The Transition by Bunker Labs

Today on the Transition, I’m joined by Army Veteran Anthony Garcia, Founder & CEO of Purepost, Inc, a cloud based software company that fully-translates military service members experience into transferable civilian skills, job titles and descriptions. Anthony and the Purpose team are on a mission to advance Veterans careers, and help companies quickly and easily bring America’s best talent in...

On this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Yusuf Henriques, A former Army Combat Medic and Founder of IndeygeneUS AI, is a Black-Owned & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) genomics company that’s building a block-chain encrypted bio-repository of Indigenous and African genetic data for early disease prevention, detection, and drug discovery. After his twin daughters,...

Today on the show, I’m joined by Air Force Veteran Kevin Mead, from 1700 Brewing , A Veteran-Owned Nano Brewery based in Newport News, Virginia, that offers a high turnover on fresh brews with a relaxing atmosphere. Kevin is one of four co-founders, all military veterans, that came together to bootstrap the business, instead of taking out a loan. All the owners share a passion for brewing and drin...

Today, I’m joined by author, Stanford professor, and speaker Christina Wodtke. Christina’s book, “Radical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results” breaks down the OKR Process when beginning your entrepreneurial journey. Radical Focus spoke to me and the challenge that comes with bringing a venture to life, and I hope this episode educates and inspires you. Be sur...

Today on the Transition, you’re in for a treat, as I am joined by Justin Jackson, a Serial Entrepreneur, Indie Maker, and Co-Founder of Transistor. Fm, a podcast hosting and analytics platform, where I host the Transition podcasts along with all our other shows at IRONBOUND Media. During this course of his journey, Justin’s learned the importance of developing a market-first mindset and identifyin...

I’m joined by Air Force Veteran Nate Carden, Founder of Jesus Academy, and Former Director of Programs and Partnerships at Bunker Labs. In January of 2020, just before the pandemic, he stepped away from the Bunker to pursue his own entrepreneurial ambitions, first with a faith-based Startup and eventually his own, Jesus Academy, which makes products to help others live a more happy and fulfilling...

I sat down with Patrick Fitzgerald, an Angel Investor, Startup Advisor, and Lecturer at The Wharton Business School, where he’s taught entrepreneurship to MBAs and undergraduates for the last eleven years. In the following episode, Patrick takes us through his business planning framework for first-time entrepreneurs and how you can leverage apply to achieve entrepreneurial success. Be sure to subs...

Today on the Transition, I have an amazing guest for you all, Asia Oraganio, Founder & CEO of Demand Maven, A growth consultant that helps founders of early-stage startups either get their first 100 customers or help them get to the next growth stage - but lean. Asia is a Master building and implementing effective Go-To-Market Strategies. On the show, Asia breaks down how to craft an effective...

Today on the Transition, I’m joined by Andrew Brockenbush, Founder and CEO of Beefy Marketing, A Full-Service Marketing Agency based in Tomball, TX. Andrew and The Beefy Team have a passion for supporting small business owners and veterans, including Marcus Lutrell and David Goggins, overseeing their personal brands. Want to know how newly launched brands can leverage social media, tune in to find...

Today on the Transition, I interview two phenomenal female entrepreneurs, Nisla Love and Monica Alexander. Nisla is the Founder of Choose Love, where she helps small business owners create wealth by being compliant with the IRS, through her worry-free tax services. Monica is the founder of Balance Body Network, where she and her team provide a holistic approach to self-care, including meditation,...

In the following episode of The Transition, I sit down with Army Veteran Dr. Paris Love, an Organizational and Productivity Coach, helps overwhelmed professionals break through the barriers keeping them disorganized, disoriented and dissatisfied with their life,business, and career. on the show, she opens about her entrepreneurial journey and why she enjoys helping others declutter their life. Be...

In today's first ever in-person interview on the Transition, I’m joined by Reda Hicks, a military spouse, attorney, and entrepreneur. Reda’s the Founder of Got Spot, a company that helps small businesses generate extra revenue by leveraging space in their office or building, for short term rentals. Reda opens up what led her to start Got Spot, Her passion for helping small businesses, and how she’...

In this episode of the Transition, I interview A.J. Yawn, a former Division1 basketball Player from Florida State University, Army Captain, and Co-Founder of ByteChek, an early stage B2B Saas Company that builds, manages, and assesses a company’s cybersecurity program to build trust with customers and unlock sales. On the show, AJ opens up his journey to raise capital for ByteChek, the importance...

On this episode of the Transition, I interview Army Veteran and Shark Tank participant Manuel Godoy, Co-Founder and CEO of Black Sands Entertainment, the number one black-owned publishing house and comic book company in the nation. Manuel and his team recently secured a 500k investment from Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart on Shark Tank. On the show, he opens about the challenges of raising venture capit...

I interview Army Veteran Dan Lee, Owner of Farina Pasta and Noodle, a Philadelphia-based restaurant that serves homemade pasta dishes. Dan opens up about his passion for food, the journey to get Farina off the ground, and the current challenges he’s facing running a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne Apply For The...

Today on the show, I’m joined by Navy Veteran and Serial Entrepreneur, Renee Bobb, who runs our Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship Workshop Series. Renee specializes in the training and development of small business owners, running workshops for universities, community organizations, and companies interested in supporting small business owners. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter...

Today on the show, I’m joined by fellow Marine and Veterans in Residence Alumni, Harrison Floyd, Founder of Commonwealth Holdings, a consulting firm that helps veteran-owned small businesses and other under-represented groups, increase their footprint in the international marketplace and digital currency. I thought it would be a good idea to get Harrison on to not only talk about Commonwealth Hold...

I’m joined by Air Force Veteran Mario Mitchell, Co-Founder of Mech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm building the future of pop culture. Also joining is his co-founder, Bruce Hamilton, A military brat and serial entrepreneur. On the show, they open up their entrepreneurial backgrounds, what led them to start Mech Ventures, and how they’re planning to redefine VC culture. Be sure to sub...

In the following episode of the Transition, I interview former Air Force Fighter Pilot, Engineer, and now Tech Entrepreneur, James Samuel, Founder & CEO of PLURIBUS Inc., a big data, geospatial analytics company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, which is leading the world in the new industry of identity based navigation. James recently launched Pluribus’s first product, ANJEL Tech, an app tha...

In the following episode of the Transition, I interview Air Force Veteran Brian Mohika, Founder of Cathwear, a medical device company that produces medical underwear designed for use with patients with leg bags, removing the use of the velcro straps and improving quality of life for patients. On the show, he opens up about his successes and fails, including the fallout with his business partners,...

To kick off 2022, I reflect back on the last year and a half of hosting the Transition, and where I’m hoping to take the show this year. To discuss the show with me is Jamison Aweau, Bunker Labs Head of Product and Brand. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne Apply For The Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship Workshop Series here: https://bunke...

In this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Hailey Marie MCclain Hill, NFL Cheerleader, Entrepreneur, and soon to be Transitioning Air Force Officer. Hailey reached out to me via instagram, after coming across the show on the Bunker Labs website, and asked for some advice regarding her venture, Torch Warrior Wear, an L.A. based clothing brand for modern day women warriors. Be sure to subscrib...

In this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Marine Veteran James Suh, Founder of Nashville Analytics, a Nashville based analytics firm, and more recently Taco Diplomacy, a pop-up taco shop and soon to be restaurant, committed to bringing the world together, one taco at a time. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne Follow Taco Diplomacy on I...

In this episode of the Transition I share some advice on “How-To Acquire your first 100 customers.” For the first hundred, sales and marketing go hand and hand, in order to validate your business model, generate monthly recurring revenue, and maintain a constant feedback loop. I share with you a roadmap to keep things simple and what to focus on. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter o...

On this episode of the Transition, I take off my armor and share some words of encouragement. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne Check out the 2021 Bunker Labs Holiday Gift Guide here: https://bit.ly/3nYoVoC