Special Ops to Startup Founder: The GRND Story - Harrison Lewis | Ep 42

In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Harrison Lewis, a former Army Special Operations soldier turned physical therapist and entrepreneur.Harrison served in the 10th Mountain Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, and 160th SOAR before transitioning into civilian life and launching GRND, a fitness and wellness brand focused on performance, resilience, and mental clarity.But his path wasn’t straightforward.From running production operations overseas to bootstrapping a $70k product launch while finishing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Harrison’s story is packed with grit, clarity, and conviction.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Harrison’s time in Special Operations shaped his approach to leadership and disciplineWhy he believes wellness starts with identity, consistency, and challengeThe lessons learned launching a brand while managing school, service, and startup chaosWhy living by a personal code (“25 Commandments”) keeps him groundedThe long game of building a brand from scratch — and what most people get wrong-------------------------------------------------------------Follow Harrison on IG: @harrisonllewisFollow GRND on IG: @grnd.usConnect with Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-lewis-9358ba94/GRND: thegrndcollective.comThree Rangers Foundation: https://www.threerangersfoundation.org/Five Foundation: https://www.5foundation.org/-------------------------------------------------------------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 Harrison's.And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.