The MILCOM Founders Podcast

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 10: From Navy Nuclear Technician to Elite Veteran Talent Connector with Brandon Aaron   Join host Rod Loges and guest Brandon Aaron as he shares his journey from serving as a Navy Nuclear Electrician's Mate on submarines to founding HIGHR1 , a recruiting firm dedicated to placing Navy nukes and technical veterans in mission-critical positions.  In this episode:  ...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 9: Brand Strategy for Growth with Reggie Ordonez     Join host Rod Loges and guest Reggie Ordonez as he shares his journey from the Marine Corps to founding Forward Brands, a brand strategy company helping founders generate more revenue through clear, compelling messaging.  In this episode:  Joining the Marine Corps at 17 and serving in various roles including as...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 8: From Fighter Pilot to Storytelling Expert with Dan Manning   Join host Rod Loges as he speaks with Dan Manning, a former Air Force fighter pilot and military diplomat who now helps founders craft powerful stories that connect with audiences. Dan shares his journey from flying A-10s to negotiating with Russian military officials in Syria, and how he found his ni...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 7: From Army Veteran to Archery Entrepreneur with Sam Westfall  Join host Rod Loges and guest Sam Westfall as he shares his journey from serving as an M1 Abrams tank mechanic in the Army to founding two archery-focused businesses: Archery in Motion and Valor Archery Challenge. Sam discusses how archery became both therapy and business after a life-changing injury...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 6: Transforming Data Solutions with Jake Dyal   Join host Rod Loges as he speaks with Jake Dyal, an Army veteran and co-founder of Certus Core. Jake shares his journey from military intelligence to creating innovative data solutions for national security and discusses the importance of values-based hiring and staying focused on your company's core mission.  In thi...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 5: Connecting Rural America with Nathan Gray    Join host Rod Loges as he speaks with Nathan Gray, Army veteran and founder of MeshComm Engineering. Nate shares his journey from electronic warfare technician to creating communication solutions for rural and remote areas, while also discussing the importance of customer development in building a successful business...

MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 4: Securing Medical Devices and Saving Lives with Christian Espinosa    Join host Rod Loges as he speaks with Christian Espinosa, Founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, about his mission to protect patients by defending medical devices against cybersecurity threats. Christian shares his journey from Air Force officer to cybersecurity entrepreneur, including how a per...

MILCOM Founders Podcast - Episode 3: From Military Service to Empowering Parents with Dr. Trillitye (Dr. Trill) Paullin, PhD. Join host Rod Loges and guest Dr. Trill as she shares her journey from joining the Army National Guard at 17 to founding Free to Feed. Dr. Trill discusses balancing military service, motherhood, and entrepreneurship while helping families with infant food allergies. In this...

MILCOM Founders Podcast - Episode 2: Blockchain Analytics and Veteran Entrepreneurship with Don Spies Join host Rod Loges and guest Don Spies as they discuss founding Outrider Analytics, a blockchain analytics company helping trace and identify blockchain activities. Don shares his transition from 13 years in Military Intelligence to entrepreneurship. In this episode: Starting Outrider Analytics 1...

MILCOM Founders Podcast - Episode 1 Gratitude in Business Leadership: A Conversation with Austen Brower Join host Rod Loges and guest Austen Brower as they explore how gratitude can transform business culture and leadership. Austen shares insights from his journey writing 365 gratitude notes and his book "Gratitude: A Work in Progress." In this episode: How gratitude practices can improve employee...