9.19.23

SU and Veterans Affairs look to combat veteran suicide rates


The VA is teaming up with organizations across the country to help connect veterans who may be struggling with resources. In Syracuse, there is an effort to encourage veterans in need of help to get it in part by reminding them that they aren’t al... Read More ▶

9.13.23

Jessica van Dop DeJesus’s Journey


Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th, and we at Bunker Labs are excited to amplify Hispanic voices within our community. Jessica van Dop DeJesus is a Marine Corps veteran, an entrepreneur, and a Veterans in Residence (ViR) alumni. Bunker Lab... Read More ▶

9.11.23

USAA Pitch Competition Powered By Bunker Labs


USAA 2023 Pitch Competition Powered By Bunker Labs On October 19th, 2023, in Washington DC, seven companies will compete at the USAA Pitch Competition Powered by Bunker Labs. All applicants were drawn from the security, data, AI systems, fintech, ins... Read More ▶

9.07.23

Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Daniella Mestyanek Young


Daniella was born to an authoritarian Christian cult known as the Children of God, she escaped and joined the US Army. Now, she explores cult behavior and conditioning techniques, and where it can be a positive force and where it can go wrong.... Read More ▶

8.29.23

How To Choose a Business Name


The name of your business is more than a word or two to put on a sign and a tax form; it’s an identity. It’s a brand. In just a couple of words, it’s telling customers the types of products or services you provide, and setting expectations for ... Read More ▶

8.28.23

Welcome Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship 23C Cohort


Entrepreneurship has always been a challenging and rewarding journey, but it can be even more difficult for members of underrepresented communities. That's why Bunker Labs, created Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship program to provide resources, m... Read More ▶

8.22.23

Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jon Stojan


When the pandemic hit hard in 2020, Jon's peers in the packaged food industry lost 80-90% of their business. He launched First North Marketing to help them transition to an Amazon sales strategy like he had, and discovered the value of his hard-won m... Read More ▶

8.15.23

Bunker Labs Ambassador Program Overview


The Ambassador Program is a 12-month program for volunteers looking to help local Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. The Ambassadors serve as Bunker Labs’ “boots on the ground”, there to help facilitate ... Read More ▶

8.01.23

25 More Veterans Are Welcomed Into the Orange Family as Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans ’23 (EBV) Comes to a Close


The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently celebrated the addition of 25 new graduates from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program. The program is unique in that it leverages the s... Read More ▶

8.01.23

Applications Now Open for The ‘Cuse50 Alumni Entrepreneurship Award


The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving in the Orange community. To recognize the entrepreneurial accomplishments of our graduates, Syracuse University is excited to announce the launch of the ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards, a new... Read More ▶