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Earlier this week, we honored Veterans Day – a moment to recognize the many ways veterans continue to serve beyond their military careers This week, we’re reflecting on the powerful role veterans play as entrepreneurs – particularly in fintech. 💡 In a recent article, Elizabeth Coston McCluskey, our Managing Director of the Discovery Fund, highlights an overlooked truth: veterans possess the grit, leadership, and mission-driven mindset that make great founders – yet they remain underrepresented and underfunded in startup investing. Through the TruStage Ventures Discovery Fund, we’re working to change that. The fund was created to back underrepresented founders and expand access to capital – and now, that mission includes intentionally seeking out and supporting veteran fintech founders. Veterans like Dennis Cail II, Navy veteran and founder of Zirtue, are proof of what can happen when opportunity meets determination. Zirtue transforms informal loans between friends and family into transparent, structured lending – helping people avoid predatory options and strengthen financial wellness. As Elizabeth writes, bridging the veteran entrepreneurship funding gap isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s a smart investment. 🚀 Read her full piece here: https://lnkd.in/ejesuvMY