Episode 45 - From Flight Paths to Franchises: How Air Force Veteran Vivek Shah Built his Entrepreneurial Trajectory

In this episode of DogTags to Ownership, Julie and Matt sit down with Air Force navigator turned serial entrepreneur Vivek Shah — a powerhouse behind multiple successful ventures. From owning three Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids franchises to co-founding the Trauma Brace app, serving as a franchise advisor for Franzy, and launching Trajectory Holdings, Vivek’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Vivek shares how his father, who immigrated from Kenya to South Carolina and built multiple businesses from the ground up, sparked his passion for entrepreneurship. He dives into how lessons in networking, communication, and community connection shaped his approach to leadership and business growth.

If you’re a transitioning service member, a veteran entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to turn your experience into ownership, this episode is packed with insight on how to take flight beyond the uniform and chart your own trajectory.

Looking to get into Franchising look no further than Franzy - https://franzy.com/

Suffer from trauma or know someone that does check out the Trauma Brace app - https://www.traumabrace.com/