FOUNDER & CEO, AED-IS
Andrew E. Schwartz
Where Business Experience Meets Technology.
Andrew E. Schwartz has spent his career at the intersection of business, technology, management and education.
His approach is straightforward: understand what a business actually needs first, then translate those needs into practical technology solutions that people can understand, use and build upon.
Entrepreneur
Business & Technology Leader
Educator
Author & Speaker
BUSINESS FIRST. TECHNOLOGY WITH PURPOSE.
Turning Business Needs Into
Practical Solutions.
Andrew’s career has crossed business management, technology, education, consulting and entrepreneurship. That breadth of experience has shaped a practical philosophy that continues to influence AED-IS today.
Technology should not be introduced simply because it is new. It should solve a problem, improve the way people work, create an opportunity or help a business perform better.
Rather than approaching technology purely from a technical perspective, Andrew focuses first on the organization — its people, processes, objectives and challenges — and then works with the appropriate specialists to turn those requirements into practical solutions.
A CAREER BUILT AROUND LEARNING, LEADING & BUILDING
Experience That Spans More Than One Discipline.
1976
Early Career
1982
Publishing & Education
Today
The Beginning
Management & Training
Entrepreneurship
Sharing Knowledge
Leading, Advising & Building
Andrew gave his first paid presentation shortly after finishing high school. What began with a telephone pitch to a Cornell University group led to participant recommendations, referrals and the beginning of a much longer professional journey.
At age 24, Andrew was a senior trainer with the Management Training Program. At 26, he became Manager of Training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Andrew founded A.E. Schwartz & Associates, beginning what would become decades of management training, leadership development, consulting and content creation.
A paid monthly column for Training News & Data helped lead to articles, university extension courses, audio programs, books, software, workbooks, assessments and other learning resources.
Andrew continues to apply decades of business, management and entrepreneurial experience while developing new ideas and working with the people and partners responsible for moving his businesses forward.
1976
Early Career
1982
The Beginning
Management & Training
Entrepreneurship
Andrew gave his first paid presentation shortly after finishing high school. What began with a telephone pitch to a Cornell University group led to participant recommendations, referrals and the beginning of a much longer professional journey.
At age 24, Andrew was a senior trainer with the Management Training Program. At 26, he became Manager of Training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Andrew founded A.E. Schwartz & Associates, beginning what would become decades of management training, leadership development, consulting and content creation.
Publishing & Education
Today
Sharing Knowledge
Leading, Advising & Building
A paid monthly column for Training News & Data helped lead to articles, university extension courses, audio programs, books, software, workbooks, assessments and other learning resources.
Andrew continues to apply decades of business, management and entrepreneurial experience while developing new ideas and working with the people and partners responsible for moving his businesses forward.
EXPERIENCE ACROSS BUSINESS & EDUCATION
From the Classroom to the Boardroom.
Business & Leadership Experience
Andrew has held management and leadership positions at organizations including:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Information Services)
- Smaller Business Association of New England
- The Employer’s Association
- The Management Training Program
Education & Training Experience
Andrew has been an adjunct faculty member/professor teaching business, management, communication and training at:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Emerson College
- Bryant College
- Boston University
- Brandeis University (Heller School of Business)
- Bentley College (Meeting Management Program)
BUILDING IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES
An Entrepreneurial Mindset
Built Around Constant Improvement.
As the principal and founder of his organizations, Andrew says:
“I have simply followed my passion, and the rest has evolved.”
His thirst for constant improvement and knowledge is the backbone of his approach. Ideas and creativity are balanced with planning and implementation, while capable people help turn those ideas into something much bigger. That combination — curiosity, creativity and implementation — has remained a recurring theme throughout Andrew’s career. He has continually explored ways to turn knowledge and ideas into practical businesses, products, services and solutions while building teams capable of taking those ideas further.
SHARING KNOWLEDGE
Experience Becomes More Valuable When It Is Shared.
Andrew has authored dozens of books, products and articles, appeared on numerous radio shows, and has been quoted in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Boston Business Journal. His work as a trainer and facilitator has included conferences and company meetings across industries including research, technology, government, nonprofit organizations and Fortune 100/500 companies.
Author
Books, articles, training materials and professional development resources.
Educator
Teaching and facilitating business, management, communication and leadership development.
Speaker & Facilitator
Conferences, corporate programs and professional audiences across multiple industries.
A SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY
Understand First. Then Build.
Five principles guide Andrew’s approach:
01
Listen
Understand the business before recommending the technology.
02
Simplify
Translate complexity and technical jargon into understandable choices.
03
Connect
Bring together the right people, ideas and technologies.
04
Implement
Turn ideas into solutions that can actually be used.
05
Improve
Continue learning, refining and adapting as the business and technology evolve.
ANDREW’S PHILOSOPHY
“I have simply followed my passion, and the rest has evolved.”
“My thirst for constant improvement and knowledge is the backbone of our organization. Everyone’s ideas and creativity are balanced with planning and implementation.”
— Andrew E. Schwartz
Founder & CEO, AED-IS
A CAREER AT A GLANCE
Decades
of business, management, technology and education experience
1982
A.E. Schwartz & Associates founded
Multiple Institutions
Teaching and professional education experience
Dozens
of books, products and articles authored
Global Experience
Training, facilitating and working across industries
Entrepreneur
Building and developing multiple business ventures
STILL LEARNING. STILL BUILDING.
The Next Chapter Is Already Being Written.
New technologies will continue to emerge. Businesses will continue to change. And Andrew’s underlying philosophy remains the same: keep learning, surround yourself with capable people, remain open to new ideas — and turn those ideas into something useful.
Andrew continues to expand, rebuild and explore new ventures while enabling other people to help take those businesses forward.
HAVE A BUSINESS CHALLENGE OR IDEA?
Start With a Conversation.
You don’t need to know exactly which technology you need. Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish, and Andrew and the AED-IS team can help you explore the most practical way forward.