A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons

Commissary Club is targeting the largely overlooked reentry market for formerly incarcerated people by using AI to help with job placement, housing, benefits, and community support. For CIOs and technology leaders, the story highlights how AI can create commercially viable services in underserved segments, while also underscoring the importance of designing products that address trust, stigma, and practical workflow friction in high-need populations.