5 Powerful Resources For Veteran Entrepreneurs
Not just anyone is cut out to start a business. You need to have a backbone. You need the capability to quickly decide which risks are worth taking, and the confidence to move forward fast.
Veterans pick up all these skills on active duty. Even more importantly, they learn to work as a team. It takes a village to start and run a successful business; you just can’t do it alone.
As a military veteran and CEO of NextGenJustice, I can tell you firsthand: you need a great network of connections and a solid support system. When you transition from active military duty to civilian life, you may not have the connections you need to succeed in business. These five resources will help you get connected and greatly boost your chances of
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ACP connects veterans to corporate business mentors, offering year-long mentorships and an online community, all for free.
I filled out the application at the ACP website, and they promptly called me back to ask questions about my career path. They paired me up with a mentor who worked at Bloomberg – he was a former JAG officer with expertise in the legal and marketing fields, which was extremely helpful for starting NextGenJustice. My ACP mentorship lasted 12 months, and we’re still in touch to this day.
Another great resource for the transitioning military entrepreneur is Kauffman’s Fasttrac For The Veteran Entrepreneur, a free, 10-week online course. Fasttrac courses are packed with useful tools, insight and resources, and they typically cost $700.
The Startup Stage
In the beginning stages of your startup, you should know about the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). IVMF is headquartered at Syracuse University. They have expanded around the country to other schools, like California State and Florida