Of IVMF’s 11 participants attending Walmart's Open Call, 7 received golden tickets, signifying their status as Walmart suppliers for its stores nationwide. That’s a 64% success rate, crushing the odds.... Read More ▶

Since its founding on October 13th, 1775, the US Navy has continuously evolved. Today, it’s one of the most powerful strategic assets in the world. It keeps the seas safe and free, and is capable of parking a carrier battlegroup off the coast anywh... Read More ▶

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to introduce the 55 veteran and military spouse founders and executives of our newest CEOcircle cohort.... Read More ▶

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th! To celebrate, we’re looking at some of the standout founders from IVMF’s entrepreneurship programming portfolio. Veterans from the Hispanic community have been making vital contributions to the... Read More ▶

Officially established on September 18th, 1947, the United States Air Force carries on a legacy of air power that began in 1909 as the Aeronautical Section, Signal Corps of the US Army.... Read More ▶

IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program has been helping transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses chase the career of their dreams for years. More than 100,000 people have reached out to O2O as a step toward achieving their g... Read More ▶

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to announce the appointment of Stacy Hawkins as the new managing director of research and evaluation. A nationally respected behavioral research scientist, Hawkins brings m... Read More ▶

The general feeling pushed in the entrepreneurship spaces is adopt the emerging technology, or get left behind. In fact, incorporating an AI use-case is key to attracting investors in 2025 (with the caveat that the rest of the business fundamentals s... Read More ▶

This July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day. Instituted in 2017, the day serves to highlight the value veterans bring to the workplace. It’s also a call to action for government agencies and businesses nationwide to look at their workforce and co... Read More ▶

Buying from veteran-owned businesses isn’t just patriotic. It’s a meaningful way to strengthen the economy, honor their service, and invest in resilient communities. Here are a few reasons why choosing to shop veteran-owned should be a national p... Read More ▶