Each month, Capitol Post interviews a veteran-focused nonprofit. This month, we spoke with Got Your Six, a nonprofit that unites nonprofit, Hollywood, and government partners. Non-Profit Name: Got Your 6 Year Founded: 2012 Executive Director Name: Bill Rausch Key Members: Julia Tivald, Matt Mabe, Janeen Wynn, and Kate Hoit HQ: Washington, DC Number of Full-Time Employees: 5 Brief…
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Each month, Capitol Post interviews a veteran-owned business to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly on creating a sustainable and scalable business. This month, we spoke with Andrew Castrodale, BLDC Spring ’16 Cohort Member, and Founder of Nautilus Aggregates, a startup focused on reinventing concrete to enable sustainable, affordable infrastructure. Name: Andrew…
Each month, Capitol Post interviews a business operating out of its coworking space or a member of the Bunker Labs DC Accelerator. This month, we spoke with Ryan Luu and Diego Quispe, BLDC Spring ’16 Cohort Members, and Co-Founders of Vumble, a startup focused on allowing viewers to discover, discuss, and vote on video clips…
Capitol Post and Bunker Labs DC are fortunate to be supported by a number of local and national organizations who make it possible for us to serve as a platform for veterans in business. This month, we are highlighting JP Morgan Chase & Co, who have recently supported Bunker Labs in Chicago and Washington DC…
Each month, Capitol Post interviews a veteran-focused nonprofit. This month, we spoke with Four Block Foundation, a nonprofit that equips Post-9/11 student veterans to find meaningful careers and maximize their potential through a 12-week program and a network of alumni and partners. Non-Profit Name: Four Block Foundation Year Founded: 2012 Executive Director Name: Mike Abrams Key…
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Veteran Owned Business Q+A – Pair
Each month, Capitol Post interviews a veteran-owned business to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly on creating a sustainable and scalable business. This month, we spoke with Pair, a technology company that brings the showroom to your living room. Business Name: Pair Year Founded: 2015 CEO Name: Andrew Kemendo Key Members: Taylor Clark…
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Transitioning Veteran Q+A: Kathryn Kolbe
Each month, Capitol Post interviews veterans in their post-military careers to get their insights on how their military service has helped them succeed. This month, we spoke with Kathryn Kolbe, a retired Air Force Colonel in transition. Here’s what she had to say… Name: Kathryn Kolbe MOS/Branch: Engineer & Command/Air Force Current Job Description (in your…
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Career Crossroads – February 2016
Capitol Post’s Career Crossroads is a platform for veterans and spouses seeking careers and the organizations looking to hire them. Opportunities Seeking Veterans Position: Director of Development Organization: Got Your 6 Job Description: Got Your 6 seeks a highly experienced fundraiser and program leader for the position of Director of Development. This position offers…