Testimonials
Dawn McDaniel
EBV-F Syracuse University 2011
“The EBV Foundation and the IVMF community have been my rock through the tough days of starting a business. They have also been my inspiration and biggest cheerleaders when I am fearful to take on a new challenge. Being part of the EBV Foundation family has allowed me to explore many options I never even knew existed, and given me the courage and impetus to dream bigger dreams. With that kind of support, I knew I couldn’t fail!”
Dali Rivera, DaliTalks.com
EBV Syracuse University 2010
“Words cannot describe the level of support I’ve received over the years by EBV Foundation. Every time I email someone regarding guidance, not only do I know I’m receiving credible and sound advice, but I can really feel their genuine desire to help my business thrive. The EBV Foundation is truly an extended family to me.”
David Burnett, Tac-Clamp LLC
EBV St. Joseph’s University 2016
“The EBV Foundation and its board members have provided both personal and professional advice. This advice and guidance has been invaluable to the on going success as a person and for my company. I am humbled and grateful for such an amazing organization. Anytime I had a question regarding my small business someone was always there to help answer and if one board member didn’t know the answer, they would go through great lengths to find that answer.”
Chris Dambach, One Industry Standard
EBV Syracuse University 2013
“I can’t count the number of times I’ve talked to some of the members on the EBV foundation board, whether it be phone calls, emails or in person at EBV events. But I can count the amount of times the advice that was given has helped me, and that’s 100% of the time, and not once was I ever turned away.”
Drew Wyatt
EBV Syracuse University 2011
“The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and their Board of Directors are by far the most beneficial Veterans organization that I have ever come across. The amount of knowledge and advice that they selflessly provided me with time and time again was unparalleled to anything else I encountered when getting out of the military. Regardless if I failed and then failed again, every single time they were there to help me get back up and drive on back in the right direction. I will always be thankful for EBV, it was and still is one of the greatest opportunities of my life and I am so thankful for being part of the community that they have created.”
Alex Moore, San Diego Koalche Company
EBV Cornell 2014
“The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and their Board of Directors are by far the most beneficial Veterans organization that I have ever come across. The amount of knowledge and advice that they selflessly provided me with time and time again was unparalleled to anything else I encountered when getting out of the military. Regardless if I failed and then failed again, every single time they were there to help me get back up and drive on back in the right direction. I will always be thankful for EBV, it was and still is one of the greatest opportunities of my life and I am so thankful for being part of the community that they have created.”
Dan Spangler, A Dog’s Dream
EBV Syracuse University 2014
“It was a great experience working with some of the board members of the EBV Foundation. Their depth of experience in leadership and organizational development has been instrumental in the success of my company. Passion, excellence, and hard-working are all things I would use to describe this organization. The veteran community is extremely fortunate to have an organization like this to support them.”
Dee Briggs, We BUILD Training
EBV Syracuse University 2015
“Participating in EBV was literally life changing. The knowledge, skills, experience, and networks established thru the EBV Foundation have been instrumental since I completed the program in 2015. Several members of the board took countless hours helping me get my business off the ground. Even today, the board members remain readily available to assist, brainstorm, and encourage. The EBV Foundation has made the dream of entrepreneurship for military veterans, an obtainable reality.”
John Mashie, Veterans Healing Farm
EBV Florida State 2013
“The EBV completely altered the course of my life. The encouragement, support, inspiration, and training I received through the program has immensely impacted my journey as an entrepreneur. The ongoing support I receive from mentors continues to play a vital role in my personal growth and the development of my business. I couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible program!”
Charles Preuss, Imajion Inc.
EBV Syracuse University 2014
“Hands down the best organization in the nation for aspiring veteran entrepreneurs….period. Within days I was on the phone building relationships and receiving advice from top industry leaders from Silicon Valley to New York City. The EBV Foundation’s active role in the development of my company shows, in the truest sense, their commitment to my success. Words simply can’t measure my gratitude. There is only one clear way to show my appreciation…SUCCEED!”
Justin Bajema – Access Property Management Group
EBV Syracuse University 2007
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears…”, and that was definitely true for me. I have always had the drive for success but being mentored personally by the EBV Foundation Board over the past several years has undoubtedly given me the edge to succeed in business. The opportunity to see a deal through their eyes and their often direct and blunt approach was exactly what I needed. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to learn from such great business minds. Semper Fi.”