The Robin Hood of Recruitment - How Gary Izunwa is Fighting Hiring Inequality

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.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound  mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness.🔗 Shop now: Click Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not long ago, Alberto Zandi was a university student trying to figure out his professional path. His first steps were in strategy consulting, but he quickly realized he had an appetite for business. By 22, he founded Emerald Hospitality Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses according to The Sunday Times in 2024. Now, at 28, Alberto employs over 200 people and owns multiple hospitality brands. His hard work and dedication have landed him a place on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2023.In "30 & Thriving," Alberto sits down with fellow Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees to share the real stories behind their successes, challenges, and personal journeys. These conversations aim to humanize success, showcasing the resilience and perseverance needed to thrive. Tune in for authentic insights that inspire and motivate you to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.IG: https://www.instagram.com/30tofficial/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/30tofficial/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.