Defy Ventures-SoCal

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Defy EITs giving a voice to their prison experience, and changing perceptions #defyventures #secondchances https://youtu.be/jLVP21913lU

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Much better than all in Blue... #defyventures #secondchances

A great Community Building event, where we had conversations, shared space, and made new connections. Thanks to all those who made time to show up! #defyventures #defytheodds #secondchances #hustleharder

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At the Prison to Employment meeting at the LA Mayor's Office of Reentry. #secondchances #hustleharder #defyventures

Check out Ping and Mike's new video, and support Defy if you can. This is what Ping has to say: "My name is Ping Lieu, and I’m the Director of Operations at CONBODY and a Defy entrepreneur. I served 13 years in prison before coming home in 2017. When I first came home, I felt like I didn’t belonglike I didn’t have anything to offer the world. I never would have thought that in just 22 months I would be where I am today, building a media company with fellow Defy entrepreneur ...Coss Marte and hosting my own show on Snapchat. Defy helped change everything for meit’s provided me with an education, a way to support myself when I was released, and a network of people supporting me. This is the first time I haven’t felt ashamed of myself in a very long time. Simply put, I don’t think I would be where I am today without the support of this program. And I’m excited to tell you that until the end of the year, your gift of support to Defy SoCal will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000 by a generous Defy donor! Click here: https://secure.everyaction.com/TPs3AKvuSEyrPEA6tZEsDw2 I recently sat down with Mike Su, Director of the Yellow Accelerator Program at Snap Inc., and a Defy Ventures volunteer, to talk about what the program means to me. Defy has been the chance of a lifetime for me. The thing is, I’m not unique. There are millions of men and women who are where I was just 22 months agolocked away in prison, told that they are worthless and that even after they’re released, a cell will be waiting for them when they return. I also know that of these men and women, countless have incredible entrepreneurial talent that is waiting to be harnessed through Defy Ventures’ programs in Southern California. These people deserve the same second chance that I received. Because of Defy’s impact on my life, I recently joined the Defy Los Angeles Board. This is how I am paying it forward. I’ve met many of you through Defy’s events in Southern California and the support I’ve received from the Southern California Defy community is what has helped me build myself up to the person I am today. Please help me pay this forward so that Defy can continue giving its Entrepreneurs in Training their best shot at a second chance across Southern California. Donate here: https://secure.everyaction.com/TPs3AKvuSEyrPEA6tZEsDw2 I honestly believe that there is not much greater impact that your money can have on our society. Every dollar counts. For as little as $8 a month, you can provide curriculum and materials to an incarcerated EIT enrolled in CEO YNL. Thank you for believing in second chances, Ping Director of Operations CONBODY"

Pitch practice with Entrepreneurs in Training. Thank you Robert Galinsky!