Matthew DePrimo went from a high-speed active duty Army officer to being medically retired at 28, facing a sudden loss of identity and mission. Instead of slowing down, he channeled his drive into education and entrepreneurship, founding Career Bridge—a specialized STEM recruiting firm. In a display of massive action, Matthew and his team successfully placed over 1,200 candidates in a single year, proving that military precision translates directly to business growth.
In this episode, Matthew shares how he built a company rooted in military values, specifically focusing on connecting underrepresented groups with top-tier opportunities. He reveals his unique philanthropic business model that donates 20% of revenue back to the educational institutions his candidates come from, creating a sustainable cycle of opportunity for veterans, minorities, and international students.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Navigating Medical Retirement: How to find a new purpose and identity when your military career ends abruptly.
• Scaling Recruitment: The mindset and "massive action" strategy behind recruiting 1,200+ candidates in just 12 months.
• The Philanthropic Business Model: How donating 20% of revenue back to schools fuels growth, trust, and community impact.
• Military Values in Business: How to translate camaraderie, discipline, and mission-focus into a remote corporate culture.
• Fail Fast to Succeed: The importance of pivoting quickly—from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to Recruiting—when the market speaks.
About Matthew DePrimo:
Matthew DePrimo is the Founder and CEO of Career Bridge IT Solutions, a STEM recruiting firm dedicated to connecting underrepresented talent with meaningful careers. A medically retired Army veteran and former Signal Officer, Matthew leverages his military leadership experience to build high-performing teams. He holds a Master's in Information Systems from Syracuse University and is passionate about lowering barriers to education and employment for veterans, BIPOC communities, and women in STEM.
Connect with Matthew DePrimo & Cynergists:
Matthew's Website: https://careerbridgeitsolutions.com/
LinkedIn: Matthew DePrimo, MSIS, CAS-IS
Facebook (Business): CareerBridge I.T. Solutions LLC
Personal Facebook: Matty John
https://www.facebook.com/matthew.deprim
Cynergists Website: http://www.cynergists.com
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Introducing Matthew DePrimo & Career Bridge
03:00 - From Enlistment to Signal Officer
08:40 - The Challenge of Medical Retirement
11:30 - The Birth of Career Bridge
13:30 - Pivoting to STEM Recruiting
17:14 - Result: 1,200 Placements in One Year
18:20 - The 20% Give-Back Model
21:00 - Instilling Military Culture in Business
26:47 - Rapid Fire Questions
33:00 - Conclusion