TheMilVet Podcast
Your hosts, Brendan Aronson and Tim Hsia, interview the highest-performing military veterans & civilian allies on earth. Our guests include CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies, founders of incredible businesses, and legendary investors. Our goal is educate, inspire, and entertain you.
Episodes
114 episodes
From Combat Engineer to Game Producer: Lewis Manalo’s Journey into Gaming
In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Lewis Manalo, Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Old Glory Studios, for a wide-ranging conversation on his incredible journey—from NYU film school to combat engineer in th...
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Ep 112 - Tactical to Tech: A Marine Veteran’s Role in Shaping the Future of Flight with Andrew Christian of Swarm Aero
In this powerful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins welcomes Marine Corps Veteran and current Mission Lead at Swarm Aero, Andrew “Andy” Christian, for an in-depth conversation that spans decades of service, personal evolut...
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Ep. 111 - Mach 1 Hot Sauce & Heroes: Cassidy Nolan’s Journey from Healing and Helping Fellow Veterans
In this compelling episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins is joined by Cassidy Nolan, a United States Marine Corps Veteran turned advocate for veterans' mental health. Cassidy opens up about his personal journey, from his time in serv...
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Ep 110 - Flying Through Chaos: Miki Nguyen on His Family’s Escape During the Fall of Saigon
In this powerful episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Miki Nguyen to share the gripping story of his family's escape from Saigon during the fall of Vietnam in 1975. Miki’s father, a South Vietnamese military ...
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Ep. 109 Bridging Chaos and Tech: Kevin Cornish of Moth + Flame on How Virtual Reality is Transforming Military Training
In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins is joined by Kevin Cornish, the founder and CEO of Moth + Flame, a groundbreaking company revolutionizing training through virtual reality. Kevin shares his journey from Hollywood to tech...
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Leadership, Combat, and Tech Innovation: Emery Wager's Transition from the Marines to Confido Legal
In this episode of the Military Veteran Podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Emery Wager, a Marine veteran, Stanford graduate, and the co-founder of Confido Legal. Emery takes us on a journey from his childhood in the Pacific Northwest to the compe...
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From Marine Corps to CEO: Brian Coyne's Journey into Private Equity
In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Brian Coyne, a former Marine and current CEO in the private equity world. Brian shares his unique journey from serving 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps to successfully tra...
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Mentorship, Military, and Moving Forward: The Story of Rich Comitz and ACP
Welcome back to The MilVet Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Rich Comitz, a dedicated veteran and Chief Operating Officer at American Corporate Partners (ACP), to discuss his remarkable journey from military service to academia and fin...
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Ep. 105 From Army to Acquisitions: Joseph Cabrera on Search Funds & Veteran Leadership
In this episode of The MilVet Podcast, Joseph Cabrera from Mainshares joins hosts Brendan Aaronson and Beau Higgins to discuss search funds and small business acquisitions. Cabrera, a former Army officer and special ops veteran, shares his t...
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Ep. 104 The Power of Purpose After Service: Helping Veterans Redefine Themselves - with Michael Halterman
Welcome back to The MilVet Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Halterman previously of The Honor Foundation to discuss the incredible work they’re doing to support veterans, particularly those in the special operations community, ...
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Ep. 103 Tech, Finance, and the Military Mindset with Julie Cane of Democracy Investments
In this episode of The Military Veteran Podcast, we chat with Julie Cane, a former Navy pilot who made a successful transition from the military to the civilian workforce. From flying helicopters for Navy SEALs to leading a company foc...
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Ep. 102 A Lifetime of Service: General Ruark’s Mission to Empower Marines, Sailors, and Their Families
In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Brendan Aaronson and co-host Beau Higgins sit down with retired three-star General Robert Ruark, a Marine Corps legend whose 36 years of service have left an indelible mark on both the military and no...
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Ep. 101 From Army Officer to Tech CEO: Leadership and Lessons with Roxanne Bras Petraeus, CEO of Ethena
Today we’re joined by Roxanne Bras Petraeus, co-founder and CEO of Ethena, an innovative compliance training platform redefining how businesses approach ethics and culture. Roxanne shares her journey from serving as an Army Engineer and Rhodes ...
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Ep. 100 From Navy SEAL to Astronaut: Life Lessons on Leadership with Chris Cassidy, of the Medal of Honor Museum
For our 100th episode, we’re honored to host Chris Cassidy, former Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut, and current President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. Chris shares his incredible journey from a small town in Maine to becoming one of...
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Ep. 99 From West Point to CEO: Streamlining Defense Operations with Grant Demaree of OneBrief
Grant Demaree is the co-founder and CEO of OneBrief, a company revolutionizing mission planning for the Department of Defense. With deployments across major military operations and $53 million in funding, OneBrief is setting the standard for st...
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Ep. 98 From Army to CEO: Navigating Sales, Scale, and Defense Innovation with Tyler Sweatt, of Second Front Systems
Welcome to The MilVet Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler Sweatt, CEO of Second Front Systems and partner at the Silicon Valley Defense Group. With a dynamic background that includes military service, sales leadership, and ...
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97. Innovating Defense: Solving the Navy’s Toughest Tech Challenges with Mike Frank, Deputy CTO of the U.S. Navy
This week, we’re thrilled to feature Mike Frank, Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Navy. Mike’s journey is one of dynamic leadership, transitioning from the Marine Corps to consulting roles and now tackling innovation challenges in fe...
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96. The Power of Servant Leadership in Private Equity with Frank Baumann and Boe Nankivel, of Cold Bore Capital
Welcome to The MilVet Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Frank Baumann and Boe Nankivel, operating partners at Cold Bore Capital, a veteran-founded private equity firm focused on the lower middle market. Frank and Boe share the...
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95. The Power of Mentorship and Military Service: From Foster Care to Yale to Best-Selling Author with Rob Henderson
Today, we’re joined by Rob Henderson, author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. From a childhood in foster care to serving in the U.S. Air Force and earning degrees from Yale and Cambridge, Rob’s journey is...
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94. The Emotional Side of Money with Dave Won: Tips for Financial Well-Being
In this MilVet podcast episode, guest Dave Won explores how childhood experiences shape financial behaviors and stress. He addresses the societal taboo around discussing money, unique challenges for veterans, and the importance of self-advocacy...
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93. Building Better Teams through Learning and Development: Steve Gilman’s Lessons from Baseball, Military, & Startups
Welcome to the Military Veteran Podcast! In today's episode, we’re excited to host Steve Gilman, the co-founder and CEO of OneRange, alongside Carin...
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92. Mentorship, Resilience, and Purpose: Lenore Karafa’s Advice for Transitioning Veterans
In this TheMilVet Podcast episode, Lenore Karafa, Senior Client Partner at TMV, shares her inspiring journey from military service to a successful career in finance and consulting. Lenore discusses her early life, military experien...
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91. Beyond the Battlefield: A Military Son's Perspective on Vietnam and Healing
Join us on this episode of the MilVet Podcast as host Brendan Aronson sits down with Carl Sciacchitano, a graphic novelist and the son of a Vietnam veteran. Carl opens up about his recently published graphic novel, which delves into his fath...
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90. Interview + Career Tips from 25 Years of Veteran Recruiting with Jim Lose
In this TheMilVet podcast episode, COO and recruiting expert Jim Lose breaks down the journey from military to civilian careers. Jim shares insights on handling identity shifts, navigating the job market, and acing interviews. With straightf...
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89. People Over Profits: Jim O'Farrell on Building a Meaningful Business
In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, Jim O'Farrell, president and CEO of Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG), shares his journey from Navy sailor to the Naval Academy to building a successful government contracting firm. He discusses t...
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