TheMilVet Podcast

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with fellow Marine Sean Bielat — former Marine Corps officer, McKinsey consultant, political candidate, private equity executive, and Managing Partner at Oscar Mike Venture Partners — to share one of the most non-linear and inspiring transition stories you’ll hear. Sean walks through his journey from serving as a Marine Corps office...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast , host Beau Higgins sits down with Clint Alanis — retired Marine Corps officer, special operations veteran, and Co-Founder and COO of Smack Technologies Inc — to explore one of the most authentic and non-linear veteran transition journeys you’ll hear. Clint shares his experience moving from a high-stakes military career into the world of entrepreneurship and de...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Michael Martin , United States Naval Academy graduate, former Navy SEAL, global hedge fund leader, and now Co-Founder & President USA of Tiberius Aerospace , a cutting-edge defense technology company. Michael shares his remarkable journey from the Seal Teams, to the high-pressure world of Wall Street, to becoming a key figu...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Tyler Temple — U.S. Navy veteran, former damage controlman, and Founder/CEO of Pollentia Inc . Tyler shares his journey from growing up fascinated by boats and spending time on ferries, to joining the Navy and gaining hands-on experience in damage control and ship operations, to identifying a gap in the boating industry and fou...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Shawn Robertson — Founder and Leadership Coach at Eternal Lessons and a transitioning US Army SOF Veteran. Shawn shares his remarkable journey from West Point to leading high-performing teams in the Army, to discovering his true passion for coaching and leadership development. He discusses how military experience shaped his abi...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Steve Tazza — U.S. Navy veteran, Naval Academy graduate, longtime investment management professional, former COO of a software operating company, and a Middle Market Investor/Operator at a private family office. Steve shares an honest, reflective look at his path from growing up the youngest of four in a military-influenced hou...

In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Brian O’Connor — U.S. Navy veteran, former Tactical Information Operations Operator (TIO-O) with Naval Special Warfare, and now the CEO and Founder of Darksaber Labs , a cutting-edge defense technology company focused on AI, cyber, and electronic warfare at the tactical edge. Brian shares his incredible journey from growing up...

In this episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Mack Ohlinger — U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate, London Business School alumnus, and Co-Founder & CEO of Dunedain , an AI-driven defense technology company redefining how the military makes critical decisions. Mack shares his journey from leading soldiers in the Army to leading engineers and product teams in the fas...

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 building a successful career in business and lead...

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 proud Marine Corps family in Wisconsin to commissi...

🎙️ 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 transition strategy from the military to private...

🎙️ 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 challenges of leaving the SEAL teams, the foundin...

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) and the Naval Postgraduate School, and U.S. Marin...

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Dev Chandra , Founder of Startup Intros , Associate at Context Ventures , a U.S. Navy veteran, serial builder, and venture operator. Dev shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with side-hustling as a digital consultant while in the Navy, transitioning into government consulting with Booz Allen Hamilton, and later returni...

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 enlisted Navy Boatswain’s Mate balancing military serv...

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 defies traditional boundaries. From leading one of t...

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 United States Military Academy at West Point. H...

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 softball player at The George Washington University to...

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 unconventional leap into college football at...

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, inspired him to take action—starting first wit...

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 carried him through the Naval Academy, life underse...

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 extraordinary journey as a Veteran of Special...

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 networking opened doors along the way. David shares how...

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 construction consulting. Michael shares how working alongsi...

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 and OODA loop), and how he uses them to lead te...