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➡️ About The Guest
Thomas Vozzo is the Chief Executive Officer of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the country. He joined Homeboy Industries in 2018 after retiring from a successful corporate career at ARAMARK Corporation, where he was an Executive Vice President overseeing almost 20,000 employees. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University.
At Homeboy Industries, Vozzo leads a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who provide hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of society. Vozzo is responsible for finding employment opportunities for the 200 people that Homeboy serves at a time, as well as ensuring the financial sustainability and strategic growth of the organization.
➡️ Show Links
https://www.instagram.com/homeboyindustries/
https://twitter.com/HomeboyInd/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasvozzo/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
03:52 - From Executive to Advocate: Thomas Vozzo's Journey
08:44 - Beyond Shareholders: Shifting Business Mindsets
10:46 - Unforgettable Lessons: Aramark's Impact on Thomas Vozzo
12:57 - Success Strategies: Applying Lessons from a Multi-Billion Dollar Company
19:44 - Sponsor: Munch
20:56 - Empowering Change: Helping Gang-Involved Individuals
25:44 - Motivating Transformation: Seeking a Better Life in Prison
32:09 - Breaking Free: Leaving Gang Life Behind
36:51 - Changing Hiring Mindsets: Supporting Previously Incarcerated Individuals
42:21 - A Decade of Progress: Tom's Success with Ex-Incarcerated Individuals
47:33 - Sponsor: The Kelly Roach Show
48:44 - Creative Revenue Generation: Business Lessons for Non-Profits
53:11 - Overcoming Obstacles: Non-Profits and Making an Impact
55:07 - Starting a Non-Profit: Advice from Thomas Vozzo
56:24 - Salary Sacrifice: Thomas Vozzo's Choice
1:02:36 - Measuring CEO Success: Alternative Metrics
1:04:16 - Lessons from the Margins: Insights from Thomas Vozzo
1:07:17 - Sponsor: Nudge Podcast
1:08:03 - Inspiring Change: Ending Notes from Thomas Vozzo
1:11:09 - Defining Success: Thomas Vozzo's Perspective
