Ep. 139 From Navy SEAL to Vetavize Startup CEO: Anthony Rivera’s Mission to Redefine Veteran Transition

🎙️ In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Anthony Rivera—U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, Founder and CEO of Vetavize, and Brandman University graduate—to explore his journey from combat deployments to building a startup that’s changing how veterans transition to civilian life.

Anthony opens up about the mental and emotional challenges of leaving the SEAL teams, the founding of Vetavize, and what it takes to raise capital, navigate failure, and build a mission-driven business. He also shares powerful insights into the use of ketamine and MDMA-assisted therapy through the Pearl Psychedelic Institute, helping veterans heal from PTSD with the backing of the VA.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How combat shaped Anthony’s leadership and startup mindset
• Why Vetavize is more than an app—it’s a lifeline for veterans
• The truth about failing forward in business and life
• How employers can support veterans and unlock tax benefits
• What psychedelic therapy really looks like—and how it’s saving lives
  
  

Veterans can join Vetavize, sign up for a sponsor waitlist, or pay directly.

Organizations can sponsor licenses through Got6.org.

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