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Revolutionizing the Reentry Process for the Formerly Incarcerated, with Andre Peart, Untapped Solutions

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 694)

Founder and CEO of Untapped Solutions, Andre Peart, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to talk about how his company’s groundbreaking platform is helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives faster and more efficiently, while giving companies ready access an under-resourced talent pool. They discussed Andre’s personal story that led to the founding of Untapped Solutions, how the platform works, benefits such as higher loyalty which companies receive from hiring the formerly incarcerated, success stories, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Untapped Solutions

Untapped Solutions is a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the reentry process for formerly incarcerated individuals by connecting them with the resources, services, and employers they need to rebuild their lives. Founded in 2020 by Andre Peart, Untapped Solutions has grown into an innovative force backed by Techstars and Cox Communications enterprise, striving to create meaningful social impact through technology.

At Untapped Solutions, we understand the challenges faced by the formerly incarcerated, as well as the organizations and employers dedicated to supporting their reintegration into society. Our mission is to empower case worker-driven organizations, employers, and the formerly incarcerated by streamlining the reentry process and building a strong, supportive network.

Our platform leverages cutting-edge AI technology to enhance the client experience and reduce staff fatigue. By automating key tasks, such as identifying client needs, employment status, and skill requirements, we enable organizations to make faster, more accurate referrals to relevant stakeholders. With our internal impact report tool, tracking progress and updates on referrals becomes seamless and efficient.

For employers, Untapped Solutions offers an AI-powered job board that matches open roles with candidates who possess the required skills or are currently enrolled in relevant training programs. By partnering with us, employers can tap into a diverse, skilled talent pool of formerly incarcerated individuals, while also providing them the support they need to overcome personal challenges and excel in their work lives.

Untapped Solutions’ LinkedIn-style professional network creates an exclusive space for the formerly incarcerated, where they can connect with case worker-driven organizations and employers, access resources and skill training, and discover job opportunities tailored to their talents and aspirations.

Our vision is to reduce recidivism by 20% by 2030 through the power of technology, ultimately fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and successful society for all. Join us in our mission to transform lives and create lasting change for those seeking a fresh start.

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Andre Peart, Founder and CEO, Untapped Solutions

Andre Peart Untapped Solutions — **Andre Peart, Founder & CEO, Untapped Solutions**

Andre Peart was born in 1990 in Westchester, New York, and raised in the city of Yonkers during the uprising of crime and drugs that plagued the city. As a teen, he was stuck in the center of a crime ridiculed neighborhood and found his way out through writing war-fiction novels in his room where he silenced the sirens and screams. He continued to use writing as a gateway through high school and onto college, where he drifted his writing genre to the world of crime fiction. Andre changed his genre over to crime, but also his endeavors, which ended his college journey early and landed him in New York State Prison for five years.

Unlike many others, Andre had the skill of mentally escaping rough environments. And so he did, writing seven novels, three short stories, and finishing his degree through a prison college program. Andre has published two short stories and founded Untapped Solutions (formerly ConConnect), the world’s first social network for formerly incarcerated men and women to get connected with valuable resources upon release. He has continued to write and plans to drop his novels in due time.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Tell us about you and your story, how you came to create Untapped Solutions?
How does Untapped Solutions work?
Who does this platform help?
What are the benefits of hiring these populations for employers?
What kinds of businesses are you working with?
Once someone is hired, is there a support system that helps navigate starting a new job?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Phoenix Business Radio

Outsourcing Professionals as an Integral Part of Your Team with Paul Quinn Chris Yap Neil Chitel and Chris Curley

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Outsourcing Professionals as an Integral Part of Your Team with Paul Quinn Chris Yap Neil Chitel and Chris Curley

Running a successful business requires your attention on so many levels. Outsourcing lets you focus on core activities and helps you stay in your lane when it comes to your area of expertise. Finding the right outside support can help you gain a competitive edge and promote efficiency while, at the same time, saving you time and money! Listen in as we discuss the benefits of outsourcing with four professionals who have a wealth of knowledge, expertise and success stories in their respective businesses.

RKPE provides businesses with simplified staffing solutions especially in the fields of Engineering, IT, Sales-Marketing, and Financial Service. RKPE is one of the the only staffing companies owned and operated by an Engineer, nationwide. o remain competitive in today’s economy, Companies must have the best talent available, in a tight labor market. We simplify this process for our clients. We have a clear understanding of their requirements and source, recruit and interview on our clients behalf, saving them time and money. the best talent within Engineering, Information Technology and Finance, and unlimited recruiting resources, the process is simplified and affordable.

Paul Quinn started his career as a CNC Machinist, returned to post education to earn his degree in Engineering-CAD/CAM Technology. Paul has designed several bridges in the US and Taiwan. Paul moved into a role with an engineering outsourcing company which he and his colleagues built up from 1 Million in revenue to 25 million in revenue in a 5 year time frame. Paul’s expertise in engineering allow him to fully screen and interview applicants prior to the client meeting them. Over the past 2 decades Paul has become a professional in the areas of Engineering, IT, Finance and Sales-Marketing. In mid-2015 Paul placed his 10,000th professional.

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and follow RKPE on Facebook.

Gabtech is the brain-child of Chris Yap, a global business developer, a seasoned sales and marketing professional. From multi-million dollar, IT and BPO deals to commodity trading, capital raising to consumer branding, Chris Yap has been at the forefront of market development, project management, product and brand development. With 20 years of experience in strategic business development, Chris has been known to his peers and clients as a man of integrity, strategic thinking, getting things done and being tenacious in achieving every business objectives.

Gabtech was established to help fellow entrepreneurs leverage the power of outsourcing, may it be for a lead generation, telesales, customer service, appointment setting, data entry or bookkeeping. Gabtech has helped numerous companies grow its revenue and profitability through outsourced processes since 2009. Over the years, Gabtech has evolved to helping small to medium-sized companies get financing for working capital, equipment acquisition, and real estate acquisition.

At present, Chris is very passionate in helping start-up and growing companies achieve hyper growth while also helping the lesser fortunate break the vicious cycle of poverty. Chris established his success in the discipline of business development through hard work, dedication, perseverance and relentless pursuit of continuous personal development.

Chris Yap is a dedicated father to his 3 fine young boys Gabby, Nico and Noah and a devoted husband to his amazing wife of 14 years, Eizel. Chris and family currently reside in Peoria, Arizona.

Connect with Chris at 602-882-821 and follow Gabtech on LinkedIn

ManageStaff, Inc. is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing over a decade of Human Resource knowledge and expertise to a variety of industries, large and small. The difference between a good PEO and an excellent PEO is measured by the efficiency of its staff.

ManageStaff, Inc. strives to establish unique partnerships with its clients, promising accuracy, confidentiality and exceptional client service, while managing the responsibilities associated with Human Resources for today’s industrious business owner.

Neil Chitel has worked for Managestaff for the past 15 years. He started as an Account Executive and has worked up the ranks to Sr. Business Development.

Neil has a Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing Degree from University of Phoenix.

Connect with Neil on Twitter, and follow ManageStaff on Twitter and Facebook.

Triple Helix Investigations offers hiring solutions for all industries. Triple Helix can provide background screenings, drug testing and aptitude assessments for potential and current employees.

The background screenings are FCRA compliant and can be completed electronically making the process faster and more efficient. There are no annual fees you only pay for what you search. Triple Helix provides all categories of background checks including those to assist property managers.

Drug testing is completed at a lab and they offer both 5 and 10 panel tests.

Aptitude assessment testing assists employers in getting the right person in the right position the first time. These industry specific test take approximately twenty minutes to complete and give the employer a plethora of information about their applicants.

Chris Curley, CEO of Triple Helix Investigations, began his professional career in law enforcement. Chris was first a member of the San Diego Police Department where he worked patrol. After a year and a half, Chris decided to move closer to family and joined the Phoenix Police Department. During his 22 years with the Phoenix Police Department, Chris worked patrol, school resource, property crimes and metal theft investigations.

From 2001 to 2014, Chris was a detective on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Chris conducted both proactive and reactive online investigations involving the luring and sexual exploitation of a minor. Chris received numerous commendations during his time with the task force and was an important part of creating the investigative process for these types of cases.

In 2015, Chris retired from law enforcement. In 2016, Chris started Triple Helix Investigations in an attempt to help businesses and property managers with their employee concerns.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn, and follow Triple Helix on Twitter and Facebook.