Best Tim Hsia Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Military Banking: Tim Hsia with Scott Hartley 42:39

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In episode 96 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Tim Hsia, co-founder and CEO of VetraFi, a modern banking platform built specifically for military service members and veterans. Tim, a West Point graduate who served two tours in Iraq, shares his journey from platoon leader to…

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Ep. 142 Building Careers After Service: Bryan Vavruska on Resilience, Networking, and Veteran Advocacy 55:37

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In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Bryan Vavruska —Senior Vice President, Midwest Region at Apex Service Partners; graduate of US Military Academy at West Point and Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management; and US Army Veteran Bryan shares his journey from serving in the United States military to b…

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Boosting the Last Mile: Mike Quinn with Dr. Rio Xin Chen 27:59

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In episode 97 of Venture Everywhere, the host is Dr. Rio Xin Chen, co-founder and co-CEO of Pandas, a B2B platform that was acquired and connected Asia with millions of small merchants across Latin America. He sits down with Mike Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Boost, a technology company digitizing last-mile supply chains in emerging markets. Mike sh…

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From Marine to Master Brewer – The Leadership Journey of Dick Leinenkugel 1:07:20

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In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Dick Leinenkugel — the retired President and Chief Beer Merchant of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, former Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce, graduate of Marquette University, and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Dick shares his inspiring path from growing up in a pro…

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Ep. 140 From the Navy to Wall Street: How Ryan McMorrow Broke into Private Equity 54:54

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🎙️ In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Ryan McMorrow—Senior Vice President at Vista Equity Partners; graduate of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and The United States Naval Academy; and U.S. Navy Veteran—to unpack his unconventional path from warships to Wall Street. Ryan shares how he mapped out a …

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Fertility in Full FLORA: Laura McDonald with Scott Hartley 29:15

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In episode 95 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Laura McDonald, Co-founder and CEO of Flora — the first individually owned fertility insurance solution available for individuals or via employers. Laura shares Flora's journey to creating accessible, portable fertility coverag…

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Ep. 139 From Navy SEAL to Vetavize Startup CEO: Anthony Rivera’s Mission to Redefine Veteran Transition 58:46

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🎙️ In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Anthony Rivera—U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, Founder and CEO of Vetavize, and Brandman University graduate—to explore his journey from combat deployments to building a startup that’s changing how veterans transition to civilian life. Anthony opens up about the mental and emotional …

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Biotia Fighting Infectious Diseases: Dr. Niamh O’Hara with Cristian Ponce 27:14

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In episode 94 of Venture Everywhere the host is Cristian Ponce the CEO of Tetsuwan Scientific, an early-stage company developing software to help scientists operate laboratory automation systems. He talks with Dr. Niamh O’Hara, co-founder and CEO of Biotia, a healthtech company using genomics and AI to fight infectious diseases. She shares how a vi…

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Ep. 138 AI, Warfighting, and What’s Next: Lessons from Lt. Gen. Mike Groen’s Career in the USMC and Leading DoD AI 1:14:17

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In this insightful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins welcomes Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael S. Groen, former Director of the Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Strategic Advisor at GroenTech LLC, Founding Partner, Global Frontier Advisors LP, graduate of Calvin University (formerly Calvin College)…

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Healthy Growth with Kiki Milk: Alex Abelin with Emily Groden 32:31

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In episode 93 of Venture Everywhere, our host is Emily Groden, founder and CEO of Evergreen Waffles, a clean-label frozen waffle brand on a mission to make better-for-you breakfasts effortless. She talks with Alex Abelin, co-founder and CEO of Kiki Milk, the first plant-based milk designed for kids and loved by all. He shares how frustration with t…

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On the Supply Chain Switchboard: Hugh Dixson with Bobby Katoli 27:31

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From Side Hustles to Startups: Dev Chandra’s Journey from Navy Vet to VC Builder 41:25

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Ep. 136 Marketing Your Veteran Experience and Building a Business: Insights from Demi Oloyede’s Path to PropTech Success 35:27

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In this inspiring episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Demi Oloyede, a dynamic United States Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Limpiar, a proptech startup revolutionizing commercial facility maintenance through automation. Demi shares her extraordinary journey from an international student in the U.S. to an enlist…

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Healthcare Comes Full Circle: Joseph Schneier with Jenny Fielding 25:18

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In episode 91 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Joseph Schneier, founder and CEO of Circle, a healthcare data analytics and automation platform. Inspired by a personal family crisis, Joseph shares the personal story behind Circle's founding and his mission to bridge the co…

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Ep. 135 One Bullet Away - Leading Through Chaos Marine Veteran and Cyber Diplomat Nate Fick on Mission Driven Careers 52:36

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In this insightful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins welcomes Nathaniel Fick — entrepreneur, investor, writer, former United States Ambassador and United States Marine Corps veteran. Nate’s extraordinary journey bridges combat leadership, business innovation, and diplomatic service, offering listeners a rare look into a career that de…

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Do What Works Better: Andres Glusman with Jenny Fielding 31:05

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In episode 90 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Andres Glusman, co-founder and CEO of DoWhatWorks, a platform that learns from every major brand's experiments and uses AI to help growth and product teams move the needle. Drawing on 15 years scaling Meetup, Andres shares ho…

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Ep. 134 From Vietnam to West Point: France Hoang’s Journey of Service, Sacrifice, and Success 48:17

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins engages in a deep and candid conversation with France Hoang, Co-Founder and CEO of BoodleBox, West Point graduate, and United States Army Veteran. France shares his inspiring journey, starting as a Vietnamese refugee evacuated from Saigon, and later graduating in the top 1% of his class at the…

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The VOW Factor in Live Events: Jennifer Brisman with Scott Hartley 32:43

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In episode 89 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Jennifer Brisman, co-founder and CEO of VOW — an AI-enabled platform transforming guest management for live events. Drawing on two decades as a live event producer, Jennifer discusses how she built VOW to replace the broken spreads…

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Ep. 133 If You Can Dream It, Be It: Riley Tejcek’s story as a Female Marine Breaking Barriers 49:22

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In this powerful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Riley Tejcek, a remarkable United States Marine Corps Captain, Team USA bobsled athlete, author, and motivational speaker, to explore the inspiring journey of a multi-faceted military leader breaking barriers. Riley shares her unconventional path from a Division I softb…

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Alts with Vincent: Eric Cantor with Jenny Fielding 30:38

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In episode 88 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Eric Cantor, co-founder of Vincent — a platform that helps investors navigate alternative assets through education, media, and tools. Eric shares his journey from building one of the first internet service providers to launch…

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What on Earth? Ask LGND AI: Nathaniel Manning with Scott Harley 26:14

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In episode 87 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Nathaniel Manning, Co-founder and CEO of LGND — a company making Earth data intuitive and actionable through transformer-based geographic embeddings that enable teams to create, adapt, and scale geospatial datasets across time …

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Ep. 132 From the Battlefield to the NFL: Nate Boyer on Identity, Transition, and Purpose 52:09

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Nate Boyer—United States Army Special Forces Veteran, former NFL player, filmmaker, and co-founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP)—to explore one of the most unique and inspiring post-military journeys ever told. Nate shares how, after serving in the Special Forces, he took an…

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Ep. 131 From Army Medic to Healthtech Founder: Nicholas Kovalsky’s Bold Leap into AI Innovation 55:22

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins welcomes Nicholas Kovalsky—United States Army veteran and the co-founder of Perspectives Health—to dive into his unconventional journey from military service to mission-driven entrepreneurship. Nicholas shares how his firsthand exposure to the mental health crisis, both in and out of uniform, …

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Listen Up with Auditive: Daniel Faddoul with Alberto Escarlate 25:58

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Episode 86 of Venture Everywhere features host Alberto Escarlate, co-founder and CTO of Tough Day, an AI platform that provides confidential, personalized guidance to employees and managers to navigate complex workplace challenges. Alberto talks with Daniel Faddoul, founder and CEO of Auditive — a third-party risk management platform bringing conti…

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Ep. 130 From Submarines to the Boardroom: Applying Military Principles in the Private Sector 49:51

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In this inspiring episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Matt Ibbetson, United States Navy Veteran, Partner at Ridgemont Equity Partners, and graduate of the United States Naval Academy to explore his fascinating journey from rural roots to high finance. Matt shares how growing up on a farm instilled the work ethic that carr…

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Bright Harbor Amid Natural Disasters: Joel Wish with Jenny Fielding 27:31

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In episode 85 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Joel Wish, founder and CEO of Bright Harbor — a disaster recovery platform helping individuals, companies, and governments navigate life after fires, floods, and hurricanes. Joel shares Bright Harbor’s origin story—driven by the u…

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Ep. 129 What the War in Afghanistan Left Behind: Khalid Noori on Brotherhood, PTSD, Healing, and Rebuilding 1:07:56

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, we sit down with Khalid Noori — Program Strategist at Honor the Promise, Special Operations Veteran; Afghanistan National Army Special Operation Command (ANASOC), and graduate of Hindustan University — for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation on service, sacrifice, and storytelling after war. Khalid shares his…

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Built to Sway: Eric Wimer with Scott Hartley 36:33

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In episode 84 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, sits down with Eric Wimer, founder and CEO of Sway, a next-generation delivery and returns platform reinventing the post-purchase experience for ecommerce. Eric shares Sway’s evolution from a simple idea into a full-stack logistics solution b…

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Ep. 128 How Strategic Networking Took David Harris from the Air Force Academy to Private Equity 1:04:31

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, we sit down with David Harris, Software Investor at Vista Equity Partners, United States Air Force Veteran, and graduate of United States Air Force Academy and Stanford University, MBA to explore his transition from military service to the world of Private Equity—and how curiosity, grit, and strategic networkin…

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The Tax Muse: Colin Horsford with Jenny Fielding 24:11

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In episode 83 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Colin Horsford, co-founder of Muse — an AI-powered platform helping people boost their take-home pay and make smarter tax decisions year-round. Colin shares how Muse began as a tool to review tax returns and evolved into a proacti…

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Ep. 127 Be an Asset, Not a Liability: How a Civilian Contractor Became a Leader in Construction Consulting 38:13

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, we sit down with Michael Osburn, Managing Director of Aristos Global and former Army contractor (civilian) assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Kunar during The Surge, to explore his unique path from civil-military operations in Afghanistan to tackling complex problems in private equity and constructi…

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&you and me: Emil Eriksen with David Ronick 19:26

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In episode 82 of Venture Everywhere, David Ronick, LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Emil Eriksen, founder and CEO of &you — a Philippines-based telehealth platform providing treatment for weight loss, skin, hair, ED, and mental wellness. Emil shares how &you was built to fill critical gaps in the local healthcare system by offering accessible,…

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Ep. 126 How Military Thinking Wins in Tech: Adam Frankl’s Blueprint for Leading and Launching Startups 46:49

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In this episode, Beau Higgins sits down with Adam Frankl—Author, The Developer Facing Startup, Startup Advisor, US Army Veteran —to explore the powerful ways military principles translate into the tech world. Adam shares insights from his career at high-growth startups, the lessons he carried over from the military (like the five-paragraph op order…

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Pet Wellness With A Pawsitive Impact: Katie Hunt with Scott Hartley 36:12

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In episode 81 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Katie Hunt, co-founder of Oh Norman! — a modern pet wellness brand offering science-backed products for anxiety, allergies, and dental care in dogs. Katie shares the founding story of Oh Norman!, which was inspired by actress Kaley…

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Ep. 125 Why Veterans Win in Venture: Trey Hart’s Mission in Finance and National Security 49:08

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Trey Hart, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Valhalla Group and U.S. Army Reserves Civil Affairs Officer for a powerful conversation on veterans transitioning into the world of private equity and venture capital. Trey shares his personal journey and how his background shaped his …

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From Burden to Burro: Charlie Andersen with Jenny Fielding 25:19

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In episode 80 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Charlie Andersen, founder and CEO of Burro, a company creating easy-to-use autonomous robots that are built to amplify the workforce in vineyards, greenhouses, nurseries, and other types of outdoor work. Charlie shares Burro’s ori…

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Ep. 124 Losing the Job, Finding the Mission: One Veteran’s Guide to Starting Over 51:13

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, Beau Higgins sits down with Jason Grower, retired Navy Pilot and passionate veteran advocate, to talk about the realities of military transition — the good, the bad, and the uncertain. From losing a job offer weeks before retirement to finding renewed purpose through networking and community impact, Jason’s sto…

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What a Relief!: Jason Saltzman with Jenny Fielding 27:15

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In episode 79 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding talks with Jason Saltzman, founder and CEO of Relief — a mission-driven fintech company transforming how Americans navigate consumer debt. Jason shares Relief’s origin story, sparked by a deep frustration with predatory industry practices and a desire to build accessible, tech-driven alternatives.…

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Ep. 123 Mastering the Military Transition: Alex Lisot on Taking Control After Service 42:18

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, Beau Higgins sits down with Alex Lisot, former Air Force Officer and Founder of Master the Military, to discuss the most common — and often misunderstood — challenges veterans face during the transition to civilian life. From VA disability frustrations to rebuilding purpose and community, Alex shares how his pl…

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Ep. 122 Breaking the Mold: Femininity, Leadership & Grit in the Military 52:25

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In this powerful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Kellie Hall Sbrocchi, an active duty Navy officer, trailblazing recruiter, digital influencer, and founder of the Why Not Do Both? Movement. Kellie shares her deeply personal journey—from resisting the idea of the Navy as a teen to rising as one of the service’s most vi…

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Aster in Women's Health: Fifi Kara with Alessandra Henderson 29:19

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In episode 78 of Venture Everywhere, Alessandra Henderson, co-founder and former CEO of Elektra Health and LP of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Fifi Kara, co-founder and CEO of Aster — an AI-powered operating system for women’s health clinics working outside traditional hospital systems. Fifi shares Aster’s origins, sparked by a family medical cri…

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Ep. 121 Wayne Phelps: Writing, Leading, and Innovating After the Military 40:37

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In this episode of The MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Phelps, a 20-year veteran and accomplished author, to explore his remarkable journey from military service to the private sector and publishing world. Wayne shares candid stories from his time as a Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) of…

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Orca-strating Fraud Prevention: Thalia Pillay with Scott Hartley 32:19

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Thalia Pillay, co-founder and CEO of Orca, chats with Scott Harltey, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures. In episode 77 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Thalia Pillay, co-founder and CEO of Orca Fraud — a South African-based startup building fraud prevention tools tailored …

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Ep. 120 Inside the Commandant’s Office: Tom Gordon on Leading Marines and Cadets 40:44

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In this special episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins welcomes longtime friend and retired Marine Corps Colonel Tom Gordon, now serving as the Commandant of Cadets at The Citadel, one of the nation's premier senior military colleges. Tom shares his remarkable journey from aspiring Marine Corps Officer in junior high to leading Marines in …

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Virtual Vet Care: Vivian Graves with Conor Harbeck 27:16

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In episode 76 of Venture Everywhere, Conor Harbeck, Associate at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Vivian Graves, founder and CEO of Otis — a virtual veterinary clinic built to address rising pet care costs and capacity challenges through technology. Vivian shares how Otis grew from a personal pain point into a platform designed to help veterinarians…

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Ep. 119 Leading, Serving, Preserving — A Marine General’s Journey with General James Lukeman 39:18

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In this special episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with a legendary Marine, friend, and former boss—General James Lukeman (Ret.), now President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. With 40 years of active duty service, including command at every level from platoon to division, General Lukeman shares candid reflec…

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Augmented Intelligence with Eudia: Omar Haroun with Scott Hartley 30:45

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In episode 75 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartlery, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures and MP of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Omar Haroun, co-founder and CEO of Eudia — an augmented intelligence platform transforming legal departments from cost centers into strategic drivers. Omar shares how he built Eudia to provide legal teams with portfolio-l…

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Ep. 118 High Risk, High Reward: Navigating Special Operations Forces Transition with Purpose 38:27

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Host Beau Higgins welcomes two powerhouse leaders from The Honor Foundation: Matt Stevens, CEO and former Navy SEAL, and Kelly McGraw, Chief Impact Officer and long-time Naval Special Warfare spouse. In this deep and personal episode, they explore the challenges and rewards of transitioning out of Special Operations and into civilian life. Matt sha…

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Ideem it Secure: Toby Rush with Jenny Fielding 28:15

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In episode 74 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Toby Rush, co-founder and CEO of Ideem — a next-generation authentication platform built to streamline payment verification in high-friction, high-fraud markets. Toby shares Ideem’s journey from a prototype co-developed with a glo…

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Ep. 117 From Marine to Machine Learning: Paul Hylenski’s Mission to Fix the VA System 45:18

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In this inspiring episode of The MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Paul Hylenski, CEO and Founder of Vet Mentor AI, Marine Corps veteran, best-selling author, and 4x Tedx Speaker to explore his journey from the flight line to the forefront of artificial intelligence. After serving eight years in the Marine Corps — including at the pr…