MILCOM Founders Podcast – Episode 23: From Marine General to AI Innovator with Terry WilliamsJoin host Rod Loges and retired Marine Brigadier General Terry Williams as they explore leadership, community building, and the transformational power of technology in veteran entrepreneurship.In this episode:Terry's journey from rebellious college student to 32-year Marine Corps careerBuilding community and networks through the PenFed Veteran Entrepreneur ProgramHow faith and perseverance help overcome life's greatest challengesTerry's innovative use of AI to create music albums, books, and full-stack applicationsEssential military leadership principles that drive entrepreneurial successThe importance of spiritual growth alongside professional developmentKey takeaways:Community and mentorship are critical barriers to veteran entrepreneurship successAI is a revolutionary tool that can turn one person into twenty, but requires verificationMilitary values like humility, discipline, and adaptability translate directly to business successPersistence through failure often leads to greater success in subsequent venturesThe PenFed program serves 200+ veterans with no cost and no equity requirementsGuest: Terry Williams, Retired Marine Brigadier General, Senior VP Global Fixed Assets at PenFed Credit Union, Program Director at PenFed FoundationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrterry-v-williams/ PenFed Credit Union: https://www.penfed.org/Program Info: penfedfoundation.orgTerry Williams served 32 years in the US Marine Corps, retiring as Brigadier General in 2019. Throughout his distinguished career, he commanded at all levels and took on critical logistics and strategic planning roles worldwide.After military service, Terry founded Van Williams, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in facilities management and executive coaching. Currently, he leads the PenFed Veteran Entrepreneur Program, which has graduated over 200 veteran founders. Terry is also passionate about AI innovation, having created three Christian contemporary music albums, written thriller novels, and built full-stack applications using artificial intelligence tools.The MILCOM Founders Podcast champions and celebrates military community business owners. Each episode brings practical insights from successful veteran entrepreneurs.Sponsored by One Degree Financialwww.onedegreefinancial.comSupport veteran entrepreneurs: Learn about the Dick Loges Veteran Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund at https://www.milcomfounders.com/

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