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Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs
If you’re a Veteran or Military-Spouse entrepreneur looking for mentorship and support, don’t miss out on ACP Ventures! This new entrepreneurial mentorship program offers 1:1 yearlong mentorship with an industry expert and access to the ACP Village where you will find on-demand resources, support, and community.
Sign up today at ACP Ventures , your next breakthrough could be just around the corner!
Episodes
34 episodes
Ventures & Victories: Ryan Walsh
In this episode, we talk with Ryan Walsh, Army Ranger Veteran and founder of Valqari, about the lessons he’s learned building and leading multiple multimillion-dollar companies from the ground up. Ryan shares how his military back...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:08
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Ventures & Victories: Courtney Zaugg
In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Zaugg, serial entrepreneur, economic developer, and cofounder of VentureVets, an initiative helping Veterans and Military Spouses launch and scale their businesses. Based in Indianapolis,...
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20:57
Ventures & Victories: Marla Sofer
In this episode, we sit down with Marla Sofer, founder and CEO of Knomee, a platform designed to help people build stronger, more authentic personal and professional relationships. Marla shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepren...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:08
Ventures & Victories: Dr. Jack McGourty
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jack McGourty, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and professor at Columbia University. With decades of experience in entrepreneurship education and business innovation, Dr. McGourty shares insi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:32
Ventures & Victories: Nemanja Golubovic
In this episode, we sit down with Nemanja Golubovic, founder and CEO of Kale My Name and host of the television show Kale Krew. Nemanja shares his journey of bringing a bold idea to life, growing...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:04
Ventures & Victories: Kasey Kelly
In this episode, we welcome Kasey Kelly—ACP Ambassador, military spouse, and owner of Lily Rock Farms. Kasey shares her journey of building a business rooted in passion, resilience, and community, while balancing the unique challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:28
Ventures & Victories: Lloyd Knight
In this episode, we sit down with Lloyd Knight, a 20-year Air Force Veteran, cofounder of VETLANTA, and President of Knight Work, a career consulting company dedicated to helping others find purpose and direction after military service.<...
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19:28
Ventures & Victories: Jason Van Camp
Ever wonder what it takes to transform a bold idea into a thriving enterprise, all while making a significant social impact?In Season 2, Episode 2, we sit down with Jason Van Camp, Chairman of
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:28
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Jesse Iwuji
We're kicking off Season 2 of Ventures & Victories with high energy and horsepower as we sit down with Navy veteran, NASCAR driver, and team owner Jesse Iwuji. From serving his country to competing on the track and building a racin...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:03
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 25
In our season one finale, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Christine Walsh; an ACP Mentor, the CEO/President of Alpha Graphics, and Redstart Creative. Alpha Graphics, is a boutique graphic design and printing company locally owned and certified wom...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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21:13
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 24
This week, Kasie Valenti welcomes Julia Ruddock, an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Hayati Coaching. Julia discusses her career thus far, from financial services to higher education, and how her experiences drove...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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20:16
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 23
In this week’s episode, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Brandon Marquez, a Marine Corps Veteran, ACP Alumnus, and the Founder of Southern Cross Service Dogs. Southern Cross Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:42
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 22
This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Bridget B. Sullivan, an ACP Mentor, Award-Winning Event Producer, and Founder of Creative Canvas Productions. Creative Canvas Productions is a woman-owned event management, video production, and motion gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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23:11
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 21
This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Ken Davenport, a serial entrepreneur, Coach for The Honor Foundation, FourBlock and trainer at IVMF’s Boots to Business, and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mission Edge. Ken takes us throug...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:04
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 20
In this week’s episode of Ventures & Victories, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Christian Hanebeck, the Founder and CEO of Truckl and a professional with over 25 years of experience in consulting, startups, and private equity. From a teenager ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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23:44
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 19
In this week’s episode of Ventures & Victories, Kasie Valenti welcomes Moni Jefferson, a Forbes #Next1000 honoree, founder of four companies, and builder of global impact communities. She is also the CEO and Founder of the Association of Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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22:50
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 18
This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes the Founder & CEO of WithMe, Jonathan Treble. WithMe aims to revolutionize apartment living through tech-powered amenities and has been ranked by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private compan...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:01
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 17
This week’s guest is an ACP Mentor and the Founder and CEO of Quantious, Lisa Larson-Kelly. Lisa takes us through her career and how she pivoted into the tech sector in the early internet age. After successful freelance gigs for Adobe and Googl...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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21:50
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 16
This week, we were joined by James Nellis, the Chief Executive Officer at The Nellis Group. As a third-generation realtor, James started his career at eighteen and scaled his family business to become one of the leading real estate brokerage fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:10
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 15
In this episode, we are joined by a leading management consultant and entrepreneur, Brittany Galli. Brittany is a C-Suite Advisor & Strategist at BFG Ventures, a management consulting team specializing in DE&I, cyber security, AI, physi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:15
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 14
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Andy Nelson; an Army Veteran, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Founding and Managing Attorney of Salient Counsel, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Southern California. After transitionin...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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20:17
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 13
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Matt Butler; an ACP Mentor, retired Air Force officer, and a successful entrepreneur with over 11 years of experience in the sporting goods industry. While serving in Italy, Matt conceived the idea for...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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20:17
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 12
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Shani Magosky; an ACP Mentor, Executive Leadership Consultant and Coach, and Founder of The Leadership Shift Project. Before owning her own business, Shani had a unique career that spanned everything f...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:26
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 11
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Cole Samaroo, Marine Corps Veteran, ACP Protege, and Co-Founder and CEO of Senior Tech Connect. Senior Tech Connect’s mission is to empower senior citizens through tech education through building digit...
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23:31
Ventures & Victories: Stories of Entrepreneurial Breakthroughs - Episode 10
In this episode, we are excited to welcome an ACP Protege, Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and President of Custom Marketing Solutions, Rich Vaill. After transitioning out of the military, Rich spent 15 years as a retail banker before st...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:27