A start-up incubator for veterans
Veterans often face unique challenges getting conventional employment when returning from military service; challenges which can be compounded when trying to found or staff their own business.
The Bunker, an incubator in Chicago opening later this year, looks to close that gap. Joseph Kopser is the CEO of RideScout, a company that has been selected to join.
“The first thing they have to do is learn the language,” he said. In fact, one of the chief benefits of an incubator that is veteran-focused is that it teaches participants the language of the business world, which becomes important when pitching the venture to others.
Additionally, he advised veterans reach out to former colleagues in the military who can vouch for their character.
Click the media player above to hear Joseph Kosper in conversation with Marketplace Tech guest host Noel King.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of Joseph Kopser. The text has been corrected.
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