Jason Schwartz
About Jason Schwartz
Jason Schwartz is the DC Experience Center Lead at Lutron Electronics and a Cultural Food Tour Guide at Blue Fern Travel in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
Current Roles at Lutron Electronics and Blue Fern Travel
Jason Schwartz currently holds two significant roles in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. At Lutron Electronics, he leads the DC Experience Center, a position that entails managing the center's operations and guiding customer experiences around Lutron's products and solutions. Concurrently, he works as a Cultural Food Tour Guide for Blue Fern Travel, offering culinary tours that highlight the rich cultural diversity of the region's food scene.
Previous Business Development Positions
Jason Schwartz has extensive experience in business development across various industries. From 2020 to 2022, he was an Independent Business Development Consultant at Jason Schwartz and Associates. Before that, he served as Business Development Manager at Legend Power® Systems from 2019 to 2021. His tenure includes roles such as Director of Commercial Business Development at Direct Energy Solar from 2015 to 2017 and Vice President of Sales at Clean Currents from 2012 to 2013.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jason Schwartz has been an essential figure in several entrepreneurial endeavors. He co-founded Energy Efficiency Partner and served as Principal from 2017 to 2019. He was also the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at AggrECO International in Maryland from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he founded Bkind Foods LLC. and held the position of President from 2009 to 2012.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jason Schwartz studied at The New School, earning an MS in Organizational Change Management from 1999 to 2001. He also studied Russian Language and Literature at Leningrad State University named after A.S. Pushkin from 1989 to 1990. He holds a BA in Social Sciences from Colorado State University. His expertise includes Smart Grid Technology, Sustainable Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Social Impact initiatives, and Lean Start-up methodologies.
Skills in Business and Market Development
Jason Schwartz possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses Business Development, Channel Development, Market Activation, and Product Development Change Management. His background in Global Business Development and Emerging Markets is complemented by his knowledge of Lean Start-up methodologies and Discovery Driven Growth. His specialization in Public-Private Partnerships and Social Impact initiatives further enhances his comprehensive expertise.