Intentional value-driven webinar series that cuts the clamor, eliminates the fluff, and builds founder momentum for military-connected entrepreneurs.

The 2026 Founder Forecast with Becky Guertler from Utah Veteran Business Resource Center and Ryan Hunt from Veteran Social Summit, Forged By Service, and Tenth Mountain Recruiting.
Get a handle on what's coming in 2026 from both the VBRC and VetSocial26! This year's webinars are topics that are picked intentionally to help you get the traction you need to move on your path. We have topics for startups, growth, thriving, and everything in between.

Your brand deserves real protection—not guesswork. In this high-impact session, David Le, a former USPTO patent examiner and seasoned IP attorney, breaks down the first steps every founder should take to secure their name, content, and creative work. No confusing jargon. No fear. Just clear, practical moves from someone who knows how the system works from the inside. Perfect for founders ready to defend their edge and lock in their identity.

This isn’t a feel‑good story about life on the farm. This is about veterans who traded their uniforms for work boots and built something real—acre by acre, season by season. The Founders Campaign lifts up the growers and ranchers who don’t just talk about resilience; they live it. These military‑connected founders are rewriting the rules of ag by bringing mission mindset, problem-solving, and grit to an industry that needs it now more than ever. No fluff. No filters. Just the raw, unvarnished tr
A community of doers who prefer results over rhetoric. Expert-led sessions that equip attendees with practical strategies in business & entrepreneurship, tech education, and workforce development—so listeners can execute quickly, hire and retain talent, and scale responsibly.

With John Gygi, and Jerry Godwin
Tired of wading through the same old buzzwords to find your path forward? So are we.
The federal gears have been turning – and the U.S. Small Business Administration is hitting the ground running. Join us for a fast, no-nonsense briefing of what’s new, what’s changing, and what actually matters for small businesses, manufacturers, and veteran-owned companies as SBA ramps up for 2026 – without the fluff, jargon, or three-hour PowerPoints.

With Mo Reeder
Veterans bring mission-critical skills to cybersecurity—discipline, risk awareness, systems thinking, and incident response—yet many struggle to translate that experience into civilian tech roles. In this session, we will break down how veterans can move from military service into cybersecurity careers through certification-stacked education, industry-aligned training, and real-world project experience.

With Lisa Duckworth, Utah's 2025 Veteran of the Year
Are you ready to elevate your organization's hiring practices and tap into a rich pool of untapped potential that you already know? Are you ready to harness the full potential of the military community into your workforce? Join us for insightful presentations designed to equip you with the knowledge and perspectives needed to effectively tap into this valuable talent pool.
Understand the Landscape. Stay Informed. Articulate the Business Case.

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