Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Acquisitions officer and Founder of many start-up companies Maj Bryce Luken where we discuss his time as an acquisitions officer as well as the challenges of founding a start-up company.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(07:24) Experience in Acquisitions

(14:42) Do big acquisitions bases mean high profile programs?

(20:20) Start-up while at UCLA

(22:54) What did you find your MBA useful for?

(26:40) How BodySpec started

(33:40) What to consider when you want to start your own business

(36:54) How to prove something is a problem worth solving

(42:00) What role does leverage play in a start-up?

(49:22) Deciding whats the best use of your time

(51:00) Metrics used to measure performance of your company

(56:00) The best mindset for this line of work

(58:04) Balancing big jobs with Reservist responsibilities

(1:02:34) Maximizing time horizon & cognitive capacity

(1:10:34 What skills sets are best for C-Suite members

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

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Maj Bryce Luken

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryceluken

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Jake Thibeault 

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Instagram: jake.thibeault

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