TheMilVet Podcast

JD Modrak is the Director of Portfolio Operations East at Kasa. After earning his MBA from Chicago Booth, JD began his career working in Strategy at United Airlines. JD then pivoted into the startup world to find the intersection of his passions for leading small teams and real estate.JD joins Brendan to discuss:His journey to the startup world, and the pros/cons of working in startupsHow his grad school side hustle transformed into his passion Why owning profit and loss is a superpowerHis recommendations on framing life to maximize happiness 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

Welcome to the newest TMV Pod format!In this episode, Brendan, Alexis, and Blake come to you live from San Francisco to discuss a question nearly every veteran has to answer  - Should I stay in or get out? All bases are covered in this episode as we have one person on their way to military retirement, one veteran, and one who transitioned from active duty to the reserve component.The Mil Vet team covers:How they framed their decision and at what point(s) they considered itThe costs and benefits of staying in and getting outWhat obstacles they've faced due to their decisionAdvice on resources to help inform your own decisionThe "From my Foxhole" series is designed to discuss some of the most common decisions that transitioning servicemembers must consider as they make the leap to the civilian workplace. You'll get to hear the perspectives of other veterans as they discuss how they approached the topic, why they made a certain decision, and the pros and cons associated with it. 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

Garrett Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reveal, a defense tech software company that pairs with ISR platforms to create 2D/3D maps and performs analytics on aerial data, deployed on mobile devices at the edge. Garrett is a former active duty Force Recon Marine and currently serves in the Marine Corps Reserve. Garrett is an alum of BYU and Stanford.Garrett joins TMV Co-founder Tim Hsia to discuss:The benefits of continuing service in the ReservesThe value of living what Garrett calls a "varied life" of experiencesWhat it's like to launch and operate a Defense Tech StartupBest practices for maximizing health and wellness as a veteranLearn More about Reveal at https://www.revealtech.ai/ 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

Aaron Kline is the Co-founder and COO of Boom & Bucket, a heavy equipment marketplace business based in Austin, TX. Aaron is a former Naval Aviator and Stanford GSB alum. Boom & Bucket was founded in 2020 and provides advertising, financial transfer, and pricing for buyers and sellers of heavy equipment. Aaron joins TMV Co-founder Tim Hsia to discuss:Transition out of the militaryThoughts on business school as a transition strategyThe challenges of keeping up with technology as a startup founderWhat it's like to operate in the heavy equipment industryYou can find more about Boom & Bucket and Aaron atAaron's Linkedin or email at aaron@boomandbucket.comAdam Lawrence's (Co-founder & CEO) LinkedinBoom & Bucket's website and values at http://www.boomandbucket.com/valuesBoom & Bucket Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@boomandbucket 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

Niha Singhal is the Assistant Dean, Global Executive Degree Programs at the NYU's Stern School of Business. Niha has an MBA from Harvard and has worked in talent acquisition and professional development for nearly 20 years. Niha has served as NYU Stern's Assistant Dean since 2011. Neha joins Brendan to discuss Traditional and brand-new educational opportunities at NYU SternThe differences and similarities between full-time and executive MBA programsHow veterans can benefit from business educationThoughts on admissions and career opportunities 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

Larry Smith is an Army veteran who currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at Tokyo Electron. Tokyo Electron is one of the world's largest suppliers of chipmaking equipment and is at the center of international strategic initiatives surrounding the industry. Larry joins Brendan to discuss How he ended up in his first post-military job (which he originally had no interest in)What skills he leveraged to become a business leader His passion for helping reduce veteran homelessnessCareer opportunities for veterans in the semiconductor industryLarry will also be joining us in September 2023 as the keynote speaker for NYC Mil Vet Career Conference. Tap here for more info.  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

Welcome to the newest TMV Pod format!The "From my Foxhole" series is designed to discuss some of the most common decisions that transitioning servicemembers must consider as they make the leap to the civilian workplace. You'll get to hear the perspectives of other veterans as they discuss how they approached the topic, why they made a certain decision, and the pros and cons associated with it.In this episode, Brendan sits down with Alexis and Blake, two TMV interns, to discuss a question nearly every transitioning servicemember considers - Should I go straight to the workforce, or go to school? 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

Morgan Hitzig is a Navy Reserves Officer and the Operations & Growth Strategy Lead at Peregrine, a tech startup whose mission is to create technology to help mission-critical government institutions make data-driven decisions, power real-time operations, and strengthen community relationships. Morgan is an alum of Johns Hopkins University. Morgan joins Brendan to discuss life in the startup space, the pros and cons of dual-use companies, and doing work that you're passionate about.  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

Dr. Chris Howard is a retired Air Force Pilot and Intelligence Officer, and a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, Harvard Business School, and a Rhodes Scholar. Dr. Howard now serves as the COO of Arizona State University after making the jump from the corporate world to education nearly twenty years ago. Dr. Howard joins Brendan to discuss transition, navigating post-military careers, and what the business of education is like.  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

Riley Rees is a retired Air Force C-17 pilot, MIT Sloan graduate, and Founder & CEO of Sofia Health. Sofia Health is an online marketplace connecting consumers to health and wellness practitioners, and its mission is to make it easier for people to connect with health and wellness professionals.  Riley joins Brendan to discuss how cool it is to fly C-17s, how injuries and ailments from her time in service led her to become a startup founder, and her recommendations for living a healthy life. 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