MILCOM Founders Podcast - Episode 2: Blockchain Analytics and Veteran Entrepreneurship with Don SpiesJoin host Rod Loges and guest Don Spies as they discuss founding Outrider Analytics, a blockchain analytics company helping trace and identify blockchain activities. Don shares his transition from 13 years in Military Intelligence to entrepreneurship.In this episode:Starting Outrider Analytics 15 months agoMilitary skills that transfer to business: small team tactics, discipline, planning, and resource managementOvercoming the initial fear of entrepreneurshipSupporting government and private sector clientsPlans for launching Outrider Institute education programKey takeaways:Military experience provides valuable business foundationsStarting a business requires personal courageMany support resources exist for veteran entrepreneursThe blockchain industry is becoming a validated asset classEducation is crucial for emerging technologiesGuest: Don Spies Founder & CEO of Outrider Analytics, Former U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-spies/Don founded Outrider Analytics to address the growing need for a product- and vendor-agnostic solution in the blockchain analytic ecosystem. Previously, he was the Director of Strategic Initiatives at a blockchain data and software company, where he shaped international policies regarding cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain analytic solutions. Domestically, he assisted the U.S. Government’s intelligence, defense, and law enforcement communities with identifying, planning, and implementing their blockchain analytic requirements as a part of their exploitation strategy.Prior to this role, he led both intelligence and cybersecurity teams at the Department of the Treasury and as an Officer in the U.S. Army. A Veteran with experience commanding in a combat environment, Don holds Master’s Degrees from The Eisenhower School of National Security and Resource Strategy and the American Military University.Looking ahead: Outrider Institute plans to launch within 30 days, offering affordable blockchain analytics education and certification programs, with future plans to accept GI Bill benefits.The MILCOM Founders Podcast champions and celebrates military community business owners. Each episode brings practical insights and lessons learned from successful veteran entrepreneurs.Sponsored by One Degree Financial www.onedegreefinancial.comWant to support veteran entrepreneurs? Learn about the Dick Loges Veteran Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund at https://www.milcomfounders.com/

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