Launching a business can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Commit 10 weeks to focus on the key steps to launch and progress. Join a supportive community of like-minded #veteran and military spouse #entrepreneurs all aiming to make their business dreams come true. Are you ready to take that next big step with us? Apply now for the next IVMF’s Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence virtual cohort. https://lnkd.in/gPrE-eY2
IVMF BunkerLabs
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 19,592 followers
A future where all individuals and families who serve in defense of our nation are empowered to thrive.
About us
Bunker Labs, now a part of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), provides a network of resources and contacts that help military veterans and military spouses launch, grow, and scale successful businesses and startups.
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https://bunkerlabs.org
External link for IVMF BunkerLabs
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Business Development, Career Coaching, Business Education, and Startup Accelerator
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125 S Clark St
17th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603, US
Employees at IVMF BunkerLabs
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Kelly Perdew
VC, Entrepreneur, Military Veteran, Winner of Season 2 - The Apprentice, and father of twins!
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Terry Conlon
Coach of professionals and leaders in startups and people needing to relaunch careers
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Jessie Tait
TACFI Consulting💥Serial Entrepreneur🤖 🇺🇲 USAF Veteran 📡 National TV Commentator 📢
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Simon Karmarkar, MBA/DM
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"The United States experiences an estimated $40 billion in lost wages annually due to brain waste." Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF Bunker Labs #BreakingBarriers alumnus James Schlauch, an #Army National Guard #veteran, and founder of Apply identified a critical need among foreign-born military spouses and Afghan refugees with higher education degrees and extensive STEM experience who struggle to find employment in their fields. To address this, he developed an app that helps job candidates practice English for interviews and translates their work experience to fit specific job requirements. Discover why this issue is so important to James and how his innovative tech stack is poised to help many secure careers in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gTnJrGjH
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Applications for the next Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF V-WISE program are open! Learn business fundamentals alongside women who are all veterans or military spouses launching their first businesses, just like you! Over a three-week virtual course you’ll learn everything you need to know to bring your business into the world. Once you’ve finished the virtual program, you’re invited to join us on October 11-3 in Salt Lake City, UT to meet your fellow V-Wise graduates and learn from business leaders who have been where you are. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/dJQqNt2
V-WISE is back and heading to the West Coast: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH! Are you a woman veteran or military spouse entrepreneur looking for empowering workshops, classes, and networking opportunities? Don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and elevate your business. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/dJQqNt2
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It was incredible to see our CEOcircle cohort in #Nashville this week! Four times a year #CEOcircle program participants come together to address specific business challenges they’re facing, network with their peers, learn about market and funding trends from nationally recognized speakers, and just enjoy fellowship with veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs operating at a similarly high level. Music City welcomed everyone on Tuesday afternoon with the National Anthem kick off from Brooks Herring and networking reception at Music City Hall of Fame with special music guest Tommy Karlas with CreatiVets. We had some fantastic panel discussions and breakouts centered on personal and business branding, but also included discussions about capital access and finding your use case with emerging AI technologies. A huge thank you to all our speakers, panelists, and moderators who volunteered their time: Alex McKindra, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Global Corporate Banking | #AirForce Barb Carson, Managing Director Programs & Services, IVMF | Air Force Todd Connor, Founder, Bunker Labs | #Navy Mila Grigg, CEO, MODA Image and Brand Consulting, LLC Dr. JJ Peterson, Chief of Teaching and Facilitation, StoryBrand Andy Miguel, Head of Growth, InGoodTaste Frederick Royall III, Managing Director, JPMorganChase Commercial Banking Sarah Deane Hale, Partner Brand Strategy, Luum Studio Frank Coppersmith, CEO, Smarter Reality | Air Force Adam "AJ" Jarnagin, Founder & CEO, EXPANSIA | Air Force Jane Phelps, CEO & Founder, Know Agency | Military Spouse We want to honor all the CEOcircle cohort members who made it to the fly in. Each if you is doing something incredible, and you’re a key part of the veteran and military spouse entrepreneur community! We also want to thank our partners at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, this amazing program wouldn’t be possible without your support!
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Keeping up with the rapid advancements of AI can be overwhelming. While at Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF EDGE Conference this year, Frank Coppersmith, CEO of Smarter Reality (and CEOcircle participant) discussed how businesses can get ahead and start using #AI to scale up. Learn more about how to harness AI for your business. https://lnkd.in/gvN9Ec77
Frank Coppersmith: Leading the Charge into the AI Era - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu
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Meet Sebastian Dziuk 🌈 , a trailblazing #veteran #entrepreneur who always knew that #entrepreneurship was his calling. Over the years, Sebastian has launched several small businesses, but in 2015, he noticed a significant gap: there were very few trans male role models in the entrepreneurial space. This realization inspired Sebastian to openly embrace and represent his identity, paving the way for future trans entrepreneurs to find the role models they need. Discover Sebastian's inspiring journey from the military to entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/gfj3kgXQ
Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Sebastian Dziuk - Bunker Labs
https://bunkerlabs.org
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The Transition Podcast: High Risks, High Rewards, Billion Dollar Dreams What does it take to build a billion-dollar company? Most assume it requires raising VC, building a SAAS product, and scaling to millions of users. The last thing you’d expect is maxing out credit cards to start a manufacturing company and produce supplements for PX or GNC stores. That’s exactly what #MarineCorps #veteran Marc Krauthhamer of AMP Nutraceuticals Inc. is doing. On the show, Marc shares how he racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card debt to bootstrap his multi-million dollar manufacturing company with the goal of being billion dollar company one day. Learn more by listening now: https://lnkd.in/gW9hZ2ds
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Launching a business can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Commit 10 weeks to focus on the key steps to launch and progress. Join a supportive community of like-minded #veteran and military spouse #entrepreneurs all aiming to make their business dreams come true. Are you ready to take that next big step with us? Apply now for the next IVMF’s Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence virtual cohort. https://lnkd.in/gPrE-eY2
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We are so proud to have Ambassadors like Michael Parks in the #veteran #entrepreneur community. Our local Ambassadors bring the veteran and #militaryspouse business community together to connect with other business resources and help the local community thrive. Interested in becoming an Ambassador? Applications will open in August! Stay tuned and check out more details about the program: https://lnkd.in/gnACpfpH
Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (RETIRED) & 100% Disabled VETREPRENEUR & Professional Photographer - US Air Force Veteran
Today, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF & IVMF BunkerLabs hosted "VetsFest 2024" in Atlanta, bringing together local communities with our Veteran entrepreneurs and their families. Sponsored by Fiserv, Clover, and Amazon, the event was in partnership with The Warrior Alliance, ATLVets, ABC Veteran Entrepreneurs Group, and Boost Strategy Group. #IVMF alumna Chef Tiffany Moore, an accomplished chef, retired Army veteran, entrepreneur, and community advocate, provided the food. Chef Tiffany’s passion for soulful cuisine was evident in every dish. Follow her on all platforms: Chef Tiffany Moore. The event hosted over 220 attendees and 10 vendors, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Our SME panelists were fantastic and captivated the audience. Special thanks to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary Zaneta Adams, J.D., Commissioner Patricia Ross, Ed.D. of the Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs, and Wells Fargo. #IVMFBunkerLabs Atlanta has made Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF & IVMF BunkerLabs proud! THERESA IRVING I Tawanay Bryant I Xavier Clarke I Misty Stutsman Fox I Barb Carson I City of Atlanta I Jarrad Turner Sr. I Ashley Cavender I Cassandra Rosique I Meg Hendricks, PHR I Vivian Greentree, Ph.D. I Lori Smith I Andrea Michelle Gardner-Ince Business Strategist-Champion-Speaker I Jackie P. P. I Zaneta Adams, J.D. I Melissa Bird I Rosalinda Vasquez Maury I Zack A Knight, MBA I Abby Malchow I Daniel Corcoran I Diana M. I Matt Butler I DeLisa Clift I Jean’ Austin
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Learning & Development Expert, Strategic Business Coach, Trainer, & Military Veteran Community Leader
MASTERMIND MONDAY: This week I just want to highlight the depth and power of the Veteran Entrepreneur community here in #Atlanta. This past Saturday, I was honored to moderate a panel for the IVMF BunkerLabs #Vetfest event at the Perfect Note venue near the Battery. Michael Parks and his team partjered with the ABC Veteran Entrepreneurs Group to bring three amazing panels to the stage. Thanks to the strengh and support of corporate and community partners like Fiserv, The Warrior Alliance, and William McPhee Atlanta V.A. Medical Center we served over 100 attendees, building strong connections, and sharing knowledge on a wide range of topics from Veteran health Benefits, to Government contracts. As a group, Veterans contribute billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs to the US economy as Entrepreneurs. Atlanta represents a pivotal, catalyst market for driving explosive growth for the Veteran Entrepreneurs. In the comments below, shout out the organizations and individuals you feel are key contributors to this important effort to support and grow #veteranentrpreneurs.