This episode follows Marcus Rodriguez, a rising tech executive whose decade-old forum posts expressing racist views resurfaced just as he was appointed CEO of a major startup. We investigate how digital archeology of his past led to his immediate removal, the loss of $2 million in stock options, and industry-wide blacklisting. The story examines his journey through therapy, anti-racism education, and eventual foundation of a youth mentorship program, while exploring questions about personal growth, permanent records, and the statute of limitations on past mistakes.

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