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Published May 26, 2026 ยท 58:58

Military Tenacity to Tech Wins: Vet's Path to Success

Guest: Mike LeBlanc

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  • Transition to civilian life
  • Business and career
  • Family and caregivers
  • Service stories

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In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike LeBlanc for a conversation about military transition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the challenge of building a meaningful life after service.

Mike shares why he chose the Marine Corps, what it was like coming from a non-military family, and how difficult it can be for veterans to translate military experience into civilian opportunity. He talks openly about the directness veterans carry into the civilian world, the struggles many face when trying to find their footing after getting out, and how he eventually found his path through education, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

The conversation also explores robotics, AI, solving pain points through business, and why veterans often make strong founders. From Afghanistan to Harvard to startup life, this is an episode about carrying the mission forward and building something that matters after the uniform comes off.

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