Gary Izunwa grew up in a single-parent, working-class household where he learned the value of hard work and witnessed first-hand the barriers to opportunity faced by underprivileged communities. Today, he’s the founder of Tangent, a ground-breaking digital recruitment platform tackling the deep-rooted unfairness in employee referrals and opening doors for those often overlooked by traditional hiring systems.

Gary’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From landing a dream job at LinkedIn to discovering how recruitment often favours privilege over merit, he turned frustration into a mission: to create a world where people from less privileged backgrounds can secure roles at top-tier companies like Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Gary took Tangent from an idea to a revolutionary platform.
• The hard truths about recruitment in today’s job market.
• The importance of onboarding the right investors for your vision.
• The challenges of navigating a market with a new and bold idea.

Gary’s story is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, someone passionate about social change, or just looking for inspiration, this episode will leave you motivated to think bigger.

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