Defy Ventures
Defy Ventures' mission is to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance. Our vision is to reduce recidivism by 50% by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives. As an organization, we approach achieving this goal through our “inside-outside” program that works with both currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. We offer programming in nine states, including California, Washington, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Utah. Learn more about us at www.defyventures.org.
Second Chances After Prison: How Carlos Became the CEO of His Life Through Defy Ventures
Meet Defy's Incarcerated Entrepreneurs In Training
Defy SoCal - We Support Your Next Level of Freedom Series - Richard Clarke
Defy Ventures 2024 Holiday Video
140+ Years of Lived Experience with Incarceration: An Open Conversation with Defy
Outside Prison: The Second Sentence of Reentry
Inside the System: The Impact of Incarceration
EIT Erik shares what Defy has meant to him
Defy Ventures: Meet the Entrepreneurs in Training
Defy x Redefining Black Masculinity: Defying the Odds as a Pastry Chef
Defy Ventures Graduate Aless
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Ed
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Allison
Michael K Williams and Defy Ventures
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Sharon
Sparrow in the Razor Wire Book Launch
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Eric
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Andre
Higher Hope, Lower Recidivism For Defy’s Entrepreneurs In Training
Meet Defy Ventures Graduate Barry
Ed Kressy Book Launch
Defying the Narrative, hosted by Emily Procter
Defy Ventures in Prison