Phil Randazzo is the Founder of American Dream U, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military service members transition into successful civilian careers or launch their businesses. Since its founding in 2003, American Dream U has provided educational programs and mentorship to over 16,000 veterans and their families, featuring guidance from top entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Jeff Rose is the CEO of Good Financial
Cents, a personal finance platform and blog
that simplifies complex money topics and
helps millions build smarter financial habits.
A Certified Financial Planner™ and former
CEO of Alliance Wealth Management, he is
also an Iraq combat veteran who served
nine years in the Army National Guard,
including a deployment to Iraq in 2005. Jeff
authored Soldier of Finance, contributes
regularly to Forbes, U.S. News, Business
Insider, Entrepreneur, and CNBC, and has
built Good Financial Cents into a top-ranked,
award-winning finance blog. Today, he
continues to teach actionable wealth-building
strategies — combining his military-honed
discipline with financial expertise — to guide
readers toward financial freedom and
disciplined money habits.

Dakota Meyer is the CEO of Dash Strategies, a full-service firm that delivers tactical solutions for public–private partnerships, government contracts, and complex community challenges. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, he has translated his battlefield leadership into successful ventures including Dash Hydrate and Own the Dash. As a best-selling author, active firefighter, and advocate for veterans through organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, he remains deeply committed to public safety, resilience, and high performance. Driven by the mantra “If you can, you must,” Dakota empowers veterans, first responders, and communities to lead with purpose and courage. 

Tim Kennedy is the Founder of Sheepdog Response, a company specializing in self-defense, firearms, and personal security training for civilians and professionals. An accomplished entrepreneur and decorated U.S. Army Green Beret, Tim has also fought at the highest levels in mixed martial arts, including a top-five UFC world ranking, and has hosted television series including Hunting Hitler on the History Channel and Hard to Kill on the Discovery Channel. Beyond his notable business and military achievements, he is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and resilience, drawing on his experience with both success and failure to inspire others facing transitions in life.