Jake Schwartz

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Jake Schwartz

CEO, Cofounder, General Assembly

Jake Schwartz is the cofounder and CEO of General Assembly, a technology and design training center for post-grads looking to attain more practical skills. He also founded Office Space Guys, an office-space real estate company.

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“Become An iOS Developer In 8 Weeks”: The Truth About Hack Schools

As coding courses and bootcamps flourish, some students get left behind–and that promise of a six-figure salary pops like a bubble.

“Become An iOS Developer In 8 Weeks”: The Truth About Hack Schools

Impact

The language of climate is evolving, from ‘change’ to ‘catastrophe’

Instead of taking our jobs, what if AI just lets us give our lives more purpose?

Millions of Americans struggle to pay their water bills. A national water aid program could help

News

Can NYC actually enforce the first COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers?

DoorDash is piling onto the 15-minute grocery delivery trend

IRS tax refund delays have people wondering why they should bother filing for 2021

Co.Design

Solar panels aren’t designed to be recycled—which is a $15 billion mistake

40% of San Francisco’s traffic deaths are from left turns. These design fixes could change that

The 1619 Project grapples with the horrors of slavery. This artist brilliantly translated it into a book for kids

Work Life

3 ways to use body language to effortlessly gain trust

Planning a career pivot? Here’s how to create a backup plan

Fast Company Magazine

9 favorite productivity tips from the Dr. Bronner’s CEO