VetsinTech

This week VetsinTech was honored to participate in the National Forum to Advance Entrepreneurship hosted by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Our COO, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, joined leaders from other veteran service organizations, policymakers, and private-sector partners (J.P. Morgan, Fiserv, and others) to address both the challenges and opportunities facing veteran entrepreneurs. Key topics included: • Changes in the federal contracting environment and their impact on VOSBs and SDVOSBs • The growing role of private-sector opportunities alongside government contracting • The need for better connectivity, collaboration, and long-term support for veteran and military spouse founders • Policy shifts that could expand veteran set-asides but also reduce other small-business categories Events like this are a critical forum for aligning advocacy, resources, and partnerships to ensure veterans and military spouses continue to have strong pathways to start and grow businesses. cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Johanna Tillman, Cami Hough, Michael Pett, Craig Newmark... #Veterans #VIT #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #VetsInTech #IVMF #VeteranOwnedBusiness

Quick reminder to sign up for the next VetsinTech Employer Virtual Meetup on Sept 25, 2025, which is centered on Opportunities in National Security and Defense Tech! Plus connect directly with mentors, hiring managers, and recruiters from members of the VetsinTech employer coalition, including DraftKings Inc., Boeing, General Dynamics Information Technology, Apple, The Walt Disney Company, Tanium, ADP, Xperi Inc., Juniper Networks, Adobe, Walgreens, Palo Alto Networks, and others. Register now: https://zip2.it/vitmeetup 🎯 Share and repost to spread the word to veterans, milspouses, and others interested in national security and defense tech careers! cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Michael Pett, Cami Hough, Johanna Tillman, Craig Newmark... #VIT #Veterans #Milspouse #NatSec #NationalDefense

The VetsinTech Pitch Contest, sponsored by J.P. Morgan, is happening next week, Tuesday, August 12 from 4–7pm PT at the Andreessen Horowitz offices (180 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA). We're excited to announce this year’s five finalists who will pitch live for up to $25,000 in prizes, in front of a panel of investors and tech leaders include: Deepinvent, Entropy Robotics, Quivly AI, Yuzi Care, and WorkUp. These 5 startups, founded by veterans and military spouses, will pitch to judges, including John D China (J.P. Morgan), Farah Daou (Moonshots Capital), and Mike Sherbakov (The Veteran Fund), who represent partners and investors from across the VetsinTech startup network and who bring valuable insight into early-stage startups. This event is more than just a pitch contest; it is a gathering of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, funders, and allies committed to building the next generation of tech leaders. We hope you can join us! 📍 Location: a16z, 180 Townsend St, San Francisco 🗓️ Date/Time: August 12 · 4-7pm PT 🔗 http://zip2.it/pitch cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Craig Newmark, Joshua Pacheco, Jeff Balka, Matthew Jeppson, Mike Sherbakov, Tim Hsia, Farah Daou, John D China... #vetsintech #pitchcontest #vetfounders #milspousefounders

Quick reminder - if you're located in New Mexico, VetsinTech is hosting a New Mexico Chapter Meetup this month on Wednesday, August 27th, from 6-8pm MDT at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse in Albuquerque, NM. Join fellow veterans in the area for networking, community building, and to learn more about how VIT supports career transitions in tech through Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship. This event is perfect whether you're exploring tech opportunities or already working in the field. 📅RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eePqiP8M Food and beverages provided! Special thanks to Fogo de Chão for hosting us. 🎯Please repost or share with any veterans or military spouses you know in the New Mexico area who might be interested in joining our growing tech community! cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Cami Hough, Michael Pett, Johanna Tillman, Craig Newmark, Daniel Robson, MBA, PMP, Mike Rogers... #Albuquerque #NewMexico #VetsinTech #VIT #Veterans #TechCareers #Chapter

Exciting news from Seattle! 🎉 VetsinTech has officially launched its Seattle Chapter with a fantastic kickoff event at Queen Anne Beerhall. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses from across Puget Sound came together to connect, talk tech, and explore how VIT supports career transitions through training, networking, and job opportunities. A special thank you to chapter leader Nicu Parente🏄♂ and the local partners who made this first event possible. It’s inspiring to see the VetsinTech community continue to grow and expand nationwide. Looking forward to seeing the incredible impact this new chapter will make!

We are excited to announce this year’s five (5) finalists for the VetsinTech Pitch Contest, sponsored by J.P. Morgan, taking place on August 12 in San Francisco at the offices of Andreessen Horowitz. The finalists are: - Deepinvent: https://deepinvent.ai - Entropy Robotics: https://entropyrobotics.ai - Quivly AI: https://www.quivly.ai - Yuzi Care: https://yuzicare.com - WorkUp: https://joinworkup.com On August 12, these finalists will present their startups and business models to a panel of VCs and technology leaders for an opportunity to win up to $25,000 in cash prizes (https://zip2.it/pitch). The event will also bring together veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, investors, and partners from across the VetsinTech community to share insights, build connections, and strengthen the ecosystem that supports these founders. This pitch contest is one of several programs supported by VetsinTech and J.P. Morgan designed to empower veteran and milspouse entrepreneurs as they build and scale their companies. Thank you to all the veteran and military spouse startups who applied to this year’s VetsinTech Pitch Contest. The strong response and quality of submissions reflect the talent and drive in our community. We’re excited to see your future impact. cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Craig Newmark, Joshua Pacheco, Jeff Balka, Matthew Jeppson #vetsintech #pitchcontest #vetfounders #milspousefounders

Last night in Seattle, VetsinTech officially launched our Seattle Chapter with a great evening of connection and community at Queen Anne Beerhall. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses from across the Puget Sound came together to talk tech, share experiences, and learn how VIT supports career transitions through training, networking, and job opportunities. A big thank you to everyone who joined us to kick off this chapter, it was great to see so many new faces as well as long-time VIT supporters. Special thanks to our chapter leads and local partners who helped make this first event possible. We're looking forward to building this community in the Seattle area with more events to come. Stay tuned for upcoming chapter meetups around the country as we continue to grow the VetsinTech network. Katherine Webster, Johanna Tillman, Oliver Muoto, Cami Hough, Nicu Parente🏄♂, Monica M. McNeal, Nick Curry, Jake Tozier, Craig Newmark #Seattle #VetsinTech #VIT #Veterans #Chapter #Meetup

Last night, VetsinTech relaunched our New York Chapter with a great evening of connection and community at Andreessen Horowitz’s NYC office. Veterans and military spouses from across the area came together to share experiences, talk tech, and network. Katherine Webster, VIT founder and CEO, kicked things off alongside special guest and board member Craig Newmark, whose support for veterans and our mission continues to open doors. A big thank you to everyone who joined us; it was great to see familiar faces, including chapter leaders Edward "Trey" Russell and  Garrett Deese, as well as many other new ones. We look forward to hosting more events in the city as we grow this community together. Stay tuned for chapter events across the country, including a meetup this week in Seattle (https://zip2.it/seattle). cc: Katherine Webster, Craig Newmark, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Cami Hough, Michael Pett, Johanna Tillman... #VetsinTech #NewYork #Veterans #Milspouse #Chapter

Quick reminder - if you’re in Seattle, VetsinTech is hosting a special Seattle Chapter Meetup this Thursday, July 31st, from 5:00–7:00 PM PT at Queen Anne Beerhall (203 W Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98119). Join fellow veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses during Seattle Tech Week for networking, community building, and to learn more about how VIT supports career transitions in tech. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/et7Z4Tzj Beverages and snacks provided! cc: Katherine Webster, 🌍 Ikram Mansori, Oliver Muoto, Cami Hough, Michael Pett, Johanna Tillman, Nicu Parente🏄♂, Jake Tozier, Craig Newmark... #Seattle #VetsinTech #VIT #Milspouse #Chapter

***Attention Military, Veterans, and Partners (MVPs)*** Many different ways to participate! Always an amazing event! Hope to see you out in SF! #military #veterans #partners #mvp #militarytransition #veteranshelpingveterans