The Transition by Bunker Labs

The Transition by Bunker Labs

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The Transition by Bunker Labs episodes

  • Stop Worrying About Scale and Focus on Getting Ten Customers! (Trust me it works)
    Today on the show, I talk about the dangers of focusing on scale, when what you really should be focusing on is acquiring ten customers. Understanding how to consistently get and keep ten customers is the foundation of building a successful venture, especially for those of you that are early-stage founders, still fighting to achieve lift off, or if you find yourself in a revenue lull.
    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne
    Read Seth Godin’s blog “First, Ten” here: https://seths.blog/2009/04/first-ten/
    22 min
  • Branding Q&A on Clarifying Your Messaging with Sheila Buswell, Founder of Buswell BioMedical
    On this episode of The Transition, I conduct a Branding Q&A with Army Veteran Sheila Buswell, founder of Buswell Biomedical, a company that's using artificial intelligence and machine learning, to build a state of the upward mobility device, to prevent patients in rehabilitation and healthcare facilities from falling. Like so many entrepreneurs in the Bunker, Sheila doesn’t have a background in marketing and branding, and due to her scientific background, she often struggles articulating her vision and business model for her company. I invited her on the show to conduct a Branding Q&A, where we talked through how to properly position her company and clarify her messaging.
    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne
    To learn more about Buswell Biomedical, visit: https://www.buswellbiomedical.com/
    48 min
  • How Veterans Can Translate Our Skills From The Battlefield To Business with Marty Martinez, Co-Founder of Joint Tasks Force 214


    On this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Fellow Podcasts Host and Army Veteran, Marty “The Moak” Martinez, Co-Founder of Joint Tasks Force 214, a consultancy that specializes in helping veterans market themselves and their businesses. On the show, we talk about sales and marketing, the importance of effective communication, and how veterans can translate their skills from the battlefield into business.

    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne


    Learn more about Joint Tasks Force 214 here: https://jtf214.com/

    57 min
  • What It Takes To Be A Venture Backable Startup with Seda Goff, Director of Veteran Entrepreneurship At The PenFed Foundation
    Today on the Transition, I’m joined by Seda Goff, The Director of Veteran Entrepreneurship at the PenFed Foundation, a nonprofit that provides American military and veterans with resources for a secure financial future. On the show, Seda and I talk about what it takes to position yourself as a venture backable startup, the educational programs offered by the PenFed Foundation, and what emerging industries she’s most excited about.
    If you’re interested in raising capital for your startup, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne
    To learn more the PenFed Foundation’s Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) visit: https://veip.penfedfoundation.org/
    1 hr
  • How To Find The Customers You Are Passionate About Serving with Anthony Garcia, Founder & CEO of Purepost Inc.

    Today on the Transition, I’m joined by Army Veteran Anthony Garcia, Founder & CEO of Purepost, Inc, a cloud based software company that fully-translates military service members experience into transferable civilian skills, job titles and descriptions. Anthony and the Purpose team are on a mission to advance Veterans careers, and help companies quickly and easily bring America’s best talent into their workforce.

    Anthony is the real deal and has been hooking and jabbing in Silicon Valley, for more than ten years, working on tech startups to serve transitioning veterans. As a Combat Veteran, who experienced his fair share of PTSD and Mental Health Challenges, as a result of his combat and entrepreneurial experiences, when it comes to taking off his armor this episode, Anthony leads the way. On the show, Anthony opens up about bootstrapping Purepost, the mental health challenges that come with entrepreneurship, and why he’s so passionate about serving veterans. 


    Find Purepost at: https://www.purepost.co/
    "Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career" by Matt Louis: https://tinyurl.com/49cmharp

    If you want to get plugged into the Bunker Labs ecosystem, visit www.BunkerLabs.org

    1 hr 3 min
  • How An Army Combat Medic is Utilizing Technology To Create Equity in Healthcare for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color w/ Yusuf Henriques, Founder of IndyGeneUS AI

    On this episode of the Transition, I’m joined by Yusuf Henriques, A former Army Combat Medic and Founder of IndeygeneUS AI, is a Black-Owned & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) genomics company that’s building a block-chain encrypted bio-repository of Indigenous and African genetic data for early disease prevention, detection, and drug discovery. After his twin daughters, Kayla and Keyara, were diagnosed at 14- years old with a rare, incurable, eye disease, Yusuf set out to find a cure. After getting frustrated watching his daughters jump from one medicine to the other, because their bodies didn’t react well to the various medicines due to their genetic makeup, he set out on a mission to study the human genome, find a cure for his daughters,  and provide equity in healthcare for black and indigenous people across the world.

    Find out more about IndyGeneUS at: https://indygeneus.ai/

    1 hr 3 min
  • Brewing Beer, Having Fun, And Making An Impact with Air Force Veteran Kevin Mead, Co-Founder of 1700 Brewing


    Today on the show, I’m joined by Air Force Veteran Kevin Mead, from 1700 Brewing , A Veteran-Owned Nano Brewery based in Newport News, Virginia, that offers a high turnover on fresh brews with a relaxing atmosphere. Kevin is one of four co-founders, all military veterans, that came together to bootstrap the business, instead of taking out a loan. All the owners share a passion for brewing and drinking beer, and decided to launch the company while still maintaining their full-time jobs. 


    On the Transition, Kevin talks about the origins of 1700 Brewing Company, the challenges of running the business while dealing with turmoil in his personal life, and  why despite all the hardships that come with running the company, he’s still having fun brewing beer. 

    Find out more about 1700 Brewing: https://www.1700brewing.beer/

    1 hr
  • "Radical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results," with Author Christina Wodtke
    Today, I’m joined by author, Stanford professor, and speaker Christina Wodtke. Christina’s book, “Radical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results” breaks down the OKR Process when beginning your entrepreneurial journey. Radical Focus spoke to me and the challenge that comes with bringing a venture to life, and I hope this episode educates and inspires you.
    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne
    Connect with Christina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwodtke
    56 min
  • Why You Should Go After a Market With a Strong Demand Feat. Justin Jackson, Co-Founder of Transistor.FM & Author of Marketing For Developers
    Today on the Transition, you’re in for a treat, as I am joined by Justin Jackson, a Serial Entrepreneur, Indie Maker, and Co-Founder of Transistor.Fm, a podcast hosting and analytics platform, where I host the Transition podcasts along with all our other shows at IRONBOUND Media. During this course of his journey, Justin’s learned the importance of developing a market-first mindset and identifying business opportunities that serve existing demand, instead of trying to generate it. On the show, Justin shares his journey to developing a market-first mindset, why it’s important for Veteran entrepreneurs to do the same, and some common misconceptions about entrepreneurial success.
    Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8Ne
    Pre-order a copy of my book “Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, And Step Into Your Greatness,” here: https://bit.ly/36TNtuI
    Subscribe to Justin’s Newsletter here: https://justinjackson.ca/
    Learn more about Transistor.fm here: https://transistor.fm/
    1 hr 12 min

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We demystify the entrepreneurial journey for veterans and military spouses in the Bunker Labs community.