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Read about vetrepreneur experiences from veterans who’ve started their own business to those who’ve ventured into franchising. Get inspired and learn from their entrepreneurial ventures.

Founder of Crazy Horse Coffee voted 2023 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year®.

Vetrepreneur of the Year® Awardees

James Kelly 2017 Vetrepreneur of the Year®

Never Conquered

James Kelly, President of Invictus International Consulting (his third successful company), spent a lifetime defending America in uniform and business.

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Emmett Walker 2026 Vetrepreneur of the Year

Out Of The Ashes

With patience, persistence and a steely resolve, Emmett Walker rebuilt what’s now a thriving logistics firm not once, but three

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Veteran Friendly Success Stories

Larry Curell 2017 Franchise Vetrepreneur of the Year®

The Artful Printer

With a plucky resourcefulness and a practical, down-to-earth approach, former special ops paratrooper creates printing business that epitomizes its “service,

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