Veterans‑First — Built by Veterans, For Veterans

Built by Veterans. Bias‑Free Help. Real Outcomes.

We exist to make sure no Veteran is blocked by a gatekeeper. Training, peer‑reviewed counseling, fast‑track help for urgent cases, and a public dashboard so everyone can see the work get done.

Startup & Scale Fast‑Track Aid Peer Review Help Templates & Tools

This Month at a Glance

Veterans served

Counseling sessions

$1k

Capital unlocked

Avg. wait (days)

Programs

Startup Track: Idea to launch with templates, coaching, and benchmarks.
Growth Track: Sales systems, ops playbooks, and capital prep.
Fast‑Track Aid: Homelessness risk or crisis? Escalation within 24–72 hours.
National Service to Business‑style Training: Short courses for Veterans & spouses.

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Resources

Self‑serve tools you can use today.

Business plan, one‑page proposal, and SOW templates
Financial model (starter), grant list, and capital checklist
Vendor due‑diligence and quality checklists
Appeal letter and decision review templates

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How It Works (No Gatekeepers)

Apply: Simple intake. Tell us your assets, goals, and urgency.

Peer Review: 3‑member panel assesses within 5 business days.

Decision + Plan: Written reasons for every decision with clear next steps.

Appeal Anytime: Independent panel, response within 10 business days.

Monthly Metrics: We publish outcomes and wait times.

Governance that Protects Veterans

Veteran‑led Board with rotating roles to avoid concentration of power.
Written rationale for every acceptance or denial.
Appeals policy with timelines and named reviewers.

Conflict‑of‑interest disclosures published annually.
Transparency dashboard with wait times, approvals, and outcomes.
Zero‑barrier path for urgent housing/health cases.

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Success Stories

Veterans who built, scaled, and exited on their terms.

From side hustle to $245k in annual revenue (12 months).

Supply contract won with state agency (procurement coaching).

Emergency housing + micro‑grant → stabilized within 30 days.

Partners

Community banks, credit unions, veteran‑owned suppliers, legal clinics, and training providers.

Local lenders (credit‑builder + working capital)

Pro‑bono legal review (contracts, structure)

State & municipal procurement pipeline

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