DAV Patriot Boot Camp Overview

Julie Provost

Don’t Miss DAV Patriot Boot Camp

Do you have notions, dreams, or plans of becoming a successful entrepreneur?  Have you ever envisioned using the skills you learned in the military to start your own company? If so, Patriot Boot Camp (PBC) may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Since its inception in 2012, PBC has been on a mission to assemble and activate an inclusive community that helps military members, veterans, and military spouses become creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs leading the new economy.

DAV PBC’s Vision

PBC’s overarching vision is to leverage a nationwide network of military, business, and startup community thought leaders who will help build the next generation of high-growth, scalable, and impactful companies. To date, this 501c3 non-profit, based in Boulder, Colorado, has served more than 950 entrepreneurs.

3 Biggest Entrepreneurial Challenges for Military, Veterans and Their Spouses

Co-founded as a volunteer effort by Taylor McLemore, Governor Jared Polis, and Techstars Co-Founder David Cohen, this nonprofit startup accelerator was designed to address the gaps in entrepreneurial support that military members, veterans, and their spouses often encounter. The PBC team identified the three biggest entrepreneurial challenges as:

Lack of access to:

• Financial capital
• Business education
• Mentors and networks

This organization continues to strive to find new ways to bridge those gaps. In addition, PBC strives to increase diversity in entrepreneurship in order to help strengthen the global ecosystem of entrepreneurs.

DAV PBC’s Commitment to Empower Its Members

PBC’s leaderships team remains committed to creating and administering programs that provide access to mentors, educational programming, and a robust community of experts and peers to empower its members to create and develop businesses. Its broad offerings are designed to help to those who are still in the idea stage, those who have a company that’s up and running, and everyone else in between.

You can also follow PBC on Facebook to stay on top of relevant and relatable topics.

Applying to DAV PBC

If you’re interested in applying for this program, you must submit an application.  Please visit their website to apply.

In addition to concrete knowledge, those who attend the PBC programs say they come away with a new level of  confidence.  If you have additional questions for Patriot Boot Camp, please reach out to them directly.

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