Why military veterans make great CEOs

26/06/2025 24 min
Why military veterans make great CEOs

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Episode Synopsis

From public duty to private enterprise, a role in service can shape unstoppable entrepreneurs.

This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, veteran and former Congressman Patrick Murphy joins the show to answer the question: How does a role in service help entrepreneurs? Murphy - the co-host of the Yahoo Finance video podcast Warrior Money - talks with Gore about US veterans and how some of the most successful CEOs in this country got their start in the military. Not only do the pair break down some qualities that make incredible entrepreneurs, but also share resources for veterans looking to start their own business.

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