The countdown to MCON 2025 is on — and this year, Warrior Rising is proud to host its signature Veteran Business Shower inside the Military Impact Summit, presented by Fastenal, Veteran Benefits Guide, and Black Rifle Coffee Company.
These twelve veteran entrepreneurs represent resilience, creativity, and innovation at its finest. Each has taken the lessons of service and transformed them into business ventures that strengthen communities, empower others, and lead by example.
Here’s a look at the competitors taking the stage in Las Vegas October 25, 2025.
Katrina Golden – Lil Mama’s Sweets and Treats LLC
Website: lilmamasweets.com
What started as a small home-based bakery has grown into an award-winning brand known for homemade desserts and artisan baked goods.
Lil Mama’s operates a thriving café inside the VA hospital in Augusta and two mobile dessert bars that bring joy to customers on the go. Named “Best in Georgia” in the Desserts Category in 2024 — and nominated again for 2025 — Katrina’s business is a sweet reminder of what passion and perseverance can create.
Kelly Christenson – OnGuard Technologies
Website: onguardsolutions.io
OnGuard Technologies delivers Security On Demand through an AI-powered staffing platform that’s transforming the $60B security industry. The platform automates scheduling, credential verification, and staffing fulfillment for corporate clients and security firms, reducing turnover and ensuring no post goes unguarded. With scalable tech and a growing global network, OnGuard is redefining reliability in workforce solutions.
Thomas Kasza – reBlue
Website: reblue.io
reBlue delivers Trust-as-a-Service for frontier markets, creating secure, auditable supply-chain oversight using blockchain and AI-driven analytics. Their platform builds transparency for informal economies and last-mile logistics, unlocking access to aid and investment in previously unreachable regions. By strengthening trust and compliance, reBlue helps make fragile markets investable again.
Henry Banh – FOB Sauce
Website: getlinkmode.com
Rooted in Southeast Asian family tradition, FOB Sauce brings bold, aromatic flavor to every dish. Their signature lemongrass chili oil is equal parts spicy, fragrant, and addicting — perfect for noodles, rice, or pizza. FOB Sauce is on a mission to make everyday meals unforgettable while sharing the stories and flavors of heritage and home.
Aaron Blaine – Wild Ops Box
Website: wildopsbox.com
Wild Ops Box reconnects families through adventure and purpose. Each subscription box delivers hands-on challenges that teach bushcraft, survival skills, and problem-solving — designed to help fathers, caregivers, and children rediscover connection beyond screens. It’s more than entertainment; it’s a movement to rewild, explore, and grow together.
Edgar Rodriguez – Master The Network LLC
Website: masterthenetwork.com
Founded by U.S. Marine veteran Edgar Rodriguez, Master The Network helps business owners scale beyond founder dependency. Through executive coaching, business valuations, and leadership training, the firm equips entrepreneurs with systems and structure for sustainable growth. Their mission: to create companies that thrive independently — giving founders freedom, clarity, and longevity.
Kevin Laliberte – Surf Brigade
Website: surfbrigade.com
Surf Brigade is America’s surf company, crafting premium gear made in the USA. The brand fuses surf culture with military heritage — and every sale supports surf therapy programs for veterans. From the ocean to the community, Surf Brigade stands for adventure, resilience, and service beyond the shore.
Kiana Joersz – Restorative Workplace Solutions
Website: attorneywellnessproject.com
Restorative Workplace Solutions (DBA Attorney Wellness Project) addresses the rising crisis of burnout and moral injury in high-stress professions like law and social work. Their 50+ person team of physicians, psychologists, attorneys, and leadership specialists delivers science-based interventions rooted in neurophysiology and trauma-informed care — helping professionals protect their mental health and sustain meaningful work.
Join Us at MCON 2025
From artisan desserts and surf therapy to AI innovation and social impact — these founders represent the full spectrum of veteran and military family entrepreneurship.
Join us October 23–25 in Las Vegas at the MCON Military Impact Summit to see these entrepreneurs pitch live during Warrior Rising’s iconic Business Shower.
🎟 Use code WR2025 at checkout for discounted registration.
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About Warrior Rising
Warrior Rising is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering military veterans and their families through entrepreneurship. By offering mentorship, education, and financial support, Warrior Rising helps veterans establish successful businesses, driving economic growth and personal fulfillment. To learn more, visit www.warriorrising.org.
Thank you to our sponsors who make impact like this a reality.
Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) was built on a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that Veterans receive the accurate, maximum benefits they’ve earned through their service.
Today, with a team of over 200 dedicated employees and a client base that spans the country, VBG has helped more than 45,000 veterans on their journey to secure the benefits they deserve.
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