For the Zoomies

By Andrew Cormier

The For the Zoomies podcast is hosted by Air Force Academy cadet Andrew Cormier, with the intention of helping anyone who is thinking about commissioning into the United States Air Force by providing ... more

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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

For the Zoomies episodes:

December 16, 2024Dr. Chris Howard '91 - What Does a University Executive Vice President Do, and How Do They Get There? | Perspective Ep 27
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Executive Vice President and COO of Arizona Sate University Dr. Chris Howard to discuss his ascent to university leadership.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.
Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Chris Howard
Website: https://search.asu.edu/profile/4196079
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrishoward/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
29min
November 25, 2024Capt Garrett Kauppila '19 - How Can Officers Be Smarter With Their Money? | DFM Series Ep 15
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with USAFA investments instructor Capt Kap to discuss his interest in personal finance as well as keeping in mind that having money isn't good in itself.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Capt Garrett Kauppila
Instagram: @garrettkauppila
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettkauppila/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
1h 8min
November 04, 2024Maj J Mintzmyer '12 - He Found His Investing Niche in Shipping & Logistics as a Cadet and Has Stuck With It Since! | Perspective Ep 26
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Founder of Value Investor's Edge and RPA pilot Maj J Mintzmyer '12 to discuss his his experience with higher education including Harvard CSAF Phd and how he started writing investment blogs on seeking alpha while he was a cadet.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Maj J Mintzmyer
Website: https://seekingalpha.com/author/j-mintzmyer
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-mintzmyer/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
1h 24min
October 14, 2024Dave Won '10 - Our Money Issues Are Emotional Problems That Can't Be Solved with a Practical Solution | DFM Series Ep 14
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Dave Won & Co. Dave Won '10 to discuss his journey with teaching behavioral personal finance.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Dave Won
Website: www.davewon.co
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewon/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
55min
October 04, 2024Dr. Ravi Chaudhary '93 - The Spirit Missions at USAFA Make the Astro GRs Somewhat Bearable, Keeping Your Head Held High as a Cadet | Perspective Ep 25
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment for the Department of the Air Force, Dr. Ravi Chaudhary '93 to discuss some cadet themes that never seem to go away, spirit missions, and how cadets can feel closer to the fight despite their Astro GRs.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.
Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Ravi Chaudhary
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-chaudhary-81b6237/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
1h 1min
September 18, 2024Jake Sortor '15 - How Do You Respond to Losing Your Pilot Qualification? Start a Company | Perspective Ep 24
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Jake Sortor, founder of Rehydrate, to discuss his time as a cadet, getting a JDMBA, and his start-up.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.
Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Jake Sortor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-sortor-bba61b120/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
1h 6min
July 15, 2024Maj Gen Pierre Real - Bridging Perspectives of Service Academies Across Countries and Cultures | French Air Force Academy Superintendent | Perspective Ep 23
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with French Air and Space Force Academy Superintendent Maj Gen Pierre Real to discuss the military-cultural differences between the French and U.S. Air Force Academies.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
Andrew's Newsletter (beehiiv.com)
...more
48min
June 24, 2024Capt Dan Weissenhofer '15 - Acquisitions Officer and Co-Founder of the Ugly Company | DFM Series Ep 13
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Innovation Instructor Capt Dan Weissenhofer to discuss his experience helping to build the Ugly company as well as give a breakdown of what Kessel Run does.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Capt Dan Weissenhofer
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danweissenhofer/
Website: https://www.theuglyco.com
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
54min
June 10, 2024Loyd Bradley Jr '14 - Financial Managers and Their Role Inside and Out of the Air Force | DFM Series Ep 12
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Goldman Sachs investment banker Loyd Bradley Jr ‘14 to discuss his experience as a financial manager in the Air Force, and how he transitioned to enter the financial services industry.

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Loyd Bradley Jr
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loyd-bradley-jr-4257b587/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
Andrew's Newsletter (beehiiv.com)
...more
58min
May 27, 2024Kristov George '16 - Who Said Engineers Can't Break Into Finance? Equity Research Analyst at MFS | Perspective Ep 22
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Equity Research Analyst Kristov George '16 to discuss the ins and outs of picking stocks for an investment management firm after spending time as a developmental engineer.

Time Stamps
(00:00) Introduction
(04:45) Time at the Academy
(10:30) Learning how to learn outside of the Academy
(14:50) Role of a developmental engineer
(20:15) Goals of going to an MBA program
(26:45) Diversity at Harvard Business School
(31:45) Getting an internship during HBS
(37:20) What is an Equity research analyst?
(44:40) Rewards and challenges of the job
(55:40) Advice for cadets

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier
Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z.
Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2
Email: [email protected]
Kristov George
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristov-george/
Jake Thibeault
Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com
Instagram: jake.thibeault
GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support
...more
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FAQs about For the Zoomies:

How many episodes does For the Zoomies have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.