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Caught On Camera

Bob Louthan's Bold Belief (RVM #50)

Bob Louthan (VMI '82) is founder & CEO of the VeteranCrowd Network. Here he describes the bold belief that drives this effort: the common experience veterans share causes them to behave DIFFERENTLY in groups from most other people, Bob says any gathering of veterans is like the exact opposite of a middle-school dance: strangers congregate in the middle of the room and STAY there--probably insulting each other--until the beer runs out. Learn more about the VeteranCrowd Network at https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/ Are you a current or former military officer? For a summary of this Meetup or to learn more about RINGKNOCKER, visit the After-Action Report at https://ringknocker.net/after-action-report-rvm-50-with-bill-watkins/

Julia Ruddock: Talent vs. Experience (RVM #49)

Bob Louthan (VMI '82 and former President of the VMI Alumni Association) observes that employers often confuse hiring experience with hiring talent. Julia Ruddock (USMA '07) heartily agrees! She is Director of Career Services at West Point's Association of Graduates, where her daily challenge is to explain the benefits of military leadership experience to hiring managers who have never held a weapon. The experience of your average MBA is merely accumulated, whereas the general problem-solving talent of a military officer is honed to a gleaming edge against other hard surfaces. Are you a current or former military officer? For a summary of this Meetup or to learn more about RINGKNOCKER, visit the After-Action Report at https://ringknocker.net/after-action-report-rvm-49-with-julia-ruddock/

2020-10-22 RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup - Bob Louthan on Doing Business with Veterans

Bob Louthan (VMI '82) runs the VeteranCrowd Network, whose mission is to connect veteran-led businesses with each other and with resources that enable all to prosper. Here Bob describes the thought process that led him to focus his investment banking business exclusively on veteran-led businesses, a decision that became the catalyst for the formation of VeteranCrowd. For more info or to join the VeteranCrowd Network, visit https://veterancrowdnetwork.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

2020-10-22 RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup - Bob Louthan on the VeteranCrowd Concept

Bob Louthan (VMI '82) runs the VeteranCrowd Network, whose mission is to connect veteran-led businesses with each other and with resources that enable all to prosper. Here Bob explains how VeteranCrowd accomplishes that mission. For more info or to join the VeteranCrowd Network, visit https://veterancrowdnetwork.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

2020-10-22 RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup - Bob Louthan Spills the Beans

Bob Lothan (VMI '82) interviews his lifelong friend and VMI classmate Jeff Modisette regarding a daring rescue performed in the Fall of 1981 by a cadre of VMI cadets in the days leading up to the annual Army-VMI football game. An Army Mule named Spartacus--hatless, snackless, and confined at hard labor on the chilly West Point compound--had urgent business on Long Island. An audacious story of courage, sacrifice, and a trailer! Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.