• Finding The Passion To Push For Innovation with Brad Harrison, Founder & Managing Partner of Scout Ventures
    Jan 26 2023

    On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike interview Brad Harrison, Founder & Managing Partner of Scout Ventures. They discuss Brad’s time at West Point, what pushed him to leaping into the VC world, and how he is pushing the envelope of technology innovation at Scout

    Scout VC: https://www.scout.vc/

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    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • New Frontiers of Social Entrepreneurship with Bruce Cahan, co-founder and president of Urban Logic, Inc., a New York nonprofit qualified in California, an Ashoka Fellow social entrepreneur and a Stanford CodeX Fellow
    Jan 26 2023

    On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike interview Bruce Cahan, co-founder and president of Urban Logic, Inc., a New York nonprofit qualified in California, an Ashoka Fellow social entrepreneur and a Stanford CodeX Fellow. Bruce explores his personal history, how that informs his mission of equality today, and how the new wave of entrepreneurship can target social wellbeing as a value.


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    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Roots of Those Who Dare
    Jan 26 2023

    On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike break down the origins of “Those Who Dare”, the goal of creating the show. They discuss their journeys to their individual ventures, the importance of bringing your whole self to entrepreneurship, and the shared goal of lifting as we climb

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the shownotes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.

    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

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    51 mins
  • Welcoming Those Who Dare with Emily McMahan, General Partner at AIN
    May 15 2022

    Welcome To Those Who Dare, where we amplify the voices of military veterans who consistently step outside their comfort zone and go above and beyond society's expectations. Today, Mike and Sherman are joined by Emily McMahan, General Partner at AIN. Emily dives into her journey from the military to AIN, how her family has shaped her path, and all the entrepreneurial strategies she’s learned all the way.

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.

    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

    Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymcmahan/

    Or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emcmahan14

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Seeing the Fundamental Optimism in Risk with Sam Ellis, Partner at Scout Ventures
    May 15 2022


    On today’s episode of Those Who Dare, Sherman, Mike & Emily speak with Sam Ellis, Partner at Scout Ventures. They discuss the overwhelming positivity they see in the veteran entrepreneurial space, what partners need to be looking for in startups, and the importance of mindset.

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.


    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

    Learn more about Scout Ventures: https://www.scout.vc/

    Connect with Scout Ventures on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scout-ventures/

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    49 mins
  • Understanding Ukraine with Sam Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation: Part 2
    May 15 2022


    On this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with Sam Cook, Former Troop Commander, CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation, that we began last week. Sherman and Sam explore Sam’s expertise as a Russian history professor, and the history surrounding the current conflict in Ukraine.

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.

    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com


    Find out more about Borderlands and Sam’s podcast here: https://borderlands.com.ua/

    Sam’s Ukraine response blogpost can be found here: https://borderlands.com.ua/war-and-peace-by-vladimir-putin

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Building Representation in Entrepreneurship, Publishing and Education with Mike Steadman
    May 15 2022


    On this week’s episode, Sherman and Emily sit down with producer of the show, Mike Steadman. They discuss Mike’s recent announcement of his first book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur '', a guide to validate your business model, build your brand, and step into your greatness. They discuss Mike’s journey to write the book, his goals, and the exciting opportunities to bring visibility to BVE’s all over the country.

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.

    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Understanding Ukraine with Sam Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation: Part 1
    May 14 2022


    On today’s episode of Those Who Dare, Sherman sits down with Sam Cook, Former Troop Commander, CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation. With experience as a Russian history professor and being based in Ukraine, Sam delves into the intricacies of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, his company's response, and the resilience of Ukrainians at this time.

    Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month.


    This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com

    Find out more about Borderlands and Sam’s podcast here: https://borderlands.com.ua/

    Sam’s Ukraine response blogpost can be found here: https://borderlands.com.ua/war-and-peace-by-vladimir-putin

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    1 hr and 7 mins