Crowds on Demand Founder on Paid Protests and Influence Networks

Crowds on Demand Business Model

• 💡 Crowds on Demand is a company that specializes in providing crowds for events, including protests, and has been in business for 13 years.
• 🎯 The company has a large network of passionate activists across the political spectrum, enabling them to recruit for various causes.
• 💰 Many people lack the opportunity to have their voices heard due to the expense of participation, and Crowds on Demand facilitates this by compensating them.

Declined $20 Million Offer

• 💰 Adam Schwar, founder of Crowds on Demand, turned down a $20 million offer to recruit and pay protesters against Trump.
• ⚠️ The offer was declined because the company did not believe the specific day of action would be impactful for the cause.
• 🤝 Schwar stated that he would not reveal the identity of the offeror, citing the need to protect client information, a practice essential for his business's longevity.

Influence Networks and Funding

• 🌐 Schwar discussed