The Military Veteran

Honored to be on a panel with some of the most brilliant minds in the #hrtech space. I know the engagament is intended for us to share wisdom with the audience, and maybe I got a few good knowledge nuggets in there, but I personally learned more in one hour from my colleagues than I could have possibly imagined. Absolute pleasure to hear about how you’re changing the world through amazing businesses: Jake Wood of Groundswell Isaac Oates of Justworks And special thanks to Carina Cho, Lenore Karafa, and Tim Hsia for bringing us together to speak with the military veteran community.

PieCapital 💚 Veteran Founders. (because we’re one too) I go to a lot of conferences. For me, the Military Veterans Startup Conference put on by Tim Hsia and his team at Context VC is at the top of the list. Here’s why: ➡️Safe space to ask for advice from people who have been in your shoes. ➡️There’s power in seeing someone who’s done it. ➡️As a founder, the highs are very high and the lows are very low. There’s a lot more people out there going through that cycle than you think. Free therapy! If you’re a veteran founder or you dream about leaving your corporate job and starting something, come out to San Francisco in February and make it happen. https://lnkd.in/db4cJW2k "IRON" Mike Steadman 🥊🏴☠️ Christopher Hume Haotian Bai Derren Burrell Jen Sovada Robert Kessner Sil Angelescu Daniel Driscoll Jim Wilson Lucas Babbitt Taylor Hanley, CFA Kris Sandor Lenore Karafa

How do you go from struggling in high school to getting accepted into Dartmouth? 🤔 This week on In the Field, we’re thrilled to share the incredible story of Stephen Fraser! Stephen is a United States Marine Corps veteran whose determination and grit propelled him from the ranks of the 1st Marine Division to Dartmouth College and a successful career in finance and business development. 👉 As Head of Business Development at VetraFi, Stephen is helping empower service members and veterans through innovative financial solutions. 👉 He’s previously held impactful roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Silicon Valley Bank, where he honed his skills in risk analysis, partnerships, and venture debt. 👉 During his time in the Marine Corps, Stephen served with the 1st Marine Division, where he developed the leadership, discipline, and resilience that continue to drive his success today. 🎥 Watch now to hear Stephen’s story: https://lnkd.in/e5PpdG8v #Veterans #Leadership #Fintech #InTheField #MilitaryStories

🎙️ Don’t Miss This: Robert Ruark Shares Leadership and Service on TheMilVet Podcast!👇 The latest episode of TheMilVet Podcast is live, and we’re honored to feature Bob Ruark, President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. In this episode, Bob shares his incredible insights on: 1️⃣ The importance of community support. How the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helps military families navigate financial challenges and emergencies. 2️⃣ A lifetime of leadership. Lessons from Bob’s extensive career in service, leading with empathy, and building strong teams. 3️⃣ The impact of giving back. How acts of service ripple through the community to create lasting change. ---------- 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube! 💬 After you tune in, let us know what resonated most with you from Bob’s story. #TheMilVetPodcast #Veterans #Leadership #Service #Community #NavyMarineCorpsReliefSociety

🎙️ Tomorrow on TheMilVet Podcast: Robert Ruark of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society👇 We’re excited to announce that Bob Ruark, President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, will be our guest on TheMilVet Podcast tomorrow! With decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to supporting military families, Bob brings invaluable insights to the conversation. 3 Topics of Discussion: 1️⃣ The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. How the organization provides financial, educational, and other vital support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. 2️⃣ Leadership in service. Bob shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to helping others and fostering resilience in the military community. 3️⃣ The power of giving back. Why supporting those who serve is essential for building stronger communities. ---------- 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! The episode drops tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube. 💬 What would you ask Bob about his leadership journey or the work of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society? Share your questions below! #TheMilVetPodcast #Veterans #Leadership #Service #Community #NavyMarineCorpsReliefSociety

🔥 Tomorrow is the Big Day: MVS25! 🔥 The excitement is building as MVS25 kicks off tomorrow—a premier networking event bringing together military entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders ready to make an impact! 🇺🇸💡💼 For those attending: ✅ Show up ready to connect. The right conversation could spark your next big opportunity. ✅ Share your vision. Your military experience has shaped you—now it’s time to apply that leadership, resilience, and problem-solving to entrepreneurship. ✅ Embrace the community. This event is about more than business—it’s about supporting and learning from fellow veteran entrepreneurs. 🗓️ Check out our most up to date Agenda on our website: www.milvetstartups.com 🎥 Check out last years event highlight! Whether you're launching a startup, scaling your business, or looking for partnerships, MVS25 is the place to be. Let’s make it an unforgettable experience! 💪🔥 Who’s attending? Drop a comment and let’s connect! 👇 #MVS25 #VeteranFounders #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Networking

Our team will be at The Military Veteran Startup Conference this week and we look forward to meeting, networking, and supporting the military veteran founders we meet. Brendan Aronson, Jim Lose, Charlie Mills will be speaking at the conference on the topic of How to Find, Hire, and Retain Fantastic Talent. If you are attending the conference and want to meet, then please message us!

Roxanne Bras Petraeus Talks Leadership and Innovation on TheMilVet Podcast! 👇 Roxanne Petraeus, Army veteran and CEO of Ethena, is the featured guest on the latest episode of TheMilVet Podcast! Roxanne’s journey from military service to building a cutting-edge compliance training platform is nothing short of inspiring. 3 topics we discussed: 1️⃣ Finding purpose after service. How Roxanne turned her military experience into a foundation for her entrepreneurial journey. 2️⃣ Redefining workplace training. The creative approaches Ethena uses to make compliance training engaging, modern, and impactful. 3️⃣ Lessons in resilience. How grit, adaptability, and a focus on mission helped Roxanne navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. ---------- 🎧 The episode is live now—listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform! 💬 After you tune in, let us know what resonated most with you from Roxanne’s story in the comments! #TheMilVetPodcast #Veterans #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Ethena #Innovation #Podcast

🎙️ Tomorrow on TheMilVet Podcast: Roxanne Bras Petraeus of Ethena👇 We’re excited to announce that Roxanne Bras Petraeus, CEO of Ethena and Army veteran, will be our next guest on TheMilVet Podcast! Roxanne’s journey from military service to leading a groundbreaking compliance training platform is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into: 1️⃣ Leadership in action. How her military experience shaped her approach to leading teams in a fast-paced startup environment. 2️⃣ Building a modern company. The story behind Ethena and how it’s redefining compliance training for today’s workplace. 3️⃣ Veterans in entrepreneurship. Roxanne’s insights on why veterans are uniquely positioned to thrive as founders and leaders. ---------- 🎧 Don’t miss this conversation! The episode drops tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 💬 What questions would you ask Roxanne about her journey? Share them below! #TheMilVetPodcast #Veterans #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Ethena #Innovation #Podcast