From Combat Control to Building On Glass | Zach Adams

Got questions? Send us a text!In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Zach Adams, owner and founder of On Glass Adapter, to talk about the journey from elite military service to launching an innovative hunting brand.Zach shares his path from growing up in Colorado to becoming an Air Force Combat Controller, the mental grit required to make it through selection and pipeline training, and how those same principles carried over into entrepreneurship.We dive into:• The reality of Air Force Special Operations and the Combat Control pipeline• Lessons learned from deployment and high-level training• His transition from active duty into engineering school at Boise State• The origin story behind On Glass Adapter• The challenges of prototyping, product iteration, and building a brand from scratch• Why listening to customer feedback matters• What’s next for On Glass in 2026If you’re into backcountry hunting, entrepreneurship, product design, or just want to hear a powerful story of grit and persistence — this episode is for you.Zach’s story is a reminder that success isn’t complicated… it’s consistency, discipline, and refusing to quit.About On Glass AdapterOn Glass Adapter is an innovative optics mounting system designed to simplify filming and glassing in the field. Built for hunters who demand efficiency, durability, and clean design, On Glass eliminates the need for bulky phone cases while keeping your setup streamlined and field-ready.Learn more here:👉 https://onglassadapter.comFollow On Glass on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/onglass_adapterTimestamps00:00 – Intro03:00 – Air Force Combat Control & selection17:00 – Deployments & life lessons from the military24:00 – Getting into backcountry archery hunting32:00 – The origin of On Glass Adapter40:00 – Prototyping, feedback, and business growth55:45 – Advice for young entrepreneurs57:00 – Rapid fireIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to:• Subscribe to the channel• Leave a 5-star review• Share this episode with a friend• Download the episode to support the showThis is the Mountain Dude Podcast — where we climb higher together. Subscribe and join the journey. New episodes dropping weekly.#MountainDudePodcast #FaithGritGear #BackcountryLife #ChristianOutdoorsmen #HuntingPodcasthttps://initialascent.com/Want to watch the episode on YouTube:Click here.InstagramFacebook