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Dan Lauer from Maryville University talks about Tips for Veteran Startups

Veteran Entrepreneur Funding Challenges

Mary discussed her podcast "Stuck? Time to Improv" with Dan Lauer from Maryville University, focusing on challenges faced by veteran entrepreneurs. Dan identified early-stage capital as a key challenge, noting that while there are good education and networking programs available, veterans often struggle to access funding for equipment and business setup. He emphasized the importance of accelerator programs like Techstars and Y Combinator, which provide not just capital but also resources such as intern support, faculty advisors, and mentorship.

Veteran Accelerator Program Overview

Dan described t ...