Defy Ventures Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees

Defy Ventures is a non-profit organization focused on reducing recidivism by preparing current and former inmates for careers, personal development, and entrepreneurship. Operating in prisons and community settings, the program aims to expand economic opportunity and transform lives by using entrepreneurial training to support individuals with criminal histories. Based in New York City, the organization works across multiple states and facilities, providing programming in seven states and sixteen prisons nationwide. The target audience includes people with criminal histories seeking second chances, as well as communities affected by crime, with the goal of increasing their employability and self-sufficiency through structured readiness and business-focused education. In addition to its core programs, Defy Ventures has pursued partnerships with other organizations and entities, including a collaboration with LegalZoom announced in 2021, and recent activity highlighting engagement with broader networks to advance its mission.

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