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February 23, 2013 05:01 am GMT

San Quentin Prison Demo Day Gives Entrepreneurs Behind Bars A Second Chance

The Last Mile FeatureBarbed wire and armed guards aren't your typical intro to a startup pitch event. But today, San Quentin Prison hosted The Last Mile demo day featuring presentations by seven inmates. The Last Mile hopes that through entrepreneurship, it can prepare convicts for employment and reduce recidivism. Considering these founders have never used the Internet or an app, their business plans were remarkable.

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