Today we’re joined by Roxanne Bras Petraeus, co-founder and CEO of Ethena, an innovative compliance training platform redefining how businesses approach ethics and culture. Roxanne shares her journey from serving as an Army Engineer and Rhodes Scholar to launching Ethena, a Series B company that's raised $50 million in venture capital.

We dive into the inspiration behind Ethena and how it transforms compliance training into a tool for building company culture. Roxanne reflects on the leadership lessons she carried from the military into the tech world, her experiences as a female founder, and her advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. She also discusses navigating challenges in fundraising, hiring, and building a mission-driven business.

This conversation is packed with insights for veterans, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to create impactful solutions. Learn more about Ethena at goethena.com and follow Roxanne on LinkedIn for more inspiring content!

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For our 100th episode, we’re honored to host Chris Cassidy, former Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut, and current President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. Chris shares his incredible journey from a small town in Maine to becoming one of only 500 humans to have traveled to space.

In this episode, Chris reflects on his time as a SEAL during pivotal moments in U.S. history, including deployments shortly after 9/11, and shares what it felt like to view Earth from space for the first time. He dives into the leadership lessons learned during his military and NASA careers, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and preparation under pressure. Chris also discusses his transition to leading the Medal of Honor Museum, where he continues to inspire by preserving the stories of our nation’s heroes.

Don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Learn more about Chris’s work at mohmuseum.org, and join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of incredible stories and insights!

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Grant Demaree is the co-founder and CEO of OneBrief, a company revolutionizing mission planning for the Department of Defense. With deployments across major military operations and $53 million in funding, OneBrief is setting the standard for streamlined collaboration and faster decision-making in defense.

Grant shares insights into the challenges of military staff planning, from coordinating across massive teams to breaking the PowerPoint and Word bottleneck. He also discusses how AI and automation are reshaping military operations, the importance of self-awareness for transitioning veterans, and his experiences scaling OneBrief from a single-person startup to a company with over 100 employees.

If you’re curious about defense innovation, entrepreneurship, or making an impact in the national security space, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

Learn more about OneBrief at onebrief.com and connect with Grant on LinkedIn!

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