How to Network Your Way to Purpose: Declining Goldman for Startups - Brendan Aronson | Ep 38

How to Network Your Way to Purpose: Declining Goldman for Startups - Brendan Aronson | Ep 38

Brendan Aronson is a Naval Academy grad, former Marine infantry officer, Wharton MBA, and founder of The Military Veteran (TMV). He turned down offers from Google, Goldman Sachs, and other top companies to launch ventures supporting the veteran community.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The biggest lessons from hosting over 100 episodes of the MilVet Podcast.

  • Why "distribution is the first problem every founder must solve."

  • How volunteering at a nonprofit led to co-founding a national career platform for veterans.

  • The most undervalued skill in transition: authentic networking.

  • What Brendan is building now — a fund of funds investing in defense tech and veteran-led businesses.

    • The mindset shift from following passion to building long-term leverage.


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    Connect with Brendan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanaronson/

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Military Veteran: https://www.themilvet.org/

    Range book: https://amzn.to/3GGcWco

    -------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/

    Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/

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    If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Brendan's.

    And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.


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