Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Ken Oliver didn't let a harsh life sentence in prison define him. He spent his 23 years reading books and studying law behind bars. A few weeks after release, his resilience led him to a better place behind a desk. He became VP at Checkr.org, the philanthropic arm of Bay Area tech firm Checkr.

He refused to let others tell him who he is, catapulting him to major success despite the stacked odds.

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