join us six days a week during the World Series of Poker for exclusive behind-the-scenes content from poker's biggest spectacle. Follow PokerGO on Twitter for all the latest WSOP content. Follow your podcast hosts on Twitter: Remko Rinkema, Brent Hanks, and Donnie Peters.

In an electric Amazon Room at the 2021 World Series of Poker, Phil Hellmuth won his record-extending 16th gold bracelet. This episode of the WSOP Podcast covers Hellmuth's historic night from the moment he got to heads-up play versus Jake Schwartz until he gave his winner interview. You will hear interviews with Mike Matusow, Brent Hanks, and Jeff Platt on this episode. 

The basics of managing gilts for optimum pig production and longevity are well known. But successfully applying them requires meticulous attention to details, according to Jake Schwartz, DVM, Swine Vet Center.  

Jake Schwartz is the co-founder and chief executive officer of General Assembly, a global company advancing the future of work. Jake leads GA's growth, creating sustainable talent pipelines for businesses, and building transparent career pathways to the most transformational work. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, about 33 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last seven weeks. GA has around 120 campuses globally which they had to shut down in two days and go completely online. Today, Jake talks about how they’re disrupting the marketplace landscape and getting creative so they could be more accessible to students. It’s all about merging business excellence and education excellence!

Today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness features one of the greatest to ever sit down at the green felt, Ike Haxton, getting a disgusting bluff through vs. Ryan Daut.Hand #2 happened right before the COVID-19 pandemic at WPT Thunder Valley and involves Jake Schwartz and Tony Tran.To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.com

The founder's journey is as exciting as it is terrifying. Jake Schwartz, CEO/Founder at General Assembly, and I reflect on his winding path while we dive deep into the operational complexities of maintaining quality student outcomes at scale. Having pioneered the coding bootcamp space, Jake shares the key KPIs he gauges to drive the health of the business as well as his reflections in GA’s successful exit to Adecco. For show notes, unreleased episodes, and more check out: https://patternrecognitionpod.com Twitter: @JohnHeezy | Instagram: @johnghu

As we ring in the new year, and peer into the next decade, let’s take stock of where we are when it comes to the jobs of the future and how we’re going to prepare for them. Our guest this week on Work in Progress is Jake Schwartz, the co-founder and CEO of General Assembly, […] The post The future of work: 2020 and beyond appeared first on WorkingNation.

Jake Schwartz started a company called General Assembly that just sold to the big human resource company Adecco Group for a reported 413 million dollars. After graduating from Yale and thinking he learned all he needed to to succeed in business, Schwartz got smacked in the face with reality. He realized education and the way people were learning was changing. GA started with relevant classes that people were willing to pay for because they were making investments in themselves.

Jake Schwartz started a company called General Assembly that just sold to the big human resource company Adecco Group for a reported 413 million dollars. After graduating from Yale and thinking he learned all he needed to to succeed in business, Schwartz got smacked in the face with reality. He realized education and the way people were learning was changing. GA started with relevant classes that people were willing to pay for because they were making investments in themselves.

This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about Phil Ivey who is chipleading at the WSOP. We then talk about the legend of Tom Dwan and how awesome it is to see him playing at the WSOP. Nate talks about playing a $1500 WSOP with $2k to his name and also how much he loves tag team poker. The guys then talk to poker boss Jake Schwartz while he's eating lunch by himself. Jake is going deep in everything this year and offers great insight on the game. They also swap crypto bad beat stories. Finally, we answer your DMs and emails and get psyched for going to Vegas! Enjoy!

This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about Phil Ivey who is chipleading at the WSOP. We then talk about the legend of Tom Dwan and how awesome it is to see him playing at the WSOP. Nate talks about playing a $1500 WSOP with $2k to his name and also how much he loves tag team poker. The guys then talk to poker boss Jake Schwartz while he's eating lunch by himself. Jake is going deep in everything this year and offers great insight on the game. They also swap crypto bad beat stories. Finally, we answer your DMs and emails and get psyched for going to Vegas! Enjoy!

Panel on The Future of Education & Work with Jake Schwartz, co-founder/CEO of General Assembly, Leah Belsky, VP of global enterprise development at Coursera, and Jeremy Snepar, founder/CEO of New York Code + Design Academy (moderated by Scarlet Fu) In this panel discussion about how education and business adapt to the changes that technology creates, three entrepreneurs discuss the importance of creativity and adaptability when facing these challenges.

Matthew was a guest of StartCon, Australia’s largest startup and growth conference. It was held at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. When he was young, Matthew Brimer spent his days taking apart old electronics and dreaming of space exploration. A child of the Midwest, he was raised on the belief that hard work and passion could turn even the grandest dreams into realities. As he grew older, he continued to hold tightly to this conviction, and, with the blood of two entrepreneurial parents pumping through his veins, Brimer knew he wouldn’t be stuck in his high school job selling ice cream forever. Always that tinkering kid at heart, Brimer wanted to be an inventor. And he ultimately achieved his dream, but in a way he never would have imagined while growing up. He became an inventor of businesses, of communities, of experiences. Co-founder of several brands to date, including dance party/lifestyle brand Daybreaker, VC firm The Fund, and most notably online education platform General Assembly—Brimer has developed an incredible knack for building passionate, engaged communities. Today, General Assembly has 20 campuses and more than 35,000 alumni, and Brimer serves as a mentor to members of the next generation of entrepreneurs through his role at The Fund, a New York City community of founders that he co-founded. And it all began with an old piece of furniture and a lucky break on eBay. Extracurricular Activities In 2005, during Brimer’s freshman year at Yale, he and a few buddies noticed that some of the buildings were under renovation and the university was selling the contents in the process. After perusing the items for sale, they decided to buy an antique piece of furniture to see what they could get for it on eBay. They took a couple photos of the item, posted it and hoped they could make a few extra bucks from the sale. They had purchased the piece for $50. It sold for $1,000. Minds blown, they rushed back to the buildings, bought more items and the college freshmen launched a small online business in the antique furniture space. Having caught the entrepreneurial bug, Brimer wanted to try his hand at something a little bigger—something that required more technical skill. In 2007, he and four other college students launched the website GoCrossCampus.com, an online game that turned college rivalries into a wildly popular online battle. “We made every first time founder mistake in the book. It ended up a few years later becoming a total failure,” Brimer says. “But for a while we were the largest college gaming network in the country.” He acknowledged that with too many founders and no way to generate new revenue, the project was doomed to fail, and GoCrossCampus shut the doors to its battleground in 2010. But while his first project may have ended, Brimer’s desire to create new things had only begun to grow. He graduated, moved to New York and freelanced as a web designer while he spent all his free time immersing himself in the tech space. Although the city was bursting with brilliant entrepreneurs and new, exciting ideas, Brimer soon realized that bringing them together to interact and exchange those ideas was a challenge. What if, he wondered, there was a physical building dedicated specifically to serving those in the tech space? What if there was a place where they could work alongside each other and learn while building meaningful community? With that dream in mind, Brimer, Jake Schwartz, Adam Pritzker, and Brad Hargreaves co-founded General Assembly in early 2011. Education for the 21st Century General Assembly launched as a place for coworking, education, and community, under a single membership model, and this system worked well at first. But Brimer quickly noticed that, to better serve members, a greater emphasis had to be placed on building out the educational branch of the brand. “There’s this huge skills gap between where traditional higher education leaves off and where the 21st century begins,” he says. “College education isn’t changing that much relatively speaking. But the 21st century—in terms of what employers are looking for, in terms of the talent they’re hiring, in terms of the skills you need to be effective in any industry today—that’s moving quickly.” Brimer says that a traditional university education can leave graduates in tech fields woefully unprepared for the challenges ahead, and this was the gap he hoped General Assembly could fill. So they eliminated the coworking aspect of the business and doubled down on providing quality education from stellar instructors. According to Brimer, these practical training programs on digital skills taught by actual practitioners currently working in the space were the most powerful, the most transformative thing they could provide. He wanted to equip students with valuable skills that enabled them to land a new job, upgrade their current position or pursue their passions in the digital economy. Brimer and his cofounders threw themselves into the new phase of their business, raising more capital, expanding their curriculum both online and off, and launching a new branch that offers corporate training and assessments to large companies. They also built out a credentials program and launched a philanthropic wing designed to lift up those with talent and tenacity from all socioeconomic backgrounds. With this grand expansion came a need to cement the trust consumers had in the brand. From day one, Brimer placed a significant focus on delivering measurable outcomes at General Assembly, as a way to build firm trust in the brand. He wanted to answer the question, “What can I do after experiencing this product that I couldn’t do before,” with an unequivocal answer: get a job in tech. It’s no secret that a college degree doesn’t necessarily guarantee a job after graduation, and this, Brimer feels, is a major issue right now for traditional colleges and universities. “So here you have spent all this money, all this time getting a college degree and it doesn’t guarantee you a job anymore,” he says. “The outcomes are a little nebulous.” Brimer and General Assembly wanted to provide something with more certainty. By supplying classes in coding, data, design, marketing, business, and career development, as taught by instructors with the most up-to-date information, Brimer feels that General Assembly fills the gap left by traditional education, more directly preparing students for a career in the industry. The co-founders of General Assembly also made a concerted effort to attract instructors who were not only excellent in their fields, but also who cared deeply about passing their knowledge and skills on to others. Brimer says that the best instructors at General Assembly are those who love giving back and empowering others, even if they’ve never had any teaching experience. Today, according to its website, there are more than 250 expert instructors. With an ever-evolving curriculum, and continued expansion, General Assembly is bound to continue making a splash in the tech world. Brimer began as a cofounder, later transitioned into a part-time position, and this summer he stepped into a new role as an external “evangelist for the company,” when the Adecco Group acquired the brand for $412 million. While his day-to-day work at General Assembly may have come to a close, he is still extremely passionate about what he was able to accomplish during his time there, and is excited to see what new frontiers they are able to conquer in the years to come. Brimer is no longer the kid tinkering with household electronics in Missouri, but with free time to concentrate on new ventures, he’s still dreaming big. “It would be a hilarious thing,” he says, “to explain to my 6-year-old or 8-year-old self what it is that I am, have been, and will be.” 4 Ways To Establish Trust in Your Brand When competing with major colleges and established universities, the way Matthew Brimer was when he co-founded General Assembly, it is absolutely essential to establish deep trust in the brand as quickly as possible. But all brands, not just those in the education space, have to find a way to build a bridge of trust between company and consumer to become successful. These are four of Brimer’s best tips on how to establish trust for your brand. 1. Deliver Measurable Outcomes Brimer says that one of the best possible ways to build trust in your brand is to deliver outcomes that are clear and measurable. To decide what that outcome is, he recommends asking, “What is possible for a customer after engaging with the brand or product that would have been completely unattainable before?” By nailing down the measurable outcome and then delivering it, it turns word-of-mouth references into undeniable, tangible results. 2. Celebrate Success Stories Once you’ve determined what “measurable success” for your brand looks like, it’s time to celebrate those who have achieved it! Brimer says that even prestigious colleges only gained the clout they have because of the success of their alumni. In the same way, the successes of others who have interacted with your product reflect back onto your brand. 3. Establish and Adhere to Core Values By crafting a definitive and concrete set of core values you can stand by, customers learn what they should expect from your products and services. Brimer says that by delivering on those values, you can develop an invaluable level of trust with consumers that can only come from maintaining integrity. 4. Stay Humble Brimer says that, all too often, as companies grow larger, so do the egos of the people at the top, preventing them from quickly acknowledging mistakes and accepting feedback with humility. “The more human of a relationship you can have as a company with your users, the more trust you’re going to have,” he says. “Trust goes away when it’s a faceless brand—a faceless corporate entity—interacting with live humans on the other side. That’s when things go downhill.” Key Takeaways Why we need to stop asking children what they want to be when they grow up How buying an antique piece of furniture at Yale sparked his first ecommerce business How he and his friends built the largest college gaming network in the country How General Assembly got started The philanthropic arm of General Assembly GA’s $412.5 million acquisition by Adecco Group What it’s like post-acquisition and his involvement in General Assembly GA’s hybrid approach of both online and in-person classes Why, from an employer perspective, General Assembly is a great source for talent acquisition How GA built trust in their brand in the early days What they look for in a General Assembly instructor

Sharon Bowen, Former US Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner and Seneca Women Partner, on advancing women in the economy and around the world. Carolyn Tastad, P&G North America Group President, on equality and diversity in the workplace. Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum Executive Director, on how business leaders are navigating the immigration clampdown and the rise of nationalism.  Jake Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of General Assembly (GA), on closing the skills gaps for individuals and companies. 

Jake Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of General Assembly, joins host Dan Loney live from the Wharton Global Forum NY 2018 to discuss investing in your employees on Knowledge@Wharton.http://www.whartonnewyork18.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For many Americans, a central reason that the inequality gap may be getting worse can be summed up in one word: Jobs. Job openings have been increasing. And yet as we all know – perhaps personally, perhaps from the news, and definitely from the most recent U.S. election –employment prospects for workers left behind by the current economic expansion seem increasingly dim. Now, there are many causes for this trend, many of which come under fierce debate. One is the skills gap. As LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner said recently: “Is there a skill gap, is there not a skill gap? I think when you think about it in the aggregate across the United States, you can debate it. But unquestionably, at the local level, there are skills gaps. There are cities that are hiring, they’re hiring quickly. They’ve got fast-growing industries and they don’t have the talent with the requisite skills to take on those roles.” Jake Schwartz is trying to do something about it. Jake is CEO of General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. Specifically, General Assembly bridges the gap between job seekers and companies needing talent with relevant skills. In just about 6 years, they’ve opened 20 campuses on four continents, with more than 35,000 graduates.

General Assembly CEO and co-founder Jake Schwartz sits down with Michael to talk about college degrees, magic spells, and his days in the music industry. In this episode, we'll cover: 1:59 Was getting your MBA vital to your success at General Assembly? Would you recommend all other entrepreneurs get their MBA? 7:09 Were you in debt to get your MBA? Would going into debt have changed the equation for you? 9:00 You’ve said you initially thought your degree was a Harry Potter spell that could open any doors for you. When did you realize that wasn’t true? What happened? 13:50 You’re yet another entrepreneur we’ve talked to that has a background in music. Is that a creative outlet? Do you think it helps you be creative in business? 16:20 So you came to LA to join the music industry. What did you want to do? 18:47 One of the unique things about GA is the amount of cofounders you started with. What were your thoughts on forming a company with three other founders? 22:30 What’s the difference between what you did when GA was founded versus what GA is doing today? 23:18 Where is GA today? You can do it instead of getting an MBA, but should you do it to replace an undergrad degree? Are you trying to replace college? 24:18 Do you think that getting an undergrad degree is an outdated thing we’ll stop asking people to do, or will it evolve rather than be eliminated? 27:18 You started in New York and now have 15 campuses across 4 continents. Are you planning to stay in just English speaking markets, or will you go to other languages? 28:49 Do you need to expand to other markets? Or do you think people can just take the classes in English? 30:00 Nearly everybody who goes through GA gets a job in their chosen field. What is it about GA that makes that number so high, and does your alumni network play a part in that? 33:18 How do you deal with customer service as an educational institution, and how does your fun, offbeat culture play into that? 36:26 How do you see the New York tech ecosystem? Why New York and not the Valley? 39:45 You were one of the people that signed a public letter saying Trump would be detrimental to technological innovation and the economy in the US. Why do you feel that way?

Emily talks with her brother Jake Schwartz about Stan Wawrinka's one-handed backhand, the player he'd most like to coach, and who he's rooting for in this year's NCAA men's tournament. Ren Lu You, founder of Oxfield Capital, joins Emily on the court in Virginia for some back-and-forth.

In this week's edition of FAST FORWARD, FOX Business Network's Jo Ling Kent interviews Jake Schwartz the founder and CEO of General Assembly, a school that aims to educate students on skills that are relevant to the 21st century. From online programming to graphic design, General Assembly gives you the tools to excel so you can make it in the innovative career of your dreams. In the Reboot segment, Jo tells you how you may soon be able to summon your car directly to you with the help of Tesla’s new driverless vehicles. Plus, which arm of the government can you now follow on Snapchat? Jo has all the details. Subscribe and get automatic downloads of this podcast on iTunes Join FOX Business Network's Jo Ling Kent with this edition of Fast Forward FAST FORWARD is a podcast on tech, innovation and media. Every week, FAST FORWARD, digs into today's stories with the most dynamic leaders and voices. Featuring the inventors, innovators and investors who shape the future while we wait patiently in the present, we leverage our Fox Business intel to explore what happened, why and what's coming next. And robots. Lots of robots. Follow Jo on Twitter @JoLingKent #FOXFastForward Click here for more “Fast Forward” with Jo Ling Kent

Today, I discuss a question Jake Schwartz asked me in the Spec.fm Slack community. You can join our Slack community by going to spec.fm/slack Thanks to today's sponsor, imgix. imgix is real-time image resizing as a service. It's FREE to sign up and easy to get started. Go to imgix.com and let them handle your images, today!

The Bullseye Podcast returns with its second episode, a review of DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2! On this episode I review the film with Natalie Saroff (17), Jake Schwartz (16), and Kelly Allison (11).