Sam Alaimo From US Navy SEAL To Startup Co-Founder On A Mission

Welcome to another great episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In today's journey, Seth Goldstein, our indomitable host, brings to the table a conversation steeped in valor, vision, and the trials of entrepreneurship. We meet Sam Alaimo, a former US Navy SEAL turned co-founder of Zero Eyes—an AI gun detection startup determined to take a stand against the mass shooting crisis in America. From the tough transition from military life to the academic rigor of an MBA at Columbia, Sam breaks down the skills that help SEALs become unstoppable entrepreneurs. With vivid tales of training for the SEALs as a teen, his tours to Afghanistan, and the tense energy shift to entrepreneurship, Sam offers a powerful narrative of resilience and strategic thinking. This episode peels back the tough exterior of military discipline to analyze the unrelenting pressure and constant innovation required in the business sphere. So buckle up, as we dive into the world of a hero who faces an entirely new kind of mission—arming organizations against threats, one algorithm at a time. Key Moments [06:05] Navy paid for bachelor's and MBA degrees. [07:22] Co-CEO of 0 Eyes with Michael A. Fries [10:44] Focusing on gun detection, not facial recognition. [15:10] Former military and law enforcement staff verify guns. [17:47] Seals experience pressure and calm, civilian world. [20:49] Focus on what you can control, accept. Find Sam Online https://zeroeyes.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices