IT’S TIME TO COURSE CORRECT
Veteran entrepreneurship rates plummeted in the 20th century. We can change that.
FACTS ON THE GROUND
- 49% of World War II veterans started businesses, compared to just 5.6% of post-9/11 Veterans
- Military veterans have entrepreneurial skill sets, including leadership, creativity, and a willingness to take risks
- Veteran-owned businesses are 30% more likely to hire other veterans
- Military spouses often face barriers to traditional employment, including frequent relocations
Sources:
Access to Capital is Greatest Barrier for Veterans with Dreams of Business Ownership, IVMF, 2017
The State of Veteran Entrepreneurship Research, IVMF, 2016
Fewer Veterans Are Starting Businesses, US Veterans Magazine, 2017
Military Spouses Fact Sheet, WB
FACTS ON THE GROUND
- 49% of World War II vets started businesses, compared to just 5.6% of post-9/11 vets
- Military veterans have entrepreneurial skill sets, including leadership, creativity, and a willingness to take risks
- Veteran-owned businesses are 30% more likely to hire other veterans
- Military spouses often face barriers to traditional employment, including frequent relocations
Sources: Access to Capital is Greatest Barrier for Veterans with Dreams of Business Ownership, IVMF, 2017
The State of Veteran Entrepreneurship Research, IVMF, 2016
Fewer Veterans Are Starting Businesses, US Veterans Magazine, 2017
Military Spouses Fact Sheet, WB
RESULTS TO DATE
$1.793B+
Revenue generated by participating startups
6302+
Jobs created by participating startups
$294M+
Capital raised by participating startups
STORY OF ONE
Meet IRON Mike Steadman. One entrepreneur, one dream, one path.
BUNKER LABS COMMUNITY BY THE NUMBERS
2x more racial and ethnic diversity than the general Veteran population
2x more female veterans than represented in the general veteran population
60% of the community are service-disabled veterans
10% of the community are active duty military
9% of the community are military spouses or family
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Resources
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