Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative
Whether you’re veteran looking to explore an idea for a potential business or need help scaling your existing company, our mission is to empower and support veteran entrepreneurs through business guidance, education and mentorship.

Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative
Whether you’re veteran looking to explore an idea for a potential business or need help scaling your existing company, our mission is to empower and support veteran entrepreneurs through business guidance, education and mentorship.
Seven years serving the Central Florida Veteran Business Community
203 direct jobs sustained not counting indirect and induced impact
$17 million in revenue generated by participating companies
Awarded 1st and 2nd place Veterans Florida 2019 Statewide Business Pitch Competition
Achieve your business goals, join our network
We recognize veterans are equipped with a powerful set of skills including leadership, striving for excellence and completing the mission.
Since 2013, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative has helped veterans realize and leverage those skills in an entrepreneurial setting. Each year we offer programs to help veteran entrepreneurs succeed in business.
If you are interested in our programs, you can become a member of our community to learn more about upcoming classes, workshops and events.

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Frequently Asked Questions
VEI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting veteran entrepreneurs.
We offer coaching, one-on-one mentoring, educational classes, seminars, online tools and networking opportunities to our participants. While we are headquartered in Orlando, FL, we have the ability to serve veteran entrepreneurs all over the US.
If you are interested in joining our program, please email us or apply to one of our upcoming events.
VEI recognizes veterans are equipped with a powerful set of skills including leadership, striving for excellence and completing the mission. All of which make Veterans excellent entrepreneurs.
Since 2013, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative has helped veterans realize and leverage those skills in an entrepreneurial setting.
VEI is a Veteran led organization. The industry certified staff have over 20 years of experience working within the Central Florida innovative and startup community assisting entrepreneurs and executives with the creation of business models, concept validation and scalability.
Since inception, VEI has assisted over 300 veteran entrepreneurs. Over 27 veteran led companies engaged with VEI have created 203 direct jobs and generated over $17 Million in annual revenues.
Our primary function is to be a business resource for Veteran entrepreneurs and Veteran business owners at all levels.
We work with business at all stages. Please visit our Program page here, to learn more about what we can offer your business at its current stage.
Active Duty Military, Veterans, National Guard/Reservists, and Military/Veteran Spouses. If you have a unique situation, please feel free to email us for further clarification.
Complete our online form to begin the application process here. (If active duty military, please enter your personal email address when completing the form.)
There are several ways to take advantage of VEI. Our website has a wealth of information to assist you. Take some time to scroll and review the Event or Program Schedules.
If you are launching or scaling a business and would like a one-on-one coaching session, please contact us to set up an appointment.
We ask that you please complete a Request for Counseling Questionnaire before we meet. This will ensure you’ll receive the best possible service tailored to your specific business needs.
VEI offers educational programming, business coaching and information to help Veterans validate ideas, strengthen business models or scale businesses.
If you are looking for a specific service, please reach out and let us know. If we are not able to assist you, we probably know some who can!
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