The Cole Group's leadership team has a wide range of experience in many different industries. They have worked at companies such as Swing Talent, Inc., Betts Recruiting, Meltwater, Burdette Beckmann Inc., and Teach For America. They have also founded their own company, Powder. Their education histories are also varied, with degrees from universities such as the University of London, Fordham University, Bowdoin College, and UC Santa Barbara.