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Leaving a sales position on Wall Street for the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship isn’t something you would expect from most people, but for Nick Taranto, it was an obvious decision. Feeling uninspired in his sales role, Nick partnered with Josh Hix, a friend from Harvard Business School, to brainstorm market opportunities and business ideas. After months of bouncing concepts back and forth, the duo landed on an idea that would later come to be known as the meal kit service, Plated.
Paul Jun speaks about the launch of Filmocracy, a gamified movie streaming platform built for filmmakers to showcase their work and reach audiences directly. We discuss the shifting landscapes of content distribution, combatting the economy of fake reviews, the marketability of Nickolas Cage, and the stress of raising money on Kickstarter.
Moni Jefferson is a serial, military spouse entrepreneur with several military spouse focused brands under her belt. In this episode, Moni discusses Milspouse Creative, her robust online community, and how she has embarked on her most recent venture, AMSE.
Michele Atkinson is a serial entrepreneur in the government contracts and proposals space. Michele shared her insights and how to successfully submit for government contracts in this interview. Michele’s company, Contract Cloud, was recently selected for TechStars Chicago.
Samantha Smith is the founder of Vishion, a novel app to match interior design by color. Listen in to find out how Samantha decided to pursue entrepreneurship in this unique way. Samantha is a military spouse and also the founder of Collective Hustle, a women-focused entrepreneurial community in Charlotte, NC.
Abi Ray founded Legacy Magazine to tell the whole story of military life. Legacy Magazine is a print publication that celebrates life with service member families, through personal, professional, and relational enrichment. Listen in and find out what’s new at Legacy!
Miranda Perales is the co-Founder of Hive and Co, a digital marketing agency. Miranda’s expertise is highlighted in this interview discussing her passion for SEO and how to apply best practices directly to your business.
Reda Hicks is a military spouse and Bunker Labs Houston city leader. Reda is the founder of GotSpot Inc, a digital tool that helps connect people with commercial space with people who need it. Most recently, Hicks has created Rescue Spot to be that activation portal for specific COVID-19-related crisis needs.
Alexa Modero is the co-Founder and Executive Director of Backpacks for Life, an organization that provides a unique and personalized support system to homeless and at-risk veterans who are struggling to reintegrate back into civilian life. Alexa talks about their swift pivot to making masks for veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tiffany Haywood, or The Mrs. Tee as she is more widely known, is a military spouse that turned her hobby of writing blogs to “talk to other adults” into a full-blown lifestyle brand.
Stephanie Cleck rapidly switched gears and changed direction with her company Concihairge in the midst of an external crisis by fast-tracking a new business model. Stephanie is a military spouse and serial entrepreneur in the hairstylist industry.
Laura Early is a military spouse and the founder and Deputy Director of WISE Advise and Assist Team, a company that consists of remote military spouses that assist and advise other small businesses. Laura offers a perspective from a company that has always worked remotely!
Chris Chopyak is the founder of Arlosoul, a company that uses visual strategies to make ideas, actions, and direction "stick". Chris is a military spouse and Bunker Labs city leader in Denver.
Tamar Yellin is an attorney and military spouse that lends her expertise of protecting your business and IP in this City Leader Takeover with fellow city leader Valerie Rivera, a USAF veteran.
This #All_In with Yolanda Clarke, Army veteran and founder of Powder River Industries, covers why government contracting is an opportunity worth pursuing and how you can do so successfully. Yolanda offers her perspectives on working with the government. https://www.powderriverindustries.com/
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
Eric Maltais, a USMC veteran, and entrepreneur is changing the way surgical training happens in the operating room, through virtual reality technology. Eric’s company Immertec allows surgeons to connect globally and make a difference at any distance. He talks about his company amidst COVID-19 and how they plan to apply this technology.
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
Simple Plan IT is a security services provider to help business leaders secure their businesses and maximize technology. Founder and military veteran, A-Jay Orr, shares why cybersecurity should be at the top of the priority list and how to implement it now. www.simpleplanit.com
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
Makeba Butler, Illinois VBOC Director, shares how to utilize resources right now available through your local Veterans Business Outreach Center. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd/resources/1548576
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
William Hill is the founder of Uncharted Territory Solutions and a member of the Bunker Labs Houston Veterans in Residence 19B cohort. During this interview, William is on the front lines delivering healthcare and emergency services during COVID-19 to those in need in Seattle, WA.
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
https://www.utllcnetwork.com
This is an #All_In interview with Mike Steadman, a USMC veteran and the founder of Ironbound Boxing! Mike shares how to keep innovating your business model and how he's changing his business during this time.
Bunker Labs is #All_In to equip military-connected entrepreneurs through COVID-19 and beyond with tangible tips, actionable resources, and perspectives from past experiences.
www.Ironboundboxing.org



