21 Zach Scheel - US Navy Seabee, deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom. Co-founder of Rhumbix

Zach Scheel, P.E. - served 5 years of active duty with the US Navy Seabees and deployed to Northeast Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Zach has over a decade of experience managing construction projects on three continents. Today, he is the co-founder of Rhumbix. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Takeaways: Zach's family background and the events of September 11th, 2001, influenced his decision to join the Navy He served as a Civil Engineer Corps officer and managed construction projects in various locations Zach's deployments to Iraq and Djibouti involved infrastructure development and supporting military operations Working in the construction industry provided a sense of pride and tangible outcomes Military experience provides valuable skills for startups, including building intrinsic motivation, adapting to changing circumstances, and developing command presence. Eating well, getting quality sleep, and exercising regularly is essential for overall wellness and energy. Rumbix evolved from a wearable technology concept to a software solution that digitizes construction workflows and provides real-time data. Zach emphasizes the importance of mission-driven work and supporting other veterans in their professional journeys. The book recommendation is 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz, which offers valuable insights and advice for startup leaders. Mentions in This Video Zach's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zscheel/ ➡︎ Business: https://www.rhumbix.com/ ➡︎ Books: - The Hard Thing About Hard Things: https://amzn.to/3CxVJQf (amazon) Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes / Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:41 Family Influence and Decision to Join the Military 10:03 Navy ROTC and Role as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer 39:54 The Rewarding Aspect of Working in the Construction Industry 42:30 Military Service and the Arab Spring 46:33 Transitioning to Civilian Life 54:24 Starting Rumbix and the Evolution of the Company 57:48 Lessons Learned and Advice for Veterans 01:10:42 Translatable Skills from the Military 01:17:30 Wellness Practices for Energy and Resilience 01:19:34 Book Recommendation: 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' 01:21:31 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark