#1438 How grassroot parties grew into the non-profit Pencils of Promise




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Summary: I keep seeing Pencils of Promise everywhere. What is this organization and how do they get everywhere? I have the creator here today to find out. Pencils of Promise is the non-profit created by Adam Braun. It helps build schools and increase access to education in developing countries. Adam has recently left the organization and launched MissionU, a one-year program that gives you the skills and experience needed to launch a successful career. <p><a href="https://mixergy.com/interviews/pencils-of-promise-with-adam-braun/"><img src="https://mixergy.com/interviews/pencils-of-promise-with-adam-braun/?get-twitter-card=true&amp;" alt="" class="alignnone size-full"></a></p><p>Pencils of Promise is the non-profit that helps build schools and increase access to education in developing countries. </p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong><br><p><a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal</a> – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to <a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal.com</a>. Get the best of the best right now.</p> <hr> <p><a href="http://www.activecampaign.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">ActiveCampaign</a> – Improve your marketing &amp; sales processes by upgrading to an automated platform. Start sending follow-up that adapts to your customers’ behavior so you are sending the perfect message at the perfect time. You’ll have happier customers and higher conversions. See why over 150,000 marketers use ActiveCampaign to create intelligent marketing that gets better results.</p> <p>If you’re with one of their confusing competitors and you want something new, you owe it to your business to check out <a href="http://www.activecampaign.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">ActiveCampaign</a>.</p> <p>More interviews -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/moreint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/moreint</a><br> Rate this interview -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/rateint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/rateint</a></p>