[Ep 028] Kate Stoker (Merivis) & the Military-to-Tech Path: Structure, Community, Purpose

Merivis went from a side-project in Central Texas to a nationwide engine for military tech careers—and Kate Stoker explains exactly how they scaled without losing the “high-touch” support that makes Veteran transition programs actually work.What you’ll learnHow Merivis built a structured cohort model (coaches, squads, accountability) that helps people finish—and get hiredThe 10-year milestones that changed everything: Salesforce seed funding, Dreamforce spotlight, and the pandemic pivot to virtualWhat Merivis is shifting toward next: platform-agnostic foundations + AI/data skills + soft skills that don’t get automatedWho it’s forFor veterans, military spouses, and supporters who want a clear path into tech (and a community that sticks).Guest + credibilityKate Stoker, Executive Director of Merivis —nonprofit builder and tech marketing leader who helped grow Merivis from its first cohort (Oct 2015) into a national model.Call to actionExplore Merivis programs (or volunteer as a coach/mentor) to help the next cohort transition into tech.Recommended LinksKate Stoker on LinkedInMerivis WebsiteHow to become a volunteerHow to apply to a fellowshipFourblock FoundationHiring our HeroesHire Heroes USAAmerican Corporate PartnersCandorfulTexas DreaminBlue Star FamiliesPatriots HallGreg Banks on LinkedInJason Fowler MusicCirrius SolutionsCirrius BlogFor questions or feedback, please contact us at [email protected]