Felons: Society's Biggest Asset | George Divitiae | TEDxCharlotte

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What if society has been looking at incarceration all wrong? Entrepreneur George Divitiae challenges assumptions about incarceration, rehabilitation, and what happens after release. Drawing from his experience entering the prison system as a teenager and later becoming a seven-figure business owner, George argues that many incarcerated people possess qualities employers actively seek: adaptability, resilience, resourcefulness, and drive. He explores what becomes possible when hustle is redirected toward opportunity instead of survival. George Divitiae is an entrepreneur, investor, and operator with a passion for growth, leadership, and building scalable businesses. Known for his disciplined mindset and results-driven approach, George has built experience across real estate, short-term rentals, sales, and operations, consistently focusing on systems that create long-term value rather than short-term wins. George approaches business with a strong belief in learning through action. He em

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