Clasp
Mark Jacobs is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the education and nonprofit sectors. As the Founder of the Scholarship Resource Center since August 2018, Mark has developed a national program that provides families with valuable scholarship information to support post-secondary education. Current roles include Account Manager and Customer Advocate at Stride Funding, along with a previous position on the Student Experience Team at Varsity Tutors. Mark served as Chief Operations Officer for Humanity Rising, focusing on inspiring students through service projects, and was the CEO of Scholarship Strategies, which offered cost-effective scholarship solutions. Additional leadership roles include National Director of the Angel Tree program at Prison Fellowship, President & CEO at Connections SG, and various executive positions in financial and educational organizations. Mark holds a master's degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Indianapolis.
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Clasp
🚀 Company Overview 🚀 Clasp (formerly Stride Funding) is a venture-based, mission-driven fintech headquartered in Boston, MA. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent in hard-to-hire fields—while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) 👋 Who We Are 👋 A Forbes Fintech 50 and SHRM-backed company, Clasp is driven by impact. By enabling employers to invest in future talent where it matters most—easing overwhelming student debt—our platform creates lasting bonds between employers and employees. We believe that when employers have a stake in the cost of education, we can create a more sustainable, equitable, and skilled workforce. We strive to be: 🟣 Outcomes driven 🟣 Student centric 🟣 Data inspired 🟣 Team oriented 🟣 Committed to doing the right thing