#009 - Mark Holden - Robots Fighting Robots

Summary In this episode we welcome former Navy Corpsman , CEO of Holden, and Founder of The Vangaurd, Mark Holden. Join us for one of the most interesting discussions you'll find on drone warfare and the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). We'll explore the use of drones in military operations, the ethical implications of using robots in warfare, the potential for AI-driven swarm attacks, and efforts to reduce tissue damage on the battlefield. We'll also breakdown Mark's venture into Entrepreneurship and how he's found success using LinkedIn as a brand-building platform. We'll go over a ton of tips and tricks for building an audience and finding ways to monetize that attention. This was one of our favorite episodes to date and we look forward to hearing some of your feedback! Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vetrepreneur Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: https://www.vetrepreneurcollective.com/ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.vetrepreneurcollective.com/ Download Free Business Launch Guide: ⁠https://www.vetrepreneurcollective.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. Holden's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-n-holden/ https://www.thevanguardcommunity.com/ https://www.defensebyholden.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:02 Evolution of Unmanned Warfare 03:22 Current Use of Unmanned Systems in Conflict 07:13 Chinese Influence in the Drone Industry 09:55 Potential Threats and Future Warfare 13:02 Human-Machine Teaming and Unmanned Systems 16:15 Ethical Considerations and Public Perception 19:44 Mark Holden's Journey and Mindset 25:19 Risk Aversion and Entrepreneurship 29:07 Veterans in Entrepreneurship 36:19 Mark Holden's Business Ventures 39:43 Building and Thriving in Communities 47:02 The Challenges of Starting a Podcast 52:53 The Power of LinkedIn for Business Growth 57:18 The Importance of Community and Retention 01:04:23 The Value of Community and Recurring Revenue 01:09:14 The Journey of MedTech Militia 01:10:20 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health 01:12:21 The Harder, Not Smarter Podcast 01:14:11 Continual Service and Mission 01:15:22 Reducing Organic Tissue Damage 01:16:18 The Importance of Veterans' Platforms 01:17:43 Providing Value and Giving Back 01:18:54 Building Owned Land and Monetizing 01:20:36 The Power of Engageable Content 01:22:25 Taking Rented Land to Owned Land 01:24:17 Using Podcasts for Business Development 01:26:30 The Power of Collaboration 01:28:05 Finding Purpose in Entrepreneurship 01:31:14 Support from Spouses and Partners 01:38:38 Where to Find Mark Holden