The Six-Week Program Provides Networking and
Mentorship for Veteran-Owned Companies
TYSONS, Va., June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a
national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, is proud to
continue supporting veteran-owned businesses with the announcement
of the Veteran Entrepreneur Program June 2024 cohort. For the first
time, the accelerator program for veteran-owned businesses is
taking place in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Veteran and military-spouse owned and led companies who are
interested in the next cohort, scheduled for September 24, are encouraged to apply
here and can hear testimony from veteran entrepreneurs
currently in the program here.
The six-week program brings veteran-owned companies from
across the country together to participate in networking events,
roundtables and mentorship opportunities. Seminars with prominent
business leaders cover topics ranging from business development,
sales, legal considerations, media training, branding, scaling and
exiting.
"The PenFed Foundation is proud to further our legacy of support
to veteran entrepreneurs with this inaugural Bentonville cohort," said PenFed Foundation
President Andrea McCarren.
"Members of the military community possess skills that are
well-suited to the business world, and we will continue to empower
entrepreneurs who served our nation."
This cohort brings together military veteran entrepreneurs from
a variety of industries.
The June 2024 cohort includes:
- Trident Coffee
Founded by U.S. Navy veteran Eric
Johnson. Trident Coffee leads in the craft cold brew coffee
space with three physical tap rooms in the San Diego Bay Area. Eric
has developed a proprietary instant cold brew coffee that will be
sold direct to customer.
- SABO
Co-founded by U.S. Army veteran Justin
Neal and U.S. Navy veteran Taylor
Cassat. SABO offers a mobile app designed to connect
landowners and outdoor enthusiasts, enabling access to exclusive
properties, as well as an exciting outfitter experience.
- WellCapped
Co-founded by Ohio Army National Guard veteran Shante Frazier. WellCapped is the first rental
platform for luxury hair extensions and wigs.
- Onbrand
Founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Preston
Plowman. Onbrand is a fast-paced SaaS company
connecting product designers and manufacturers to enable them to
build specification packages.
- Signum Technologies
U.S. Navy veteran Sean Freitag
serves as CEO. Signum Technologies is an artificial intelligence
and computer vision company that harnesses technology to address
critical challenges faced by humanity.
- Terra Arma
Co-founded by U.S. Army veteran David
Reid and Air Force National Guard veteran Christian Meyers. Terra
Arma manufactures premium, functional apparel that
withstands the rigors of the field while ensuring optimal
comfort.
Since 2018, the PenFed Foundation has helped educate over 4,700
veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, The PenFed
Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that supports
veterans in their transition from service to success. Affiliated
with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than
$55 million in financial support to
veterans, active-duty service members and military families. The
credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational
costs, allowing 99% of incoming donations to go directly to our
programs. To learn more, please visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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