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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

From Disability to Innovation with Douglas Katz

from VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup · host Maurice Murphy, Shawn Welsh

Description:Douglas Katz joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into entrepreneurship through adaptive innovation and share insights on military transition, identity, and building meaningful businesses. In this episode, we explore:• The biggest mistakes veterans make during transition• How the Ability Curve redefines disability and opportunity• Why building the right team is critical to entrepreneurial successWhether you're navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.About the Guest:Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, and entrepreneur. He is the inventor of the NULU adaptive knife and creator of the Ability Curve framework, helping redefine disability, innovation, and human potential.Grab the Lifeline:The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:VET S.O.S.VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The ScoopConnect with VET S.O.S.:Website: vetsospodcast.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast#VETSOS #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryTransition #StartupLife #AdaptiveDesign #VeteranCommunity #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #Innovation #GrabTheLifeline #OperationStartup

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