4.30.25

Welcome Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship 25B Cohort


IVMF is proud to announce the 101 entrepreneurs selected to join the Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship (BBiE) 25B cohort. These AAPI, Black, Latinx, and women founders are working together to share and help each other overcome the systemic barrie... Read More ▶

4.29.25

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Outreach to Support Veterans’ Mental Health


While this committee, the VA, and community-based care organizations have taken significant steps toward addressing the complex issue of veteran suicide prevention, the most recent VA National Suicide Prevention Report shows that the rate of suicide ... Read More ▶

4.28.25

7th Annual Veteran EDGE Conference and the State of Entrepreneurship


IVMF held its 7th Annual Veteran EDGE Conference in Dallas, TX last month, from March 19-21, 2025. It brought together 302 veteran entrepreneurs with actively scaling businesses, representing just over two billion dollars in annual revenue in one roo... Read More ▶

4.23.25

Unlocking Procurement Contracting For Veteran Entrepreneurs


Procurement contracting offers a wealth of opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs, providing avenues to grow their businesses through government and corporate contracts. This blog post provides a high-level overview of the procurement contracting la... Read More ▶

4.02.25

Veteran and Military Spouse-Owned Finance Businesses to Follow


It’s April, that time of year when most folks are thinking about taxes and how to better plan ahead for next year. To that end, we’ve gathered some of the Veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses focused on finances and tax preparation.... Read More ▶

4.02.25

How To Get Your Business VOSB or SDVOSB Certified


The Small Business Association (SBA) has taken over the Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification program as of January 2023. There are various third-party organizations offering to h... Read More ▶

4.01.25

How to Pitch A Business: Pitching 101


As an entrepreneur, the ability to clearly articulate in layman’s terms what your business does and how it makes money is a critical skill every entrepreneur needs in their toolbox.... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Mission Incomplete: Strengthening the TAP Program to Ensure a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life for Tomorrow’s Veterans


In light of the available evidence, our collective approach to transition requires us to consider interventions further upstream and downstream, moving beyond TAP and government alone. We must also implement more oversight to set veterans and their f... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Onward to Opportunity 100k Celebration


The IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program has helped transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses obtain key certifications and launch their civilian careers since 2011. This spring, O2O hit a major milestone, impacting 100,000... Read More ▶

3.25.25

Celebrating Leadership and Impact – 2025 Ambassador Impact Awards Winners 


The 2025 Ambassador Impact Awards mark a historic moment for the IVMF Bunker Labs Ambassador Program. As we reflect on a transformative year that saw the program officially become part of IVMF through their acquisition of Bunker Labs, we celebrate th... Read More ▶