Adam Braun

Adam Braun has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. In 2007, they began their career at Bain & Company as a Senior Associate Consultant until 2010. In 2015, they served as the Director of UN Special Envoy's Global Education Platform, leading initiatives to accelerate learning innovation. From 2016 to 2018, they co-founded and served as CEO of MissionU, a college alternative that prepares students for debt-free employment. In 2018, they joined WeWork as the COO of WeGrow. Adam Braun's notable accomplishment includes founding and leading Pencils of Promise as CEO from 2008 to 2015, raising funds and building schools across Asia, Africa, and Central America. Currently, they serve as the Co-Founder and CEO of Climate Club, a platform driving sustainability and net-zero outcomes for leading companies.

Adam Braun attended Brown University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics, Sociology, and Public & Private Sector Organizations. In 2005, they also participated in the Semester At Sea / ISE program, although the details of their degree or field of study during this time are not specified.