Why Second Chance Employment is so Important Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear Doug Smith interview Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired as Daniel shares the story of Zero Six Eight and the lessons he's learned along the way. To learn how to connect with Daniel, Zero Six Eight, and Work Pittsburgh, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode122 Daniel Bull's Bio:Daniel Bull is the founder of Zero Six Eight, a for-profit business incubator based in Pittsburgh, PA that exists to promote the full potential of ex-offenders as they pursue goals of employment, entrepreneurship, and independence. Daniel founded Zero Six Eight in 2013 after completing a 21-month prison sentence. Since then, the company has supported 11 startups and created over 64 jobs across a number of different industries.In addition to his role at Zero Six Eight, Daniel is the Executive VP of Nello Construction and Principal of Nello Development Group. Through a unique partnership, Zero Six Eight and Nello Development came together to form WorkPittsburgh, a modular and prefab contractor operating out of Pittsburgh’s South Side. WorkPittsburgh trains and equips ex-offenders in various construction trades while bringing affordable housing to Western Pennsylvania.Daniel believes that an honest and open confrontation with the past has been the driving factor in leading Zero Six Eight. Of all his accomplishments since re-entry, he considers reconciliation with his family and re-marriage to his wife, Nicole, to be the most miraculous examples of restoration - a snapshot of what is possible for those committed to change.Connect with Daniel:Website: http://workpittsburgh.org/http://www.zerosixeight.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/zerosixeightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZER068Kiva Loan: https://www.kiva.org/lend/1173469 Twitter: @workpghConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.