Those Who Dare
Those Who Dare
IRONBOUND Media, Sherman Williams, Emily McMahan, Mike Steadman
Welcome To Those Who Dare, where we amplify the voices of military veterans who consistently step outside their comfort zone, and go above and beyond society's expectations. If you’re a military veteran and want to learn about the innovation ecosystem and how to participate in it as an investor, employee, or entrepreneur, then you’ve come to the right place. This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the shownotes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.com Until next time, have a great rest of your week.
Finding The Passion To Push For Innovation with Brad Harrison, Founder &  Managing Partner of Scout Ventures
On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike interview Brad Harrison, Founder & Managing Partner of Scout Ventures. They discuss Brad’s time at West Point, what pushed him to leaping into the VC world, and how he is pushing the envelope of technology innovation at Scout.
Jan 26, 2023
1 hr 1 min
New Frontiers of Social Entrepreneurship with Bruce Cahan, co-founder and president of Urban Logic, Inc., a New York nonprofit qualified in California, an Ashoka Fellow social entrepreneur and a Stanford CodeX Fellow
On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike interview Bruce Cahan, co-founder and president of Urban Logic, Inc., a New York nonprofit qualified in California, an Ashoka Fellow social entrepreneur and a Stanford CodeX Fellow. Bruce explores his personal history, how that informs his mission of equality today, and how the new wave of entrepreneurship can target social wellbeing as a value.
Jan 26, 2023
1 hr 26 min
The Roots of Those Who Dare
On today’s episode, Sherman and Mike break down the origins of “Those Who Dare”, the goal of creating the show. They discuss their journeys to their individual ventures, the importance of bringing your whole self to entrepreneurship, and the shared goal of lifting as we climb
Jan 26, 2023
50 min
Building Representation in Entrepreneurship, Publishing and Education with Mike Steadman
On this week’s episode, Sherman and Emily sit down with producer of the show, Mike Steadman. They discuss Mike’s recent announcement of his first book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur '', a guide to validate your business model, build your brand, and step into your greatness. They discuss Mike’s journey to write the book, his goals, and the exciting opportunities to bring visibility to BVE’s all over the country.
May 15, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Welcoming Those Who Dare with Emily McMahan, General Partner at AIN
Welcome To Those Who Dare, where we amplify the voices of military veterans who consistently step outside their comfort zone and go above and beyond society's expectations.
May 15, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Seeing the Fundamental Optimism in Risk with Sam Ellis, Partner at Scout Ventures
On today’s episode of Those Who Dare, Sherman, Mike & Emily speak with Sam Ellis, Partner at Scout Ventures. They discuss the overwhelming positivity they see in the veteran entrepreneurial space, what partners need to be looking for in startups, and the importance of mindset.
May 15, 2022
49 min
Understanding Ukraine with Sam Cook,  Co-Founder and CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation: Part 2
On this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with Sam Cook, Former Troop Commander, CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation, that we began last week. Sherman and Sam explore Sam’s expertise as a Russian history professor, and the history surrounding the current conflict in Ukraine.
May 15, 2022
1 hr 14 min
Understanding Ukraine with Sam Cook,  Co-Founder and CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation: Part 1
On today’s episode of Those Who Dare, Sherman sits down with Sam Cook, Former Troop Commander, CEO of Sanity Desk, and Founder and Executive Director of Borderlands Foundation. With experience as a Russian history professor and being based in Ukraine, Sam delves into the intricacies of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, his company's response, and the resilience of Ukrainians at this time.
May 14, 2022
1 hr 7 min