Admiral Bill McRaven, one of America's most decorated veterans, joins Warrior Money to offer his advice for vets entering the private sector. In his 37 years in the U.S. Navy, the four-star admiral oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the capture of Saddam Hussein, and the rescue of Captain Phillips. Since retiring, he has gone from Chancellor of the UT System to Senior Advisor for the Lazard Geopolitical Advisory.
Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to uplifting the financial well-being of military veterans transitioning into civilian life. Each week, an array of guests—from everyday vets to high-ranking government officials—offer insight on successfully making the leap from service to business.
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00:00 - Get to know Patrick Murphy
01:18 - Get to know Dan Kunze
02:08 - Admiral William H. McRaven’s BLUF
04:30 - The main challenge veterans face when transitioning to business
05:05 - McRaven’s take on the national debt under Trump
09:02 - McRaven on leveraging his geopolitical experience as a financial advisor
13:05 - McRaven reflects on bin Laden raid, viral commencement address
16:25 - Why vets should follow their passion in business
17:34 - Utilizing veterans’ benefits (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
19:30 - Why McRaven encourages vets to get their MBA
21:50 - McRaven takes the Warrior Q&A