TheMilVet Podcast Brendan Aronson and Tim Hsia

Brendan Aronson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Military Veteran, transitioned out of the Navy six years ago. On this episode of the podcast, Brendan talks about lessons learned from startups, interview tips, and MBA application timelines.

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Brendan Aronson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Military Veteran, transitioned out of the Navy six years ago. On this episode of the podcast, Brendan reflects and shares some of his key takeaways from his transition.

We are sharing an exclusive discount code to the Career Conference in Austin for our podcast listeners. Use code TMVPOD50 for 50% off your ticket!
Thanks for listening!

Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:

Tweet us at @brendan_aronson
Follow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvet
Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veterans
Check out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Larsen Jensen is the founder of Harpoon Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm with deep commitment to supporting the next generation of groundbreaking technology. Prior to becoming a Venture Capitalist, Larsen  served as a Navy SEAL for six years and was an Olympic medalist for swimming in 2004 and 2008. 

Larsen and Brendan discuss:
His path from being an Olympic medalist to Navy SEAL and now a Founder of a Venture Capital FirmBuilding Mental TenacityHow a Venture Capital Fund WorksThe Importance of Differentiation Thanks for listening!

Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:

Tweet us at @brendan_aronson
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Randy Hetrick is the creator of the Suspension Trainer and is the founder of TRX, one of the world’s leading fitness training brands. Over more than three decades, Randy built a record of unique accomplishments including: collegiate athlete; 14-year Navy SEAL Officer; bootstrap entrepreneur; inventor with more than 30 patents; and growth company CEO. Randy is also the Founder and CEO of OutFit, a new mobile training franchise that leverages a sophisticated technology platform to coordinate a network of tricked-out sprinter vans to deliver expertly coached outdoor group fitness and private training to parks, schools, and cul-de-sacs in neighborhoods across America. 

Randy and Brendan discuss:
The Benefits of FranchisingEvaluating Franchise OpportunitiesThe Early Stages of TRX and its Business ModelHiring Model and Growing Teams in StartupsThe Importance of Networking and Mentorship for Transitioning Veterans Thanks for listening!

Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:

Tweet us at @brendan_aronson
Follow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvet
Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veterans
Check out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

*This episode is a recording of our Fireside Chat with Tom Davin and Blake Hall at The MilVet Startups Conference (MVS 24) in San Francisco. To experience conversations like this firsthand, you can register for our events at www.themilvet.org/events

Tom Davin has over 30 years of executive leadership experience as a board member of mission-focused and category defining companies to include Taco Bell, Oakley, Panda Express, 5.11 Tactical, and most recently, Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to transitioning to the business, Tom served in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer for six years.

Blake Hall is the Founder and CEO of ID.me. ID.me provides secure identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification for government and businesses across sectors. Blake is an Army veteran, serving as an Infantry Officer for four years. 

Tom, Blake, and Tim discuss:
Finding the right problem to solve when looking for product-market fitThe importance of adapting as an entrepreneurFinding potential in brands and companiesApplying basic military leadership skills into companies or startups Thanks for listening!

Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:

Tweet us at @brendan_aronson
Follow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvet
Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veterans
Check out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet

Sally Lee is a transitioning Army Officer and a Skillbridge intern for TMV.  On this episode of the podcast, Sally joins Brendan in a Q&A session about the upcoming career conference in Austin, TX to include: 
The Intent of the Career ConferenceThe Differences Between the Events hosted by TMVThe Importance of Networking with Fellow Transitioning VeteransWhat to Expect at This Year's ConferenceTickets for The Military Veteran Career Conference are now available at https://www.themilvet.org/events and you can use discount code TMVPOD for 25% off your ticket.

If you have any topics you would like us to cover in the future, please email brendan@themilvet.org and let us know!
Thanks for listening!

Here's how you can find us to continue the conversation:

Tweet us at @brendan_aronson
Follow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvet
Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veterans
Check out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet