South Bay's reentry program aims to help formerly incarcerated build a business

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Santa Clara County's reentry incubator program aims to create a positive change for those with a criminal record, that will ultimately benefit the entire community. Just ask Marshall Williams, who started his own pet product company through the program.

Oakland-based ESO Ventures is partnering with Santa Clara County to provide a reentry small business incubator program for the formerly incarcerated.A new program in Santa Clara County aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals start or build a small business.

Alfredo Mathew III, Co-Founder of ESO Ventures, said if you're in the high tech sector, they have tremendous access to venture capital and resources. Through the partnership, they will be incubating and investing in 40 businesses owned by individuals with a criminal record over the next two years.Mathew said with the county, there will be a 20 week incubator that launches on July 10.

 

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