¶ Warrior Rising
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| Industry | Business Education |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Products/Services | Business Education & Mentorship |
| Website | WarriorRising.org |
| Hashtags | #vetrepreneur #wearewarriorrising |
¶ History
Founded in 2015, Warrior Rising is a non-profit started by Veterans, for Veterans. The Warrior Rising team has a singular goal: transform Veterans into Vetrepreneurs. We have achieved this through carefully selecting strategic partners in business, and leveraging a vast network of young professionals and successful entrepreneurs from a wide variety of backgrounds. The organization hosts a robust team of professionals, business owners, and experts in their fields.
Since 2015 Warrior Rising has grown from a regional to a national organization with a robust outreach. Warrior Rising has developed sophisticated programs that leverage remote learning, built a network of mentors and coaches, and has awarded grants that will result in creating 100 Veteran-Owned Million dollar businesses by 2024. The Warrior Rising team listens to veterans and provides them exactly what they need. As opposed to some non-profits, Warrior Rising doesn’t give a veteran one good day… we give veterans the opportunity to earn their success and have one good life!
¶ Overview
Warrior Rising is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to empowering military veterans and their immediate family members by providing them with opportunities to create sustainable businesses. The organization aims to perpetuate the hiring of fellow American veterans and help them “earn their future.”
¶ Mission and Objectives
The mission of Warrior Rising is to empower U.S. military veterans and their immediate family members by providing them with the resources and opportunities to create sustainable businesses. The organization focuses on education, coaching, mentorship, and funding to help veterans transition from service members to successful entrepreneurs, often referred to as “Vetrepreneurs.”
¶ Programs and Services
Warrior Rising offers a range of services to assist veterans in their entrepreneurial journey:
- Education and Coaching: Provides comprehensive educational programs and business coaching to help veterans develop the skills needed to run a successful business.
- Mentorship: Offers one-on-one and group coaching to help veterans overcome challenges associated with starting their own business.
- Funding: Provides grants and other financial resources to help veterans kickstart their businesses.
¶ Impact and Metrics
As of July 2023, Warrior Rising has assisted 4,768 veterans and has a goal to assist 8,000 veterans by the end of the year. The organization has also contributed 7,152 hours to training, mentoring, and educating veterans in 2023 alone. Over time, they have assisted 16,466 veterans and have donated 24,699 hours to training, educating, and mentoring veterans.
¶ Testimonials
Several alumni “Vetrepreneurs” have shared their positive experiences with Warrior Rising, highlighting the organization’s impact on their personal and professional growth. These testimonials underscore the organization’s effectiveness in providing veterans with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in business.
¶ Community Involvement
Warrior Rising encourages community involvement through various roles, including becoming a business coach or a stakeholder. The organization believes that veterans are uniquely positioned for success due to their military training, which centers on discipline, tenacity, and mission accomplishment.
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¶ Thought-Provoking Questions
- Impact Assessment: How does Warrior Rising measure the long-term impact of its programs on the veterans it assists?
- Community Involvement: How crucial is community involvement, such as business coaching and stakeholder contributions, to the success of Warrior Rising?
- Sustainability: What strategies does Warrior Rising employ to ensure the sustainability and long-term success of the businesses it helps to create?
This comprehensive breakdown is based on the information available on the Warrior Rising website as of 2023.
¶ Key Figures
- Executive Director Jason Van Camp
¶ Marketing
Warrior Rising employes Veteran Owned/Operated firm Diesel Jack Media as their Marketing Service Provider.
Possible conflict: Andrew Lemacks served as a paid Account Manager & Marketing Director for Warrior Rising from 14 Feb 2022 until 7 April 2023.