Experience

The university’s premier academic program also allows Jake to explore his intellectual passion for music within the larger framework of American culture. While still in high school, Jake Croman combined his interest in music with his entrepreneurial spirit motivated him to break into the music industry as a teenager. Identifying the need for a market in New York City to connect mid-range music and entertainment artists with talent agencies and bookers at local music venues, he took the initiative to work as an independent agent on commission. Jake’s experience and work ethic have led him to harness valuable negotiation skills, fundraising strategies, and strategic networking through the rewarding goal of helping emerging artists gain exposure.

As a budding entrepreneur, Jake Croman has contributed his advice and thoughtful insights on business topics on major online publications like Entrepreneur, VentureBeat, SCORE.org, the latter of which provides engaging advice and guidance for small business owners in the NYC area. Taking a note from his own book, Jake believes that college is the best time to start a business with so many resources and opportunities at one’s disposal. He seeks to offer valuable expertise for young college entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their enterprises.