Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier winds down the show with a 100 episode recap. He goes into how the show started and how it evolved into what it is today, then candidly covers 8 themes that emerged throughout the past 99 episodes that he learned over the past 3 years. The themes are listed below: • The worst career decisions are made with half the information • A perfect record isn’t always a sign of great leadership. Sometimes, it’s a sign no one ever pushed back • Every rule was written for a reason...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder and CEO of the cyber insurance company Resilience V8 Hariprisad to discuss the ins and outs of aligning incentives within an organization and also knowing which rules are okay to break and which ones shouldn't be touched.
Jun 09, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Phalanx Partners Dave Lam '11 to discuss micro private equity and how carrying the core values into the industry helps small business owners boost their businesses.
Jun 02, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with China expert Brig Gen (R) Dave Stilwell to discuss more broadly the attack vectors China has on the U.S. way of life, and how despite their thoughtful plan, they lack the American Spirit. We discuss IP theft, influence on Hollywood, the social credit score, currency debasement and debt, Uyghur slavery and forced labor, TikTok, surveillance, supply chain vulnerabilities, One Belt One Road, the military threat on Taiwan, and lots more. Here are a few artic...
May 26, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with top AF Acquisition officer Lt Gen Dale White to discuss deterrence in acquisition, the future of procurement with venture capital playing a larger role in defense, and many more topics.
May 19, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with current USAFA Dean Brig Gen Lindell Letendre to discuss the intersection of first principles thinking and leadership as well as the application of the widely disliked by cadets core curriculum.
May 12, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Naval Academy Graduate Nick Co to discuss the challenges he faced with getting out of the military and why he is building the Veteran Timeline, a tool that helps transitioning veterans get out of the military and into their next phase of life. Its never too early to start preparing for the transition! website linked here: https://www.veterantimeline.com
May 05, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Language Enabled Airman Sarah Broadbent '13 to discuss her experience in the LEAP program and all the amazing experiences that came along with it.
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with digital nomad Alex Lisot '11 to discuss his experience living all over the world, why its appealing to him, and how he makes it happen financially.
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Google Technical Program Manager Jazmin Furtado to discuss how she used her skills in ops research to create cool opportunties like working at SpaceX while still on active duty. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Jazmin Furtado Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazminfurtado/...
Apr 14, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with partner at RX3 growth equity to discuss getting into private equity and what its like to invest on behalf of athletes and celebrities. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Andrew Costa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-costa-b0772739/...
Mar 31, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Jack Gendron '15 to discuss how spending some time in Ghana after graduation taught him not to take things in America for granted, his work in intelligence, and his current pursuits. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Jack Gendron Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jack-gendron-182550a...
Mar 17, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Phil Cohen, a serial entrepreneur, and Kevin Harrison, a CFO, to discuss the major differences between the two life paths including how they see risk, time, and overall impact in their work. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Phil Cohen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-cohen-a0a327...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Host of FTZ sits down with the one and only Maj Gordon Broadbent to discuss how he is trailblazing a path to bring expertise from tech companies into the DoD.
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with former AMC Commander Gen (R) Mike Minihan to discuss the challenges we face in the Pacific. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b
Feb 10, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with the VP of Business affairs and CFO of UNLV Casey Wyman to discuss his path from being a finance officer in the Air Force, to being the CFO of the Air Force Academy, to CFO of UNLV. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2 Email: [email protected] Casey Wyman Linkedin: https://...
Jan 27, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Andrews AFB CE Squadron Commander Lt Col Graham Auten to discuss what goes into being the leader of a CE Squadron. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2 Emai...
Jan 13, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Executive Vice President and COO of Arizona Sate University Dr. Chris Howard to discuss his ascent to university leadership. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @corm...
Dec 16, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with USAFA investments instructor Capt Kap to discuss his interest in personal finance as well as keeping in mind that having money isn't good in itself. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Founder of Value Investor's Edge and RPA pilot Maj J Mintzmyer '12 to discuss his his experience with higher education including Harvard CSAF Phd and how he started writing investment blogs on seeking alpha while he was a cadet. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Dave Won & Co. Dave Won '10 to discuss his journey with teaching behavioral personal finance. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2 Email: FTZ...
Oct 14, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment for the Department of the Air Force, Dr. Ravi Chaudhary '93 to discuss some cadet themes that never seem to go away, spirit missions, and how cadets can feel closer to the fight despite their Astro GRs. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newslet...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Jake Sortor, founder of Rehydrate, to discuss his time as a cadet, getting a JDMBA, and his start-up. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2 Email: FTZoomies@...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with French Air and Space Force Academy Superintendent Maj Gen Pierre Real to discuss the military-cultural differences between the French and U.S. Air Force Academies. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z ...
Jul 15, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Innovation Instructor Capt Dan Weissenhofer to discuss his experience helping to build the Ugly company as well as give a breakdown of what Kessel Run does. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@F.T.Z . Insta...
Jun 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 70
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Goldman Sachs investment banker Loyd Bradley Jr ‘14 to discuss his experience as a financial manager in the Air Force, and how he transitioned to enter the financial services industry. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b Youtube: https://ww...
Jun 10, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Equity Research Analyst Kristov George '16 to discuss the ins and outs of picking stocks for an investment management firm after spending time as a developmental engineer. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (04:45) Time at the Academy (10:30) Learning how to learn outside of the Academy (14:50) Role of a developmental engineer (20:15) Goals of going to an MBA program (26:45) Diversity at Harvard Business School (31:45) Getting an internship during HBS (37:...
May 27, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Military-Transition.org Brian Niswander '90 to discuss what it takes to have a successful transition from the military. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (08:20) Time in Active Duty (14:30) What is Military-Transition.org ? (17:00) What data do you collect? (24:20) Key learnings from collecting this data (29:00) Aspects of a successful transition (35:15) Free Books! (41:00) Advice for cadets The views expressed are those of the speakers and do ...
May 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Col Rob Mishev '99 to discuss his time in uniform as a management instructor, ALO, and how as a reservist he utilizes skills from his civilian job. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (05:40) Harvard Business School (10:00) What’s so good about teaching at the Academy? (15:40) What categories of reservist can you be? (22:30) being an Admissions Liason Officer (ALO) (27:00) Using skills from civilian job in your reservist job (36:30) Don’t take the mission o...
Apr 29, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with OSI Special Agent Tobiah Kroskob to discuss how to become an OSI agent and what it's like to be one. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (04:02) Washing out of pilot training (08:07) Switching from pilot training to OSI application (10:30) OSI origin story (13:35) Improving your chances while applying (16:45) What skills do you hone during training? (20:25) What do you do as an LT? (25:20) What can you specialize in? (28:30) Command structure of a detachmen...
Apr 15, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 71
