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The 10th Annual Veterans Business Battle will take place on April 18-19, 2024.
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Fueling our nation’s military heroes to succeed in the business world
Veterans Business Battle serves as a forum to connect veterans with investors, advisers and resources. It's our goal to lead as many veteran-owned businesses to success as possible.
Veterans Business Battle began with a goal of inspiring and encouraging our nation’s military heroes to become successful entrepreneurs. Since its beginnings, more than $5 million of investment offers have been extended to finalists. This year, the event includes seminars geared toward emerging entrepreneurs and a second round of pitches from the top five companies. The 16 semi-finalists selected come from across the country and all ranks and branches of the military.
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners
2023 Panelists
Lending: What You Need to Know As Your Business Takes On Debt
Moderated by Mark Winchester, Deputy District Director, U.S. Small Business Association – Houston, Navy veteran
- Shelley Ewart, Senior Vice President of Comerica Bank
- Gary Henderson, EVP of Stellar Bank
- Sheila Patterson, Vice President Commercial Lending of Wallis State Bank
- Kelley Simmons, Senior Vice President, Amegy Bank
Equity: Assess Your Value and Know the Risks and Rewards
Moderated by Tim Hsia, Founder and Managing Partner of Context Ventures, Army veteran
- Scott Davis, Director of Veteran Entrepreneurship at PenFed Credit Union
- Brad Harrison, Founder and Managing Partner of Scout Ventures, Army veteran
- Brandon Shelton, Founder and Managing Partner at Task Force X Capital Management, Army veteran
- Alexandra Wilde, Partner in Energy, M&A and Private Equity at Jones Day
Entrepreneurship: Lessons from the Field
Moderated by Austin Hill, Co-Founder, Managing Director at Seed Round Capital, Army veteran
- Kirt Anderson, CEO of Libre Manufacturing, 2022 VBB Finalist, Army veteran
- Chris Briley, Founder and President of Ride For Your Flag, Founder and CEO of Mustang Valley Concrete, Marine Corps veteran
- Mike Brown, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Founder of Unbreakable Wealth, Navy veteran
- Theresa Irving, Duneberry Farms Owner, Producer for VETtoCEO program with Warrior Rising, Air Force veteran