43 Jeff Gibson - Navy SEAL, Blackwater Contractor, Tech Founder Helping Veterans Get Hired, Father

🔥 From Navy SEAL to Tech Founder: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Mission🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 43 📅 Releases October 31!Jeff Gibson served 20 years in the Navy — 10 on Active Duty as a Diving Officer and SEAL, assigned to SEAL Team One and SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two, and another 10 as a Reservist. After serving, Jeff turned his focus to helping the 200,000 veterans who transition from the military every year.Today, he’s the Founder and COO of Oplign, a veteran-owned SaaS platform that uses AI to match veterans with employers by translating their military experience into civilian opportunity. From the battlefield to business innovation, Jeff’s mission is the same — helping veterans find where they belong next.🎖️ Guest: Jeff Gibson U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) Founder & COO, Oplign➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/Mentions in This VideoJeff's Info:➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibsonjeff/➡︎ Business: https://oplign.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLijVm0yNy8Subscribe 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 EnvironmentThe 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 buildTimecodesChapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:25 Bridging the Civilian-Military Gap06:13 Jeff's Military Journey Begins07:01 Childhood and Early Influences12:12 Discovering the ROTC Path15:51 Transitioning to Navy Dive School19:57 Life on the USS Sunbird30:41 Desire to Join the SEALs34:36 The Application Process for SEAL Training36:36 Navigating Career Decisions in the Navy38:41 The Journey to SEAL Training42:15 Experiencing the Phases of SEAL Training53:36 Mindset and Endurance in Training54:36 Transitioning to SEAL Team Operations01:07:43 The Dynamics of Trust in Military Operations01:09:03 First Deployment Experiences and Cultural Interactions01:12:00 Transitioning Between SEAL Teams01:13:27 The Role of Submersibles in SEAL Operations01:19:15 Reflections on Military Service and Life Choices01:20:41 Deciding to Leave Active Duty01:24:36 Navigating the Transition to Civilian Life01:29:58 Pursuing Education and Career Opportunities01:32:05 The Impact of 9/11 on Career Choices01:35:36 Experiences in Defense Contracting01:37:49 Life in North Carolina and Global Travels01:39:55 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life01:42:06 Hindsight Advice for Veterans01:44:08 The Birth of Opline01:46:09 Innovating the Labor Market for Veterans01:52:49 Translating Military Skills to Civilian Professions02:01:05 Entrepreneurship Insights and Challenges02:02:39 Wellness Practices and Recommendations02:04:23 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts02:06:03 Jet.Build Sponsor#veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans