DAV Patriot Boot Camp

Tune in to DAV Patriots Pitch tomorrow, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. where you’ll get to hear from three veteran entrepreneurs as they share their business ventures during a pitch contest. At the end, live viewers and a panel of judges will determine the winners and $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. On top of the cash prize, the first place winner will receive $5,000 in legal services and resources from DAV Patriot Boot Camp mentor Brett Renzenbrink.  RSVP: https://dav.la/4idrrSw.

DAV National Commander Daniel Contreras’ Congressional Testimony DAV National Commander Daniel Contreras lays out DAV’s 2025 legislative priorities before the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs on Feb. 25, 2025. Take a closer look at DAV’s Legislative Goals for 2025: https://dav.la/4hhR7gJ.

David Larsen is an Army veteran with a newly found passion for helping mental health providers. He is the CEO of Väsentlig Consulting LLC, which provides technology, privacy, compliance, cybersecurity support, coaching and training services. David recently attended DAV Patriot Boot Camp to further his passion and learn how to grow his consulting company. #FounderFriday #veteran #entrepreneur #DAVPatriotBootCamp

Lights, camera, pitch! Tune in on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. for DAV Patriots Pitch, presented by T-Mobile, to support three veteran entrepreneurs as they compete in front of a panel of judges and our social media followers. $10,000 is up for grabs! Watch live to cast your vote on who you think should win! The winner will also receive $5,000 in legal resources from Brett Renzenbrink, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and the chief legal officer for several startups. The three contestants and their businesses are Jin-Hwa Frazier (SOS Swimshirt), Pete Lejia (Lone Star Tactical Services) and Cleachete Goss (I needed That, LLC).

Phu Do is an Army veteran, immigrant and seasoned entrepreneur. As the CEO of LinkWaveAI, he is spearheading innovation in the construction industry with AI-driven solutions that streamline project management, enhance cost estimation and ensure strict building code compliance. Phu’s journey is built on over a decade of experience, including six years of leadership in the Army and the challenges of entrepreneurship in a new country. DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped him create a plan to address these challenges. #FounderFriday #veteran #entrepreneur #DAVPatriotBootCamp

Meet Air Force veteran and entrepreneur Jasmine Paul! Last week we enjoyed another DAV Patriot Boot Camp event and welcomed nearly 50 entrepreneurs in the military and veteran community. To get an inside perspective, we invited Air Force veteran and program alumni Jasmine Paul to share her experience and update us on her business The Wealth Playground, a program that teaches youth about financial literacy. You can learn more and register for the next cohort, which takes place on May 14-16, at patriotbootcamp.org.

We have over 700 photos from last week's DAV Patriot Boot Camp event! Take a look at the full Flickr album and download/share your favorites with your personal and professional networks!

Introducing the DAV Patriot Boot Camp Winter 2025 cohort! To all of the participants: We hope you are motivated and enthusiastic about bringing the knowledge, skills, and ideas you’ve gained over the past week with you into your entrepreneurial endeavors. A huge thank you to all of our participants, mentors and speakers! Remember, just because the event is over, doesn’t mean this community has to die out. Stay connected with us throughout your journeys! #DAVPatriotBootCampWinter25

Navy veteran Detra Reeder is the owner and CEO of Absolute Solutions LLC. Detra founded the company after 20 years of Navy service. It caters to the professional requirements of the U.S. government and commercial clients in various areas, including intelligence, project management and human resources. Absolute Solutions LLC is focused on fostering collaboration and aiding individuals in career transitions, such as military veterans, retirees, students and those reentering the workforce. #FounderFriday #veteran #entrepreneur #DAVPatriotBootCamp

Investing in veteran entrepreneurs DAV Patriot Boot Camp is grateful for supporters like Brett Renzenbrink, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and the Chief Legal Officer at several different startups. He’s donating $5,000 in services to support our pitch contest winner. Our program could not exist without the support from mentors, and Brett is a perfect example that you do not have to have served in the military, to serve those that did. Welcome to our DAV Patriot Boot Camp community, Brett!