Jason Wang

Formerly Incarcerated | 4x Founder | MBA/MS
Founder/CEO: FreeWorld aims to end generational poverty and recidivism through economic mobility.

[Fast Forward @FfwdOrg]

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[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

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[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

@nihalmehta I named my tech nonprofit FreeWorld because that’s prison slang for life outside of prison. Our nonprofit trains and places formerly incarcerated people into careers in the trucking industry. For many people, driving is a physical manifestation of freedom. :)

[Matt Mochary @mattmochary]

I am looking for a Head of the Office of the CEO (formerly called Chief of Staff). If you are super-organized (Notion / GSuite pro), a great communicator & super-eager, AND willing to relocate to work with me in-person in Kauai, please apply.

JD: https://t.co/1A0ZGnfP7R

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

We're hiring a Development Director! This person has to have experience raising $15M+. This person is an Air Traffic Controller, helping to execute our strategy and inspire giving at a national level. This person would also work closely with me.
https://t.co/cnYQFkaDMY

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

We're hiring a Government Partnerships Specialist! This person is a mid-career, innovative thinker, an expert in public funding sources, with excellent project management skills who can execute nationally. This person would work closely with me.

https://t.co/9QRYN1NqY0

[Schmidt Futures @SchmidtFutures]

"While incarcerated, I met hundreds of kids who had similar backgrounds to me. It was heartbreaking to see them get released, only to come right back or be killed on the streets. I began to wonder if there was a better way." -- @JasonWaang, Schmidt Futures Grantee and Founder and CEO of @join_freeworld

Read more about how Jason is working to end generational poverty and recidivism by accelerating economic mobility for returning citizens: https://t.co/IZlFn41CoE

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

By connecting returning citizens to high-wage jobs in the trucking industry, @join_freeworld graduates experience recidivism rates of less than 5%.

Learn more about the impact of our partner Freeworld: https://t.co/iHYrlrN32B

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

"Driving a truck, 18-wheeler. Little ol' me? It's an adventure."

After incarceration, Lakeisha struggled to find meaningful employment. Now, after becoming a licensed truck driver thanks to help from our partner @join_freeworld, she’s thriving.

https://t.co/YjcF0cni07

[Schmidt Futures @SchmidtFutures]

Brought up amidst poverty & violence, Jason Wang turned to the streets for solace, leading to his incarceration at 15. From adversity to advocacy, Wang reshaped his life and founded @join_freeworld, a pioneering tech nonprofit fighting recidivism and generational poverty.

Read our full interview with Wang: https://t.co/IZlFn414z6

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

@StartUpRabbi @intulsatalent @atentocapital Nice! Intro me?

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

At SXSW this week. Who else is here? Would love to connect!

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

Never too late to celebrate... 3 months after graduation with FreeWorld and we have a 90% job placement rate!

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

Parallel parking can be tricky in a regular car... our Free Agents are doing it with 18 wheelers. Keep up the good work, guys!

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

Proud to have amazing partners. Proud to serve Free Agents.

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

Stoked to see excitment build! Gradutation comes sooner than they expect! 🎓

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

We can them Free Agents for a reason. 😉

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

A sunny day in class and a bright future on the horizon!

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

Come on... doesn't see their smiles just make you smile?

[Jason Wang @JasonWaang]

With the dedication we see, shades won't be enough. Each students future is only going to get brighter and brighter. ☀️