Penn Alumni You Should Know About: Vol. 13
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TECH
Jared Grusd (C ’97) is the Head of Corporate Development and General Counsel at music super-app Spotify. Now, he has joined the board at Shake, a law-related app that allows people to create and sign legally binding documents in a snap. This could be revolutionary for creative types who want to protect their work. Check it out to avoid any lawsuits in your future!
Bing Chen (C ’09) has just been named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30. Chen is being recognized for his work as the Global Head of Creator Development and Management at YouTube, where he guides YouTube stars on how to make the most of their videos on the platform. Care to make me a star, Bing? Call me anytime.
THEATER
Christa Avampato (C ’98) used to manage Broadway shows. Now, as the owner of a content development company and a journalist, her original play titled Sing After Storms has been accepted to the Thespis Theater Festival in New York City and will be produced in June 2014. Sounds like she’s has been a very busy lady!
FASHION
Although he’s not an alum yet, we’ve gotta share this one…
Daniel Fine (W ’15) is no stranger to starting new businesses. Most recently, he was featured on Philly.com for his sunglasses company Glass-U, which sells custom sunglasses for universities across the country. Need to block out the sun and also show your Penn spirit? For just $9.95, Fine can help you out with that.
INTERNSHIPS
The Kelly Writers House has just announced their 2014 RealArts@Penn internships. In the lineup this year are Viacom Creative Services, Rolling Stone Magazine, McSweeney’s, Brooklyn Films, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and more. The lucky students to receive the internships get a $4000 stipend and the deadline to apply is 1/15/14. So hurry up and get those applications out!
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