In the Field

James Gallagher is a Marine Corps veteran turned serial founder and operator, now leading the charge as Co-Founder and CEO of GreenLite. With over a decade of experience scaling venture-backed real estate and logistics startups like Gopuff, Bandit, and Good Uncle, James is no stranger to transforming how America builds. At GreenLite, he’s reshaping development by streamlining collaboration between...

Devan Trammel is a former U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician whose journey from military service to Stanford GSB is nothing short of inspiring. Enlisting at 18, Devan used the Air Force as a path out of poverty—gaining perspective, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to growth along the way. Over nearly eight years, he served in high-risk environments around the world, deve...

Darin Souza is a seasoned wealth manager and U.S. Army veteran whose career bridges elite military service and high-stakes finance. A graduate of West Point and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Darin served five years as an Infantry Officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, earning the coveted Ranger tab. Following his military service, he built a distinguished career in private wealth managemen...

Service to School NEEDS YOUR HELP: https://www.service2school.org/donateAlec Emmert is the CEO of Service to School, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans gain admission to top universities. A former Nuclear Submarine Officer and current Foreign Area Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he has spent over 12 years in military service, specializing in South American military policy and earning flue...

Dmitriy Golodnikov is a seasoned leader in fintech, payments, and risk management, with a career spanning major institutions like Samsung, Square, Mastercard, and Morgan Stanley. With deep expertise in business development, treasury, and cross-border payments, he has successfully led teams and driven strategic partnerships that shape the evolving financial landscape. His background in supply chain...

Ian Tan is an entrepreneur, product leader, and investor with a track record of building and scaling innovative tech solutions. He has held product roles at Amazon and AngelList, refining his expertise in venture ecosystems and early-stage growth. Now, as Co-Founder of a stealth startup, he’s focused on driving new innovations while supporting founders as an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund. Befo...

Stephen Fraser is a Marine Corps veteran and a seasoned professional with a track record of driving impactful results in business development and financial strategy. During his military service, Stephen served with the 1st Marine Division, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and resilience that continues to shape his approach to challenges and opportunities. Now, as H...

Mike Sherbakov is a Marine Corps veteran and accomplished leader dedicated to empowering impact-driven entrepreneurs. During his military service, Mike served as a Communications Technician and Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor, training Marines in leadership, teamwork, and readiness. His experience instilled a deep commitment to resilience and service. Now, as General Partner at The Veteran Fund, Mi...

Amber Sims is an Army veteran and dedicated leader with a passion for service and community impact. During her military career, she led teams in cyber defense and managed programs supporting over 13,000 service members and their families, showcasing her expertise in leadership and operational efficiency. Post-service, Amber has continued to make a difference, assisting displaced Afghan military wo...

Augusto Giacoman is a dedicated leader, Army veteran, and transformative strategist. After serving as a U.S. Army officer, where he led operations for units of up to 700 personnel and coordinated multinational training programs in Iraq, Augusto developed a lifelong commitment to leadership and problem-solving. His military experience instilled the discipline and resilience that continue to drive h...

Kim Jung is an Army veteran, entrepreneur, and advocate for impactful storytelling. After serving as an Army engineer, including deployments to Afghanistan, she co-founded Rumi Spice, a social enterprise that connects Afghan saffron farmers to global markets, creating economic opportunities in underserved communities. Her work reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation and making a differe...

Mike Steadman’s journey is a testament to resilience and discipline. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and former Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Mike honed his leadership both on the battlefield and in the boxing ring as a member of the Navy Boxing Team, eventually being selected for the All-Marine Boxing team. His time in the Corps and as a competitive boxer shaped his passion for men...

We sit down with Jason Wilbur, a seasoned technology leader whose career spans two decades of transformative innovation in the tech industry. From his early days as a U.S. Air Force pilot to founding and scaling startups, Jason has continually redefined what it means to build impactful technology solutions. Now serving as Senior Director of Product Management for Oracle, Jason leverages his extens...

We sit down with Sonny Tai, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned entrepreneur. Sonny's journey spans from leading Marines in Afghanistan to founding Actuate, a tech company that raised over $25M in venture funding and deployed innovative solutions to nearly 100,000 security cameras worldwide. Sonny shares how his experiences in the Marine Corps shaped his problem-solving abilities, leadership...

In this episode, we sit down with Brett Chereskin, a 12-year U.S. Army veteran who transitioned into the tech and finance worlds. As a former aviation and intelligence officer, Brett has built an impressive career as COO at Dub, an investor in startups, and a leader in scaling highly regulated businesses. Brett shares how his military background shaped his leadership style and how he’s applied tho...

Join us as we sit down with Jamison Pereira, a former Army Infantry Officer and Airborne graduate who transitioned from leading troops to excelling in business. After earning his MBA at Wharton, Jamison built an impressive career in investment banking at Guggenheim, consulting, and as a start-up founder with a successful exit. Now, he's back in the trenches—this time in defense tech—pioneering sol...

Join us as we sit down with Andrew Sridhar, a Navy Academy graduate, former Navy SEAL Officer, and current leadership coach and speaker. With experience spanning elite military service and high-stakes finance at Barclays Capital, Andrew shares profound insights on resilience, adaptability, and effective leadership. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT US In the Field brings you real stories and valuab...

Join us as we sit down with Lt. Col. (retired) Will Swenson, a true American hero and Medal of Honor recipient, for an in-depth conversation about courage, resilience, and leadership. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT US In the Field brings you real stories and insightful conversations that resonate with the military community. Each week, we sit down with veterans, active-duty service members, mili...