From Infantry to Investment Banking to Golf Tech Startup - Josh Kohn | Ep 26

In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Josh Kohn, whose eclectic career path has taken him from infantry officer to investment banker at JP Morgan - all without an MBA or a finance degree.Josh’s story is a masterclass in taking risks, embracing failure, and creating opportunities through persistence and adaptability. Now the co-founder of Meridian Performance Systems, Josh is revolutionizing golf putting analysis through AI-driven computer vision technology.In this conversation, we discuss: How to create "luck" through motion, awareness, and relationships. The power of networking, even through cold outreach. Why taking meetings, even when you're 90% sure you’re not interested, can change your career. The importance of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you. His experience founding Meridian Performance Systems, a putting technology startup that uses AI to make elite golf training accessible.Key Takeaways:✅Find a way to "Yes" – Opportunities come to those who take action.✅Your career doesn’t have to follow a linear path – Josh went from sociology major to investment banking to tech startups.✅Surround yourself with people better than you – The right team makes all the difference.✅Luck is something you create – Increasing your exposure to opportunities leads to more "lucky" breaks.✅Take the interview – Even if you’re not sure about the job, practice and networking can lead to something unexpected."You’re not the only one who can do your job, but while it’s your job, you’re the only one to do it. Give it everything, and when it’s time to transition, know that the mission will continue without you - and that’s okay."---Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-kohn/Meridian Putting App: https://puttmeridian.com/ Veterans Bridge Home:⁠veteransbridgehome.org⁠The Five Dysfunctions of a Teambook: https://amzn.to/4hQldaZ---Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/---If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow veteran or service member navigating their transition. Your review and rating help inspire more veterans with stories like Josh's.And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.