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 compani...
6 Maj 202550min
Tanks, Surfboards, and Defense Tech: Finding Agency After the Army - Julian Larimer | Ep 37
Today's guest is Julian Larimer, a former Army Armor Officer whose journey spans from Company Command in Hawaii to building a thriving career in defense technology.Julian shares how he:Made the diffic...
29 Apr 202545min
From the Navy to NASCAR: Chasing a Dream Everyone Said Was Impossible - Jesse Iwuji | Ep 36
Jesse Iwuji is a Naval Academy graduate, former Surface Warfare Officer, and current professional NASCAR driver and entrepreneur. But his path was anything but conventional.In this episode, Jesse shar...
22 Apr 202528min
From Artillery Officer to PE Operator: Scaling Businesses and Leading Teams - Ben Balsley | Ep 35
Ben Balsley has spent the last decade as a private equity-backed operator - leading teams, scaling companies, and executing buy-and-build strategies across multiple industries. But before his success ...
15 Apr 202547min
How to Overcome Anxiety, Find Your Voice, and Build a Brand from Scratch - Paul Weber | Ep 34
After five years as an Infantry Officer in the Army, Paul Weber knew he wanted to help athletes optimize their performance. But getting there wasn’t easy. He tried in-person training, worked with kids...
8 Apr 20251h 1min
From JAG to Congress: Winning Habits, Warrior Mindsets, & Empowering Vets - Patrick J. Murphy | Ep 33
In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Patrick J. Murphy - a third-generation veteran, former Army JAG officer, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Patrick was the first Iraq War ...
1 Apr 202550min
Cybersecurity, Careers, and Cuisine: Lessons from a Marine Turned Tech Exec - Brent Maynard | Ep 32
This is a conversation where we explore what happens when a cyber-curious Marine steps into the world of NCIS, then climbs through the ranks of the tech and cybersecurity industry.In this episode of V...
25 Mars 202558min
Archery as Therapy: Finding Purpose and Healing After Service - Sam Westfall | Ep 31
In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sam Westfall. After a devastating accident in the Army left him medically discharged, Sam faced years of recovery and th...
18 Mars 202553min
