May 4-10 is National Small Business Week. To celebrate, IVMF is sharing some of the standout entrepreneurs currently participating in our CEOcircle program powered by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Bank.
We encourage you to learn about these exceptional veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and their businesses. Think over their asks of the broader IVMF military community and be of service if you can.
Also, don’t forget to check out the SBA’s events throughout the week.
Barbara Jones-Brown
Army Reservist/Gulf War Veteran
Freeing Returns
Freeing Returns is a loss prevention and asset protection platform that uses AI to detect and prevent losses from operational inefficiencies, vendor management, transportation/fleet management and warranty management.
Barbara’s Ask: We are looking for strategic partnerships and resellers for the Freeing Returns Loss Prevention/Asset Protection Platform. Ideal partners already have clients in retail, shipping, and/or medical sectors that need a software platform to help manage their assets including warranty and vendor management.
Jay Long
Army Veteran
Parlay Finance
Parlay Finance is an AI-powered loan intelligence system designed for community banks and credit unions, making small business loan qualification more accessible, profitable, and efficient.
Jay’s Ask: We are grateful to be part of this amazing community and welcome introductions to community banks and credit unions that serve small business owners. We also welcome opportunities to speak on topics like access to capital for small businesses, rebuilding America’s economy, and the growing role of financial technologies.
Oscar Jaramillo
Marine Corps Veteran
ResultsIQ
ResultsIQ is a veteran-owned Digital Marketing and HubSpot CRM implementation agency with over 15 years of experience helping B2B and B2C companies drive growth. We partner with businesses to generate demand, attract quality leads, and turn those leads into revenue through a combination of smart strategy and expert execution. As a HubSpot Diamond Partner and accredited onboarding agency, we specialize in helping clients implement or migrate to HubSpot and make the most of its powerful tools. Our team provides end-to-end support across marketing & data audits, marketing strategy development, campaign execution, SEO, email marketing, website design on HubSpot CMS, CRM setup, and customer service automation. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to get more value from your current systems, ResultsIQ can act as your extended marketing and CRM team or handle everything for you. We exist to help businesses grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently with the right strategy, technology, and team in place.
Oscar’s Ask: If you or someone in your network is struggling to grow through digital marketing—or lacks a CRM like HubSpot to streamline marketing, sales, and service, ResultsIQ can help. We support businesses at every stage, offering marketing audits, strategic planning, campaign execution, SEO, HubSpot website development, and full CRM implementation. As a Top HubSpot Partner, we help companies launch or optimize HubSpot to turn it into a true growth engine that drives qualified leads, increases revenue, and improves customer retention. We’re also open to referrals, collaborations, or teaming with fellow veteran-owned businesses looking to scale efficiently and effectively.
Ryan Hogan
Navy Veteran
Talent Harbor
Talent Harbor reimagines recruiting for growth-stage companies by replacing outdated, commission-driven headhunting with a people-first, flat-fee recruiting-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Led by Navy Reservist and serial entrepreneur Ryan Hogan, Talent Harbor was founded to solve the pain points he experienced firsthand with traditional recruiters while leading Hunt A Killer.
Instead of hefty commission fees, Talent Harbor delivers a continuous pipeline of vetted, values-aligned candidates for a transparent monthly rate-no contracts, no surprises, and a 100% guarantee. The result: world-class talent pipeline, a streamlined process, and recruiting as a true growth driver-not an afterthought.
Ryan’s Ask: If you’re a growth-stage GovCon or B2B business owner frustrated by traditional recruiting—or if you know someone who is—let’s connect. Talent Harbor is on a mission to transform recruiting into a strategic advantage for companies like yours.
Greg Murray
Marine Corps Veteran
Manly Man Co.
Manly Man Co. is the ultimate destination for bold, badass gifts designed specifically for men. From mouthwatering beef jerky bouquets and manly snack assortments to personalized ammo can gift sets, we offer unforgettable, handcrafted products that speak his language. Whether it’s for Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or just because—our mission is simple: help you give the kind of gift he’ll never forget.
Greg’s Ask: We’re looking to connect with fellow veteran and military family entrepreneurs who can help expand Manly Man Co.’s reach—whether through strategic partnerships, product collaborations, or introductions to new retail or gifting channels. If you know someone in corporate gifting, retail distribution, or who simply loves sending unforgettable gifts to the men in their lives, we’d love a warm referral. Let’s build something badass together and continue supporting veteran-owned businesses!
Curious About CEOcircle?
Applications are open till mid-June for the next cohort. Learn more about this year-long program for veteran and military spouse executives of growth-stage companies earning at least $1M in revenue. Over the course of nine virtual huddles and four in person fly-in events, participants work together with their peers and some of the biggest national names in business to address the specific challenges facing companies operating at the highest level. Apply today!