Episode 16 – The Quest to Help 1 Million Americans With Criminal Records Land Employment with Richard Bronson
Show Notes
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Richard Bronson the founder of 70 Million Jobs and the Commissary Club about how he has already successfully helped thousands of Americans with criminal background land jobs and the quest to help 1 Million more. 70 Million Americans have criminal backgrounds and many have trouble finding employment, and he is actively working on a solution.
Highlights that we talk about:
His background and why he is passionate about work for people with criminal backgrounds.
Starting in the non-profit sector and realizing how he could get more done by building a business.
What its like going through Y Combinator
The benefits of hiring someone with a criminal background
The impact of Covid on his companies mission
Building out a social network on top of a job board, staffing and direct placement business
Commissary Club’s social network app launching
Scaling the organizations to help 1 million people with criminal records get jobs
