How is your business helping to solve the health, social, or economic challenges created by COVID19?
We are a one-stop solution for entry- to mid-level job candidates to acquire the tools necessary to gain employment. This means we create a customized path that connects job seekers towards employment by addressing all the barriers to employment and increasing social capital. Typically, our job seekers live in underserved communities and/or have one or many barriers to employment (past incarceration, housing, child care, transportation). Here's an article to a story: https://bit.ly/3gq9WP9
Does your business contribute most to recovery, response, or resilience?
Resilience - we're improving the broader infrastructure for responding to pandemic outbreaks.,Recovery - we're positioned to support in the recovery of those directly affected.,Response - we're responding directly to issues caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is the stage of your product development?
I have a market ready product/service. I have sold to customers.
What strengths does your team bring? Include skills and personal experience with the problem.
(1) Justin, Matt, Samir, Travis: Raised over $100mil and grew companies through Series D rounds and exits. (2) Samir and Travis have had an exit: TapCommerce > Twitter for $100mil, Travis had an exit: DonorPath > Network For Good through an Acquihire(3) Relevant experience in this space such as: UnitedWay World Wide, Venture Capital, Twitter, Social Enterprises, and Community Organizing Experience.(4) Dario was part of an IPO with RedFin
What countries do you operate in?
United States --> currently Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas.
Is your company headquartered in a US "Opportunity Zone"?
Yes
