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Episode 386

Making a Difference in Higher Education with Robb Granado, President of CommonBond

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The student loan crisis in America is a generation-defining problem, and joining us today is a man looking for a solution.

Robb Granado is the President of CommonBond, a company helping redefine what it means to get, and pay for, a college education. Fast Company recently named CommonBond one the Most Innovative Companies in Education, and TIME named them one of the Genius Companies. 

In this episode, we talk about the work that CommonBond does to fight the student loan crisis. Whether it’s refinancing existing loans or helping students make decisions about potential schools, they’re on the case.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Learn about Robb’s background and how he describes his role and the work he does.
  • How Robb rose through the ranks of CommonBond from General Manager to President.
  • Find out how CommonBond approached building culture in the early days.
  • What motivated Robb to join the Air Force and how the experience has influenced him since.
  • Robb’s experience with student loan debt and what’s motivated him to work in the space.
  • Learn what work CommonBond has in the pipeline that looks to make a big contribution.
  • Exciting new education developments that could make waves in the upcoming years.
  • The two different types of lending that CommonBond does and how they are structured.
  • Find out CommonBond’s typical investor profile and who they partner with.
  • Various lessons that Robb has learned from his schooling and his professional life.
  • What Robb’s meditation practice looks like today and how it’s benefitted him.
  • How Robb gets to bed on time and how he spends his free time and creative energy.
  • Advice Robb finds himself giving to people: Know yourself and always make time to read!
  • Be kind to one another and listen to everyone: Closing words from Robb.

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Making a Difference in Higher Education with Robb Granado, President of CommonBond