TheMilVet Podcast

David Kim is a former Army officer and West Point and Harvard Business School alum. Since leaving the Army, David has spent nearly 20 years in the Private Equity industry. He is currently the Co-head of Investor Relations at Apax Partners. In 2002, David and his wife founded Children of Fallen Patriots (https://www.fallenpatriots.org), a non-profit that seeks to provide college scholarships to every American child who has lost a parent in the line of duty. David joins Brendan to discuss his transition out of the military, the private equity industry and raising capital, and the Children of Fallen Patriots mission.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Nick Lodestro is a Marine Corps veteran and founder of VetEvolve. VetEvolve is a company that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care.Nick joins Brendan to discuss his transition from the Marines, the invaluable experience he gained in his first civilian job, and how he leveraged that experience to become a successful entrepreneur. Nick also discusses what it's like to introduce institutional investment into a company, and provides great insight into entrepreneurship through acquisition.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Ryan Green is a USNA Alum and Navy veteran. After leaving the Navy, Ryan founded Gridwise. Gridwise exists to fix pain points and make gig drivers’ lives and jobs more productive and fulfilling.Ryan joins Brendan to discuss his journey in entrepreneurship, from starting a company while he was at the Naval Academy, to bringing Gridwise from an idea to a successful company. Ryan's recount of Gridwise's origins is a fascinating look at how a founder forms an idea and the process of building it into a product.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Catharine Parnell is a former active duty JAG officer, and alum of the Fordham University School of Law. Since leaving the Army, Catharine spent time working with the Department of Justice, and is now serves as an internal legal counsel for Skyloom. Skyloom is a cutting-edge telecommunications company building interplanetary networks.Catharine joins Brendan to discuss her journey to the Army after law school, as well as her transition out of the Army. Catharine and Brendan also discuss career options for lawyers, what it's like to work for a startup, and how The Mil Vet Career Conferences helped Catharine get to where she is now.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Scott Harrington is a former Apache pilot and West Point and Michigan Ross alum. Since leaving the Army, Scott has spent significant time working at Mckinsey & Co and Bridgewater Associates in various roles. Leveraging his wealth of experience, Scott now advises early stage startups. Scott joins Brendan to discuss his transition out of the military, his experiences working at two premier firms, and provides incredible insight into institutional investing and capital markets.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Patrick Murphy was the first Iraq War Veteran elected to congress, served as the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army, and now invests in veteran entrepreneurs and lectures at the Wharton School. Patrick joins Brendan to discuss his path from the Army to the Capitol, finding a purpose outside of uniform, playing basketball with the President, and the power of investing in the success of veterans.  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Chase Hobby is a former Naval Aviator and an alum of USNA and The Wharton School of Business. In 2020, Chase Co-Founded VRB Labs with his classmate Evan Seale while in business school. Chase joins Brendan to discuss transition, health, adventure, and entrepreneurship. Chase talks in depth about his desire to lead a life he can be proud of, and how entrepreneurship is synonymous with his philosophy. VRB Labs develops tactical solutions for sleep, stress, and pain so that you can focus your efforts where it matters most - living an optimal life. You can find Chase on LinkedIn, visit VRBlabs.com, and follow @VRB_Labs on Instagram.With code: TMV, listeners can get 20% off their first order from VRBLabs.com  Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Bob Pragada is a USNA and Stanford GSB alum who has had an illustrious career in business after serving in the Navy for nearly a decade. Most of his civilian career has been spent in various roles at Jacobs Solutions, Inc, an international technical professional services firm. In 2023, Bob was promoted to CEO of the company. Bob joins Brendan & Tim to reflect on many things, including service, business, and leadership.You can find Bob on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Phillip Jones is a former Marine, and an alum of USNA, HBS, and Harvard Kennedy School. In January of 2023, Phillip was elected as Mayor of Newport News, Virginia, making him the youngest mayor in the state's history. Phillip joins Brendan to discuss his decision to continue public service after his transition from the Marine Corps, what it's like to run for and be elected to office, and how being a Marine helped him face significant crisis early in his term. You can find Phillip on LinkedIn or find his profile on the New Politics Leadership Academy website at https://www.newpoliticsacademy.org/phillip-jones Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Derek Herrera is a USNA Alum, and former Marine Raider who became paralyzed while deployed to Afghanistan. After transitioning from the Marine Corps, Derek went through a period of reinvention and has since founded multiple startups in the medical space. Derek is currently the Founder and CEO of Bright Uro. Derek joins Brendan to discuss all manners of transition - military to civilian, personal reinvention, and startup to startup. Derek also discusses valuable entrepreneurship topics centering on how to know when one should become a founder. You can find Derek on LinkedIn or at https://derekherrera.com/ and find more information about Bright Uro at https://brighturo.com/ Thanks for listening! Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:Tweet us at @brendan_aronsonFollow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvetSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veteransCheck out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet