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Some background: I launched 70 Million Jobs (S17), the first for-profit employment platform for the formerly incarcerated. Inspired by my own incarceration and greatly assisted by …

In 2017, I announced the launch of my YC company, 70 Million Jobs--the first employment platform for 100M Americans with records. In 18 months we attained profitability and helped …

In August, 2017, while going through Y Combinator, I announced on HN the launch of 70 Million Jobs, the first employment platform for those with criminal records. (https://news.yco…

Several years ago, I launched 70 Million Jobs a YC company that was the first employment platform for people with records. Our launch announcement was, at the time, one of the most…

Use it to help the formerly incarcerated land jobs.

I've dedicated my life to helping those with criminal records begin a second life that's safe and productive. My YC (S17) company 70 Million Jobs, had a lot of success, but the pan…

https://www.nelp.org/publication/ban-the-box-fair-chance-hir...

Actually, "Ban the Box" legislation has been enacted almost everywhere. But you're right: it does suck.

I'm the founder and ex-CEO of 70 Million Jobs (1st national, for-profit employment platform for people with criminal records). We helped thousands of deserving men and women land j…

If I decide to pursue that I'll certainly notify you. Thank you once again. Richard

lol. No, not anymore a millionaire YC founder and no real estate in my immediate future. But sure, love to chat. Please contact me at Richard@70millionjobs.com Richard

Wow-so generous of you. Please contact me at richard@70millionjobd.com Richard

When I announced that I was shutting down my company, 70 Million Jobs/Commissary Club, I received enormous support from the Hacker News & YC communities. (The pandemic decimated my…

Thanks, Peter. That was an odd response from that guy.

A startup would be great, or one a bit more mature (b/c round) Doesn't have to be a start-up, but I'd much prefer a company that has a strong social mission. Right fit can mean a l…

No, Kranar-the 70 million does not include unpaid parking tickets, unless it escalates to a criminal case (which rarely happens). The explosion in these numbers occurred during our…

I am, in fact, considering doing it again, but differently/better. However, as you may know, this path is arduous, and after launching 4 major startups, my bones grow weary.

Your experience notwithstanding, the data tell a very different story: in fact, those with records almost never get into trouble on the job. How do I know this? 1. There exists a f…

Yes, I worked with those companies' departments every day. As a rule, they won't hire a convicted felon (which I am) for a significant role.

No ~8% of those incarcerated are in private prisons

You're right. About 10%. They are a relatively small player.

Thanks. I wish I could

With all due respect I disgust you? I've devoted my life to helping others, saved thousands of lives, repaired families and communities, won numerous awards, went through Y Combina…

Thank you