Founder Stories
Meet Joshua Parish: U.S. Army Veteran and Co-Founder of VETLIFE
We are proud to introduce Joshua Parish, co-founder and CEO of VETLIFE and a graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered through the Association of Women’s Business…
Read MoreMeet Charlynda Scales: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Founder of Mutt’s Sauce
We are proud to introduce Charlynda Scales, founder of Mutt’s Sauce and a graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered through the Association of Women’s Business Centers…
Read MoreMeet Javier Treviño: U.S. Army Service Member and Founder of Azteca Greens
We are proud to introduce Javier Treviño, founder of Azteca Greens and a recent graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered through the Association of Women’s Business…
Read MoreMeet Paden Sickles: Army Veteran and Founder of SickFit
We are proud to introduce you to Paden Sickles, founder of SickFit and a recent graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered through the Association of Women’s…
Read MoreVeteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC
This Veteran’s Day, we’re excited to spotlight Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC, a Black woman veteran-owned business that is sweetening the lives of Michigan residents and beyond with its delicious jams and…
Read MoreVeteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Fundraiser Blankets®
We’re excited to share the story of Fundraiser Blankets®, a women-owned, veteran-led business that is transforming school fundraising across the United States. Founded by two sisters—Army veteran Barbara Kent and retired…
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