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a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

I felt a strong call to service after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led me to enlist in the Army as a Green Beret.

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The Dual-Use Founder: Vets Now Building For America

@ a16z

The Dual-Use Founder: Vets Now Building For America

04/21/25

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a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

I have a family history of service and joined the Army after completing my education at Cornell, later returning to active service to work in technology organizations.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

My military career was stellar, but I wanted to do more than just be a Navy SEAL; I sought out additional challenges like Army Ranger School.

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David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When I left the military, I didn't want to sit back and enjoy retirement; there's no growth in that, so I sought out new challenges.

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Mike Sarraille

07/20/18

@ Y Combinator

I transitioned out of the military while still active, which was a challenging decision, but in retrospect, it led to creating a valuable organization for veterans.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

After my military service in Israel, where I learned discipline, I moved to the US to check on my sister, who was a supermodel in New York City.

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a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

I initially pursued a career in investment banking after leaving the military, which helped me build a toolkit of knowledge before starting my own company.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

I wanted to become a Navy SEAL to be pushed outside my comfort zone every day, believing it was the best platform for personal growth.

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David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When I left the military, I was always looking for more and for the next thing to grow, so I decided to become a smoke jumper instead of enjoying retirement.

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Yotam Segev

05/09/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

My journey into cybersecurity began in the Israeli military, where I served in elite technological leadership roles, which shaped my career path.