Anthony Gantt Jr - atease

Anthony Gantt is Founder and CEO of atease, a company that qualifies and lists temporary lodging rental inventory which enables per diem government travelers to stay in accommodation types beyond hotels. Anthony grew up in Miami, in a large family with modest means. He had gifts for math, STEM, and athletics. When he got to Florida A&M University, he was quickly hit with the sticker shock of college expenses, even at public HBCU like A&M. Urgency for solutions led him to take up the suggestion of the military as a way to subsidize his college experience. What followed is a 22+ year distinguished career in the United States Marine Corp. Thank you so much for your service Anthony! It was during his military tenure that he discovered that a number of the lodging options you and I now take for granted, weren’t allowed for those working in the various areas of the US government. As a father of six, he realized that small hotel rooms don’t meet the need when called to move across the country for a new assignment. And so, atease was born. Anthony has a great story. You’ll want to listen in. In this episode Anthony and Dan discussed: Growing up in Miami and attending an HBCU How he tried to enlist in two other branches before landing in the Marines Why he thinks it's hard for civilian companies to appreciate veterans' experience How his military experience and training prepared him for entrepreneurship What he has in common with Jeff Bezos OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE: Entrepreneur Struggle A compelling podcast with host Chris Colbert from DCP Entertainment. Listen anywhere you get podcasts or go to dcpofficial.com/entrepreneurstruggle MORE on ANTHONY and ATEASE Anthony: instagram.com/ganttjr.anthony linkedin.com/in/anthony-j-gantt-jr-maj-ret thetechtribune.com/anthony-gantt-of-at-ease/ atease: pcsatease.com linkedin.com/company/ateaserentals facebook.com/ATEASERentals twitter.com/At_Ease_Rentals instagram.com/at_ease_rentals Follow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow! PODCAST TRANSCRIPT #blackfounders #founderstories #foundersafricandescent #travel #OTA #USmilitary