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Life & fun · October 21, 2026

I told people I'm a convicted felon after 20 years of hiding it

Engineer, founder, dad, expat. Formerly homeless, convicted felon (pardoned). Retired at 38.

I told people I'm a convicted felon after 20 years of hiding it launched on October 21, 2026 with 79 votes, #284 of 3,638 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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Buford is a personal site and portfolio documenting the career of an engineer and founder who has launched multiple companies since 2007, including a platform for voice actors, producers, and directors with two million users. The site serves as a hub for his various projects, including published work that has sold over ten thousand copies, and shares his autobiography currently in progress. It is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, creative communities, and personal stories of career transitions.

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Engineer, founder, dad, expat. Formerly homeless, convicted felon (pardoned). Retired at 38. I’ve started or joined early 17 companies since 2007. Most of them shut down. A home for voice actors, producers and directors, with 2 million users . The Nouscraft trilogy has sold 10,000+ copies , averaging 4.5 stars . I joined Reforge as founding engineer. It raised $20M from a16z. Also: Buford versus Oklahoma , my autobiography. Being written now. Community and marketplace for creators: voice actors, producers, directors, audio engineers. Where a project finds its cast. Education and community for the same people. Courses, cohorts, live sessions and certificates, taught by people who…from buford.bg

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