AJ Richichi is the Founder and CEO of Sprockets, a venture-backed Charleston, South Carolina-based startup that transforms the traditional hiring process into an equitable one for the hourly workforce. AJ drives Sprockets' strategic growth, builds the product vision, and oversees the company's talented and passionate staff.

During this fireside chat we're going to unpack:

- AJ's framework to build a strong network inside and outside of Charleston

- How AJ raised his first seed round and ultimately over $14M from investors all over the country

- How AI is changing the landscape