Veteran entrepreneurship, military leadership, and adaptive innovation! 🇺🇸🎖️ In this episode, Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate and former Army captain, shares his journey from military service to building Nulu Knives, a company revolutionizing adaptive tools.

Douglas discusses his military experience, lessons in resilience, and how entrepreneurship has been his path to purpose. If you’re a veteran or transitioning service member looking for inspiration and actionable advice, this episode is for you!

🔹 Episode Highlights: • The lessons learned from West Point and Army leadership • How calling in indirect fire shaped Douglas' resilience • The transition challenges from military to corporate America • Entrepreneurs vs. Corporate America: Why veterans thrive in startups • The power of veteran business resources and mentorship • How Nulu Knives is helping people with physical limitations reclaim independence

💡 Key Discussion Points: 

• Transition struggles: Why veterans should explore entrepreneurship

• Finding resources like Bunker Labs, IVMF, and SkillBridge 

• Leadership lessons from West Point that apply to business 

• Overcoming self-doubt and betting on yourself 

• How AI and automation are changing business for veterans

🌟 Douglas Katz’s Military Experience: 

• Branch: U.S. Army 🎖️ 

• Rank: Former Captain 

• Education: West Point Graduate 🎓 

• Key Roles: Fire Support Officer, Leadership Trainer 

• Notable Experiences: Calling in last functional fire support at NTC training

🚀 Douglas Katz’s Civilian Success: 

• Founder of Nulu Knives - Creating adaptive tools for individuals with limitations 🔪 

• Advocate for Veteran Entrepreneurship - Supporting transitioning service members 

• Speaker & Coach - Helping veterans unlock their business potential

📢 Connect with Douglas Katz: 

🔗 Website: https://www.nuluonknives.com 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskatz 

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuluonknives

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