Adam Braun
Adam Braun was born on October 31st, 1983 and is currently 41 years old. Adam Braun was born in New York City, New York, USA. Braun attended Brown University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Adam Braun is the Founder of Pencils of Promise, this award winning organization which started with only $25 and it has since broken ground on 250 schools around the world. He is also the creator of the “For Purpose” approach to philanthropy and business, combining for-profit business acumen with the best of social sector idealism.
He started his career at Bain & Company after graduating from Brown University, and he has been a featured speaker at the United Nations, the White House, and Clinton Global Initiative.
The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change is the riveting tale about a young man taking $25 and turning it into over 200 schools all around the world and the guiding steps that anybody can take in order to lead a significant and successful life.
Adam started working summers at hedge funds when he was only 16 years old, sprinting down the path to a successful career on Wall Street. However while he was traveling he met this young boy that was begging on the streets of India, who said he wanted a pencil the most in the world. It was a small request that led to a staggering series of events which took Adam backpacking through dozens of countries before he eventually left one of the most prestigious jobs in order to found Pencils of Promise.
This book chronicles his journey to find his true calling, while each of the chapters explains a clear step which every person can take to turn your largest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His tale takes the reader behind the scenes with village chiefs and business moguls, hometown heroes and world-famous celebrities. Driven by shareable insights and compelling stories, here is a vivid and inspiring book that gives you all the tools you need in order to make your own life a story worth telling.
Adam Braun: Awards & Accolades
Braun's book, The Promise of a Pencil was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Business Books, in 2014.
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Adam Braun: F.A.Q
When was Adam Braun Born? How old is Adam Braun?
Adam Braun was born on October 31st, 1983. Adam Braun is currently 41 years old.
Where was Adam Braun Born?
Adam Braun was born in New York City, New York, USA and is American.
What was the first book Adam Braun wrote?
The first book written by Adam Braun was The Promise of a Pencil, published in 2014.
What was the most recent book Adam Braun wrote?
His most recently released work was The Promise of a Pencil on March 1st, 2014.
Will there be any more books by Adam Braun?
Adam Braun does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Adam Braun written?
Adam Braun has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.