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Paul Habenicht - Marine Veteran Applying Military Principles to Entrepreneurial Success
Paul Habenicht, a U.S. Naval Academy and Darden MBA graduate successfully built and exited a veterinary services business called VetEvolve.
Paul shared his journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship, highlighting how his military experience shaped the culture and operations of VetEvolve. As Paul and his co-founder Nick acquired and integrated veterinary clinics across the country, they intentionally applied principles from the Marine Corps playbook - things like mission-type orders, empowering frontline teams, and an "officers eat last" mentality.
"We really understood that it's all about your people," Paul explained. "The best captain in the world is supported by 20 sergeants and they do the work and they drive your plan." This people-first approach allowed VetEvolve to scale while maintaining a strong culture.
Paul also offered insights on the emotional and practical aspects of exiting an entrepreneurial venture. While the financial upside was rewarding, he found the transition out of the day-to-day business to be bittersweet. "It doesn't feel exactly like you think it does," he said. "There's a tremendous amount of work that leads up to that sort of a transaction or that sort of process."
Now, Paul is turning his attention to helping other entrepreneurs through his new venture, Range Control. He's eager to share the lessons he learned - from navigating acquisitions to building a cohesive culture - with the next generation of founders.
"I'm looking to transfer some of the skills I've learned," Paul said. "I can help them see where they need to go and provide them some of the advice and guidance and investment support that people have provided us."
To hear the full interview and learn more about Paul's entrepreneurial journey, check out the latest episode of the Mission Oriented podcast.
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Erik DeGiorgi is a Marine veteran that is the founder and CEO of NetSpeek. Erik shared how his background as a Marine infantryman during the early days of the Afghanistan war helped prepare him for the rigors of entrepreneurship. "Endurance is probably the single most necessary trait for a founder," he said, noting that the ability to push through challenges is critical.
After leaving the Marines, Erik co-founded a family business in the digital signage industry, gaining valuable experience in building and scaling a tech company. This led him to identify a major pain point in the pro-AV industry - the complexity of managing disparate technologies from multiple vendors in enterprise environments.
This insight inspired the creation of NetSpeek and its flagship product, Lena. Described as a "central nervous system" for AV networks, Lena uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to monitor, diagnose and even automatically resolve issues across an organization's collaboration and audiovisual systems.
"We've built Lena to really mimic human workflows," Erik explained. "Lena has instant access to every support ticket that's ever been, the technical manuals for every device, and can communicate directly with the equipment to take corrective action."
With Lena's commercial launch scheduled for January 21st, Erik is excited to bring this innovative solution to the pro-AV market. NetSpeek will be showcasing the product at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show in Barcelona in early February.
"We're really focused on the meeting room right now," said Erik. "There's more technology in those spaces than ever before, and a zero tolerance for when it doesn't work. That's where we're laser-focused on making a difference."
Listeners can connect with Erik and the NetSpeek team at [email protected] and visit them at www.netspeek.com
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Leadership Lessons from Doug Moran: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
Doug Moran is a seasoned executive coach, author, and former Capital One CIO. Doug shared his inspiring leadership journey, which has been shaped by his experiences in business, politics, and personal reflection. His book, If You Will Lead, distills these experiences into valuable leadership insights, with a focus on empowering others to reach their potential. He covers sixteen historical figures as he highlights leader characteristics.
Doug’s journey to leadership started early, shaped by his upbringing as a "Navy brat" and his father’s influence. Although he didn't follow in his dad's military footsteps, Doug’s passion for leadership grew throughout his career. After working in telecom and politics — including a key role in Governor George Allen’s administration — Doug transitioned to Capital One, where he spent a decade honing his leadership and coaching skills.
A pivotal moment came when Doug discovered the power of coaching. Through coaching, Doug learned that leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room but about enabling others to perform at their best. This philosophy became a cornerstone of his work as a coach.
A central theme of Doug’s leadership approach is resilience, and this idea was inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s poem "If". His father’s frequent quoting of the poem instilled in Doug the importance of treating both success and failure with equanimity. In the book, Doug draws on this principle of steady leadership to help readers navigate their own leadership challenges, from dealing with setbacks to managing high-pressure situations.
The spark for writing If You Will Lead came from Doug’s realization that many leaders need a practical framework for developing their leadership skills. He wanted to offer a guide that not only shared his personal lessons but also provided actionable advice for leaders at every stage of their journey. The book reflects Doug’s deep belief in the power of coaching and the ability to bring out the best in others — an approach that has been the core of his career and coaching philosophy.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting your leadership journey, Doug Moran’s insights offer a wealth of wisdom for anyone looking to grow as a leader and empower others along the way.
For more insights on Doug’s leadership philosophy, check out the full interview on the Mission Oriented podcast and grab a copy of If You Will Lead to dive deeper into his practical approach to leadership.
Learn MoreBuy "If You Will Lead" here
Website: https://www.ifyouwilllead.com
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Dave Esra - Veteran Entrepreneur Tackles Maternal Health Crisis
Dave Esra is the founder and CEO of Bobi Health. Dave is a veteran who served in both the Navy and Army, and he is now using his entrepreneurial skills to tackle a critical issue - the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Dave shared his personal connection to this problem - his wife had a high-risk pregnancy that was ultimately successful, but he saw firsthand the challenges and risks that many women face. This experience inspired him to found BobiHealth, a startup that is using technology to improve maternal health outcomes.
The statistics around maternal health are sobering. Dave noted that 94% of maternal mortality is avoidable, and that every two minutes, a woman dies from maternal health complications. In the U.S. alone, there are over 50,000 cases of severe maternal morbidity each year, costing the healthcare system billions of dollars.
BobiHealth's approach is to leverage wearable devices and predictive analytics to identify risk factors and complications early on. By continuously monitoring key biometrics like heart rate, breathing, and activity levels, the platform can alert healthcare providers to potential issues before they become serious. This allows for earlier intervention and treatment, potentially preventing devastating outcomes.
As an entrepreneur, Dave has drawn heavily on his military experience to guide BobiHealth's development. He spoke about the importance of defining a clear mission and vision, establishing core values, and building a culture of accountability. These are all lessons he learned during his time in the service.
Learn MoreDave Esra Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveesra
BobiHealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bobihealth
Website: https://www.bobihealth.com
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Nick Smith - Navy Veteran & Partner, 37th & Moss
From a young age, Nick had a desire to take to the skies, inspired by his Great Uncle's job of flying F-86s during the Korean War and his Grandfather's service in the Air Force. Opting for the Navy, he fulfilled his passion for flying as an F-18 test pilot during his active duty service. Post-military life, Nick set his sights on entrepreneurship, gaining valuable experience in small businesses at a bank. This journey led him to join forces with a business school colleague, giving birth to 37th and Moss – a dynamic search fund dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs in acquiring and running small businesses.
37th & Moss37th & Moss, a search fund, supports entrepreneurs in acquiring and operating a single business. Through defined criteria, networking, due diligence, and negotiation, the fund aims to acquire a business, actively participate in operations, and honor the legacy of the previous owner. The focus is on a smooth transition, cohesive operations, community impact, and continuous improvement while respecting the business's mission and values.
Learn MoreNick Smith Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-b-smith/
37th & MossLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37th-and-moss/
Website: https://www.37thandmoss.com/
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Heroes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Sherman Williams & Emily McMahan - Academy Investor Network, Helping Service Academy Graduates Invest in Venture-backed Startups
Sherman Williams is a Naval Academy graduate. After serving as a Naval Intelligence Officer, he headed to Chicago’s Booth School to study finance and landed himself in investment banking. While in banking he started investing and advising startups. This was a perfect segue to co-founding Academy Investor Network.
Emily McMahan is a WestPoint Academy graduate. After her time in the Army as a Military Police Officer, she has always been focused around community and working with entrepreneurs. She has a passion to work with startup companies and founded Capitol Post, which taught military veterans how to start and grow businesses, a great foundation for beginning the Academy Investor Network. She is also the Deputy Director at the Common Mission Project, an international platform supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs.
Academy Investor NetworkAcademy Investor Network was founded in 2020. From Sherman’s and Emily’s own academy experience they personally saw the unique population that made up the graduates. They wanted to offer an investment syndicate for U.S. Service Academy graduates to invest in venture-backed startups. “We enable every Service Academy graduate to connect, learn and invest in the venture asset class.”
Learn MoreSherman Williams Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherman-williams/
Emily McMahan Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymcmahan/
Academy Investor NetworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/academy-investor-network/
Website: https://academyinvestor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIN_members
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch, or consider if Individual or Corporate Membership in the Network is a fit for you.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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David Jones - Co-Founder & General Partner at Bull City Venture Partners
After attending the United States Naval Academy and graduating with a BS in Electrical Engineering, David Jones served as a Naval Aviator and a Weapons and Operations Officer. It was his military background and experience in technology that laid the groundwork to co-found Bull City Venture Partners in 2012. Bull City Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in $250K to $2M in bold founders building software and tech-enabled companies. Serving mostly the East coast, they value the power of teamwork in identifying and investing in high-potential founders.
Learn MoreBull City Ventures Website: www.bcvp.com
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Heroes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Brandon Shelton - Removing the Barriers to Capital for Veterans, TFX Capital
Brandon grew up in rural Virginia. He was part of a long line of military service. This led him to utilize the ROTC program and attend the University of Richmond. After being commissioned as an Airborne Infantry Officer in the U.S Army. and serving for eight years he landed himself on Wall Street. This was the beginning of Brandon’s experience in the financial realm. He worked hard and received his MBA from Duke University.
It was through these years that Brandon began the passion and desire to remove the barriers to capital for veterans. He firmly believes that Veterans make great startup founders because of their experience in service. According to the Small Business Administration, 1 in 10 small businesses in the United States are owned and operated by Veterans. This is despite that less than half a percent of the the U.S. population has served in the military. Knowing this in 2015 Brandon founded TFX Capital
Task Force X Capital ManagementStarted in 2015, TFX Capital “invests in service driven, high performing and commercially tested former military and national security leaders.”
Learn MoreVisit Brandon Shelton's LinkedIn Profile
Visit Task Force X Capital Management
Check out their Instagram @taskforcexcapEmail: [email protected]
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Heroes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Brendan Aronson - USMC Veteran, Co-Founder & CEO The Military Veteran
Brendan attended the United States Naval Academy for his undergraduate degree and commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served for six years before starting his entrepreneurial journey. He is the co-founder and CEO of The Military Veteran and has a passion to help transitioning veterans. He is a big proponent of in person events and the compound effect that networking can have on the business builder and the job seeker.
The Military Veteran
The Military Veteran works with employers looking to hire veterans and holds conferences to help veterans network. Each event allows participants to network in person. Whether looking for employment or looking to build your company these events help you build your professional network. This year they have their MilVet Startup conference in San Francisco, February 8th-9th. Following that, April 25th - 26th, they are hosting The Military Veteran Career Conference in Austin, Texas. Check out The Military Veteran events here.
Learn MoreBrendan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrenburrell/
The Military Veteran Website: https://www.themilvet.org/
MilVet Startup Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-veteran-startup-conference-2024-tickets-528521832027
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Hereoes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Ryan Micheletti - The Veteran Fund & Founder Institute
Ryan Micheletti served in the California State Military Reserve for six years. He would tell you that he learned leadership, resilience and the value of a team during his time in service. This laid the foundation for his journey as an entrepreneur. He began by starting a security company with his brother. This grew from just the two of them working overtime to now being the 2nd largest veteran owned business in the San Francisco bay area. They focus on hiring veterans. Ryan has also helped to found Vet-Tech, which works with startups by providing “advanced mentorship, traction with corporate partners and access to our international investor network.” Ryan’s most recent endeavor was co-founding The Veteran Fund in 2021. He truly believes that “a veteran founder, is one of the most powerful change agents that we have to actually drive positive impact in the world.” In addition to the Veteran Fund Ryan is the Head of Global Operations for Founders Institute, the world's largest pre-seed start up accelerator. For the last 10 years, he's been leading the operations team there as head of operations to help us scale to 7,000 portfolio companies across 200 cities with a mentor network of 35,000 mentors.
“The Veteran Fund is an early stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in top military veteran-led technology startups. The Veteran Fund finds, funds and scales top performing startups within the military veteran and spouse community by leveraging our unique access to the global startup ecosystem and our partners' experience launching thousands of startups worldwide.”
Learn MoreRyan Micheletti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmicheletti
Website: https://veteran.fund
Veteran Startup: fi.co
Applying for Funding: veteran.fund.startup
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Heroes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your Host
Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Derren Burrell - Air Force Veteran, Founder Veteran Ventures Capital
Derren is back on the Mission Oriented podcast sharing an update on Veteran Ventures Capital, his advice for entrepreneurs in the current economy and about his excitement connect with others at the upcoming MilVet Startup Conference next month.
Derren Burrell’s father was a Citadel graduate of 1964. It was an indoctrination that began young but led Derren to graduate from The Military College of South Carolina, class of 1994. He hadn’t planned on commissioning but upon graduation did in the Air Force. He served 21 years as a financial management officer. This laid the ground work for his work in the civilian sector. Immediately upon retirement from the Air Force he went to work for TAG Resources, a financial services company. He would attribute his success at TAG Resources to his military experience. He was able to help the company grow exponentially. This led to him being tasked to raise 2 million dollars. It was this specific experience that eventually led him to found Veteran Ventures Capital. He realized the struggle of raising capital but especially for veteran entrepreneurs.
Veteran Ventures CapitalVeteran Ventures Capital founded in 2015 is an investment and consulting firm focused on scaling veteran-owned businesses. Derren is the founder and president. He “oversees all aspects of the company operations and fund management of Veteran Fund I which invest in early stage / growth companies.” Find more information below.
Learn MoreDarren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrenburrell/
Veteran Ventures Capital Website: https://www.veteranventures.us/
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Matthew Carter - Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.), Chairman of NOVA Vets
Matthew Carter a retired Navy Rear Admiral, who spent 34 years serving in the military continues his service as the recently elected chair of the board for the Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NOVA Veterans). Carter previously served as a board member.
While he served in the Navy, Carter flew the P-3C Orion maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. After retiring in 2019, Carter joined Booz Allen Hamilton and assumed a leadership role overseeing operations in the western Pacific for a three-year tenure. In addition to his involvement with NOVA Veterans, Carter also contributes his expertise to the board of directors for the Maritime Patrol Association and is a dedicated member of the Japan US Military Program.
NOVA Veterans Association
Northern Virginia Veteran Association is “one point of entry for comprehensive support”. This unique approach helps the whole veteran get care. “We are the only local veteran nonprofit that performs a comprehensive veteran intake, determines priority of needs, case manages, coordinates with multiple potential service providers, advocates, and provides continual follow up to ensure services are received and continued as needed.”
Learn MoreWebsite: www.novavets.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cartermattj
VeteranCrowd Network
Our "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Gregg F. Martin - Army Major General (Ret.), Author, Bipolar Survivor & Thriver
Gregg Martin is a retired major general and a distinguished 36-year Army combat veteran who has left an indelible mark on the military. Throughout his illustrious career, he commanded various military units, including an engineer company, battalion, and the 130th Engineer Brigade in combat.
Beyond the battlefield, he held esteemed positions such as the president of the National Defense University, commander of Ft. Leonard Wood, and commandant of the Army War College. What makes Gregg's journey truly remarkable is his unwavering resilience in the face of bipolar disorder, a personal battle he openly shares about in his book BIPOLAR GENERAL: My Forever War with Mental Illness.
Gregg Martin's journey exemplifies an indomitable spirit that offers hope and inspiration to others confronting challenges in their lives.
BIPOLAR GENERAL: My Forever War with Mental Illness"This memoir serves as both an education and a source of inspiration, aiming to dispel the stigma around mental illness, alleviate suffering, and save lives, aligning with my personal mission. It tracks my journey through the ups and downs of bipolar disorder. In sharing my story, I hope to offer a beacon of hope, a spark of inspiration, the power of love and faith, and knowledge that could be life-saving.”
Learn MoreWebsite: www.bipolargeneral.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-f-martin-222735aa/
VeteranCrowd Network
Our "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Brendan Duebner - Army Veteran, Founder & CEO of Life Skills for Soldiers
"We know that when service members are more financially secure, there's less issues at home, there's less issues with food insecurity, stress, there's less security clearance revocations, less missed work time. There's more productivity, there's more retention, there's just more readiness." This is the driving force for Life Skills for Soldiers. Brendan Duebner, founder and CEO, served on active duty as an Army Artillery Officer before continuing his service in the Army Reserves. During his active duty time, he realized that the majority of problems were generated from personnel problems and finances or money played a large role. Taking this into account he worked to create classes to teach his soldiers basic financial literacy and saw a huge impact. This led to founding Life Skills for Soldiers. Brendan is continuing his service in the Army Reserve's 75th Innovation Command. He has a passion for leveraging personal finance to better the lives of service members. Life Skills for Soldiers"Life Skills for Soldiers is a 501c3 nonprofit that is solving the military’s personal finance problem by providing Commander's tools to stand up unit programs. Specifically LSFS creates content and software tailored for military audiences that leverages the train-the-trainer methodology to improve the financial lives of service members’ and their families, build better leaders, and increase readiness."
Learn MoreEmail: [email protected]
Website: LifeSkillsforSoliders.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-duebner-34737197
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Brent Bowers - Teaching Real Estate Investors How to Buy & Sell Vacant Land
With over 8 years of service as an Army Officer, Brent Bowers realized he needed a change to spend more time with his family. His interest in real estate, sparked by his first home purchase in 2007, led him to explore real estate investing as a way to support his family and be present for them. Quickly expanding his business, Brent now focuses on buying and selling vacant land, finding great success in this strategy. He shares his expertise through his online coaching course, The Land Sharks program, embodying the belief that putting others' interests first is the key to true influence, and he's passionate about helping others find success, especially in land investment.
The Land Sharks"Build an income generating “machine” that generates passive income on autopilot, like clockwork, each and every month. Attract an avalanche of sellers practically BEGGING you to take their property off their hands and ease their burdens…with no money out of your own pocket. Dominate this “hidden” Real Estate niche which has virtually NO COMPETITION and eliminate the need to compete with other wholesalers and investors who are always trying to steal your deals." Learn more by visiting the website below.
Learn MoreEmail: [email protected]
Website: TheLandSharks.com
Phone Number: 863-801-6959LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brent1
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
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Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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David Cain - President & CEO of Heroes Home Advantage
David Cain, an individual with a passion for giving back and empowering our everyday heroes. As the President and CEO of Heroes Home Advantage, David leads a network of realtors, lenders, attorneys, and more who are dedicated to supporting those who protect, serve, and care for our communities. For over 12 years, Heroes Home Advantage has provided military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, healthcare professionals, emergency personnel, and teachers with substantial discounts or rebates when purchasing real estate, giving back over $20 million to our heroes. Beyond his role with the program, David also boasts an impressive 24-year career as a top-producing mortgage lender, earning him recognition in the top 1% of mortgage lenders nationwide. His heart is to use his expertise and the "Heroes Home Advantage" network to give back and recognize those heroes in our country.
Heroes Home Advantage"Heroes Home Advantage is a network of Realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies and more that wanted to do something to give back to those that protect, serve and care for our country and community: military, law enforcement, firefighters, health care, emergency personnel and teachers by offering a real estate discount program."
Learn MoreHeroesHomeAdvantage.com
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by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Originally episode 43
Recon Marine and Navy Seal Mike Sarraille talks Leadership and The Talent War on today's podcast.
Mike Sarraille is co-author of The Talent War and founder of Talent War Group.
"Talent War Group is a leadership development and executive search firm focused on helping our clients optimize the people side of their businesses."
Mike Sarraille is a talented speaker and author whose life lessons and leadership training draw upon the best leadership training in the world, that offered in the US Military.
Sarraille says, "The military taught you everything you need to know to lead organizations. It's just your responsibility to now apply it and uphold the proud tradition of our veterans in the private sector."
LinksMike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsarraillemba/
Talent War Group Website: https://talentwargroup.com/
About your hostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper. You can learn more about Bob Louthan on LinkedIn.
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Brandon Shelton - Removing the Barrier to Capital for Veterans, TFX Capital
Brandon grew up in rural Virginia. He was part of a long line of military service. This led him to utilize the ROTC program and attend the University of Richmond. After being commissioned as an Airborne Infantry Officer in the U.S Army. and serving for eight years he landed himself on Wall Street. This was the beginning of Brandon’s experience in the financial realm. He worked hard and received his MBA from Duke University.
It was through these years that Brandon began the passion and desire to remove the barriers to capital for veterans. He firmly believes that Veterans make great startup founders because of their experience in service. According to the Small Business Administration, 1 in 10 small businesses in the United States are owned and operated by Veterans. This is despite that less than half a percent of the the U.S. population has served in the military. Knowing this in 2015 Brandon founded TFX Capital.
Task Force X Capital ManagementStarted in 2015, TFX Capital “invests in service driven, high performing and commercially tested former military and national security leaders.”
Learn MoreVisit Brandon Shelton's LinkedIn Profile
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Check out their Instagram @taskforcexcapOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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France Hoang - Army Veteran & Entrepreneur, Helping Afghan Allies
France and his family were evacuated from Vietnam when he was just a child. That experience has impacted every area of his life. He wanted to payback the opportunities he was given. He chose to go to West Point and serve in the United States Army. His service continued as he worked in the White House and was eventually called to go back on active duty in the Army. It was this latter service where he deployed to Afghanistan and laid the foundation for his work on helping Afghan allies. France is a entrepreneur many times over, has over 20 years of national security experience and serves on several boards but has a true passion to help his Afghan allies. Over this past year and a half he has worked with many organizations but specifically Allied Airlift 21 to help evacuate Afghan allies.
Allied Airlift 21“Allied Airlift 21 operates the Afghan Ally Registry - a secure list of individuals and families under threat who are seeking evacuation from Afghanistan. Coordinating with their U.S. sponsors, we assist in validating and completing documentation for State Department review, and work with partnering organizations assisting in this effort.”
Learn MoreAllied Airlift 21: alliedairlift21.org
France LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisqhoang/
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
Discount Heroes by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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Robert Williscroft, Navy Veteran & Author of "Operation White Out"
Robert has been a guest on the podcast before, but this time is talking about his latest book, Operation White Out. Tom Clancy might have said; “The only way to do all the things you'd like to do is to read” but he never met Robert Williscroft. Robert has spent a lifetime taking adventures most to us only read about. Have you spent 22 months underwater or a year at the South Pole? Robert has and so much more. His love for adventures has led him to author over 17 books and hundreds of articles, both fiction and nonfiction.
AdventurerHe has a degree in Marine Physics and Meteorology and a doctorate “for developing a system to protect SCUBA divers in contaminated water.” From the Arctic to the South Pole and a year at the equatorial Pacific are just a few of the many places Robert has been.
AuthorRobert’s journey as an author began as a young kid. He shares, “When I was a teenager, I wrote a science fiction story, the editor, bless his heart, wrote me a letter back and said, you got a ways to go kid, but keep at it.” That is what he did! His bestseller, "Operation Ivy Bells" blends his own personal experience on that mission with fictional characters. The fourth book in the Mac McDowell Series, Operation White Out was released this year.
Curious to see who else has been in the VeteranCrowd Spotlight? Check them out here.
Learn MoreWebsite: http://www.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/argee/
VeteranCrowd NetworkOur "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch.
by VeteranCrowd NetworkWhy do thousands of merchants put us through a bootcamp to join their loyalty program? Why do they make checkout an obstacle course?
It’s embarrassing. Time consuming. Intrusive. Cumbersome. Broken.
Why?
Because no one ever built a simple & secure way to validate our veteran status at checkout.
Until now.
Want to be recognized at select merchants simply by swiping your existing Visa card?
Join our waitlist and be one of the first veterans to have this power in your wallet.
About Your HostBob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
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