With direct control over funding for the worlds most innovative companies, venture investors and advisors are uniquely positioned to advocate for hiring practices that benefit returning citizens. By expanding the hiring pool to include people with criminal histories, companies can improve their bottom line, reduce recidivism and incarceration costs, avoid discriminatory practices, and increase public safety.

Speakers
Mark Watson- Potlikker Capital, Co-Founder, President, and Board Member
Chris Bentley- De-carceration Fund, Managing Pricipal
Lawrence Williams III- Decarceration Fund, Principal
Quan Huynh- Defy Ventures, Southern California, Executive Director
Matt Kruetz- Firebrand Artisan Breads, Founder/CEO