Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
Summary
This episode explores how AI is helping people with criminal records clear their histories to find employment. Noella Sudbury founded Rasa Legal, an app that automates the expungement process, drastically reducing time and cost. The story highlights Virginia Mireles, who used the service to clear her felonies and now works for Rasa.
Topics discussed
Intro: AI helping people with criminal records find work
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The struggle of finding work with a criminal record
Noella Sudbury's mission to automate expungement
Rasa Legal: AI app for sealing records and drafting petitions
Success stories and impact on employment
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