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Thinking about starting a business but not sure if it is the right move? A free, 4-hour virtual course from Warrior Rising helps service-disabled Veterans find out.
You’ve probably heard that there are benefits and resources available for Veteran entrepreneurs. Knowing where to start is a different problem. What do you build? Is your idea viable? Do you need a plan, a degree or funding before you can take the first step?
Many Veterans get stuck on these questions before they begin. Benefits alone are not the path to a successful business. The right opportunity is.
That is why Warrior Rising created Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVET) LaunchPoint, a free virtual course in partnership with the Small Business Administration. It’s built exclusively for service-disabled Veterans who are ready to explore business ownership.
What is SDVET LaunchPoint?
It’s an on-ramp: a no-pressure, single-session introduction to entrepreneurship that helps you turn the leadership skills you already have into something of your own.
In four hours, Warrior Rising helps you connect the dots between:
- What you’re interested in
- What you’re skilled at
- What you’re passionate about
- How those elements can become a viable business opportunity using available resources
Whether you’re just exploring the idea or already running a business and testing a new direction, LaunchPoint provides structure and a community of fellow Veterans who understand the mission.
The course is free and serves as a gateway to Warrior Rising’s full program track, including Warrior Academy, Warrior University and the Business Shower pitch competitions.
Course details
- Course name: SDVET LaunchPoint
- Next session: June 25, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Format: 4-hour virtual session
- Location: Live on Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Application deadline: June 22, 2026
Who can apply?
To be eligible for SDVET LaunchPoint, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. military Veteran or an immediate family member of a qualifying Veteran
- Have a service-connected disability rating (any rating accepted)
- Be in the idea or early stage of building a business, or be a current business owner exploring a new direction
- Be ready to learn, build and take action
Spouses and immediate family members of qualifying Veterans may apply with appropriate documentation.
Verification requires a current VA disability letter showing a rating.
Registration for future sessions opens regularly. Thousands of Veterans have already taken this first step.
About Warrior Rising
Warrior Rising is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by Veterans for Veterans. Since 2015, it has supported more than 30,000 military-connected entrepreneurs through training, coaching and community, and has helped create and fund more than 100 Veteran-owned businesses.
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Do not one read Zoom agreement? It is literally a direct threat to anyone or organization that checks that box( they literally own and control ALL the information and systems used). How can those that refuse to do BASIC DUE DILIGENCE advise others?