Special Ops to Startup Founder: The GRND Story - Harrison Lewis | Ep 42
Description
In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Harrison Lewis, a former Army Special Operations soldier turned physical therapist and entrepreneur.
Harrison served in the 10th Mountain Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, and 160th SOAR before transitioning into civilian life and launching GRND, a fitness and wellness brand focused on performance, resilience, and mental clarity.
But his path wasn’t straightforward.
From running production operations overseas to bootstrapping a $70k product launch while finishing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Harrison’s story is packed with grit, clarity, and conviction.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Harrison’s time in Special Operations shaped his approach to leadership and discipline
Why he believes wellness starts with identity, consistency, and challenge
The lessons learned launching a brand while managing school, service, and startup chaos
Why living by a personal code (“25 Commandments”) keeps him grounded
- The long game of building a brand from scratch — and what most people get wrong
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Follow Harrison on IG: @harrisonllewis
Follow GRND on IG: @grnd.us
Connect with Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-lewis-9358ba94/
GRND: thegrndcollective.com
Three Rangers Foundation: https://www.threerangersfoundation.org/
Five Foundation: https://www.5foundation.org/
-------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/
Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/
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