Jonaed Iqbal

Jonaed Iqbal is the Founder and CEO of NoDegree.com, a platform that aims to empower job seekers without college degrees.15 He is also the host of The NoDegree Podcast, where he interviews successful professionals who have achieved their goals without traditional higher education.36

Career and Achievements

Jonaed founded NoDegree.com while pursuing his graduate studies at Columbia University.1 He worked for four years to save money and invest in his idea, officially launching the platform in 2018.1 As a one-man army in the beginning, Jonaed learned various skills such as social media marketing and search engine optimization to grow his project.1

NoDegree.com

NoDegree.com serves multiple purposes:

1. Career Guidance: The platform provides resources like resume writing and interview coaching to help individuals without degrees advance their careers.1
2. Job Search: It functions as an innovative local job search platform, connecting people with suitable employment opportunities.5
3. Content Creation: NoDegree produces blogs, podcasts, and streams content across various platforms, all available for free.1
4. Recruiting: The company also offers recruiting services with a unique approach, taking time to understand candidates before connecting them with employers.1

Mission and Vision

Jonaed's mission with NoDegree is to challenge the traditional notion that expensive college degrees are necessary for career success.1 He advocates for lifelong learning and aims to help those without degrees find meaningful employment and build successful careers.1 His long-term goal is to compete with higher education institutions, potentially influencing them to lower tuition fees or enhance their offerings.1

Additional Information

• Jonaed was one of the founding members and the first president of the Columbia University Toastmasters.2
• He has reported that NoDegree earns up to $300,000 by empowering job seekers.4
• Jonaed is a member of the Della Leaders Club, New York Chapter.5

Jonaed Iqbal's LinkedIn username is indeed jonaed, as mentioned in the query.2