In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Lieutenant General Matthew “Jerry” Glavy, USMC (Ret.), a 39-year US Marine Corps Veteran, former Deputy Commandant for Information, and defense technology leader. Jerry shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing in Buffalo, New York, to flying CH-46 helicopters, supporting presidential missions, and helping shape the early development of US Cyber Command and military cyber capabilities. Today, he continues serving the warfighter through defense technology, AI, and veteran-focused initiatives.

Jerry reflects on the mentors who shaped his career, the importance of readiness and putting Marines first, and how faith helped him navigate high-pressure moments throughout his military service. He also discusses his transition into civilian life, the challenges of finding purpose after retirement, and how patience, networking, and a commitment to service helped him discover his next mission.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• Building a career through mentorship, leadership, and embracing unexpected opportunities

• Transitioning from military service to defense technology and the private sector

• Developing cyber, AI, and software capabilities to better equip the warfighter • Finding purpose and identity after a long military career

• Using tactical patience and networking to navigate the military-to-civilian transition

• Translating military experience into skills civilian employers understand

• How AI Ready Veteran helps veterans prepare for civilian careers with AI-powered tools

• Leveraging veteran talent to solve critical defense technology challenges

• Giving back through nonprofit organizations and veteran-focused initiatives

• Staying grounded in faith, family, and service throughout life's transitions

Jerry also shares his vision for bringing talented veterans into the private sector to help deliver capabilities the military needs, explains the mission of AI Ready Veteran, and tells the story behind The General's Hot Sauce.

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Scott Mackes, US Naval Academy graduate, US Navy veteran, entrepreneur, investor, founding member of 10X Vets, and founder of the Service Academy Business Mastermind Group (SABM). Scott shares his journey from playing baseball at the Naval Academy and serving as a Surface Warfare Officer to navigating a challenging military transition and ultimately building multiple businesses.

Scott discusses how the CliftonStrengths assessment helped him better understand how he was wired, launch his first business, and discover his passion for bringing entrepreneurs together to succeed. He also shares the stories behind SABM, 10X Vets, and Academy Fund, and explains why surrounding yourself with the right people has been one of the most important lessons of his career.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• Navigating the transition from military service to entrepreneurship
• Discovering your strengths and finding the right career fit
• Turning side hustles into full-time businesses
• Leveraging networking and LinkedIn to create opportunities
• Knowing when to bet on yourself
• Building communities around shared goals and values
• Surrounding yourself with the right people

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In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Nick Miller, Founder & CEO of Pellucid Network and US Army Veteran, to discuss his journey from growing up in a military family and commissioning through ROTC at Lehigh University to leading technology and marketplace initiatives at In-Q-Tel and AWS.

Nick shares how his experience in the Army shaped his approach to leadership, technology, and problem-solving, including his time at Arlington National Cemetery, where he helped lead a digital transformation effort and launched one of the Department of War’s first iPhone apps.

The conversation explores Nick’s transition from military service into the private sector, his six-plus years at AWS, and how he helped grow the public sector AWS Marketplace business from less than $15 million annually to nearly $4 billion. Nick also discusses why he left AWS to launch Pellucid Network, his vision for the future of enterprise marketplaces, and his mission to make it easier for innovative technology companies to sell into government and other highly regulated industries.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• Transitioning from the military into technology and business
• Translating military leadership principles into the private sector
• The importance of “showing up,” delivering on commitments, and communicating
• Starting necessary movement and continuously “improving the foxhole”
• Building a career through networking, mentorship, and exploration
• Finding the right culture and career fit after military service
• Navigating a high-performance culture at AWS
• Building and scaling technology businesses
• Making the leap from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship
• Helping veterans and paying mentorship forward
  
  

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