From Defense to Digital Health Using AI to Save Veteran Lives

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From Defense to Digital Health Using AI to Save Veteran Lives

E274 • Aug 14, 2025 • 64 mins

Mike McMahan shares insights from his journey in starting new ventures, highlighting the importance of local resources and incubators for business growth. He delves into the challenges of veteran suicide and mental health, discussing technology's role in supporting veterans. Mike reflects on his military experiences and personal story with Gulf War syndrome, emphasizing suicide prevention and proactive mental health support. The conversation explores AI and edge devices in mental health initiatives, including revenue models and clinical integration. Personal anecdotes about scuba diving, spearfishing, and lazy river adventures add a unique touch, while the episode concludes with Mike's upcoming pitch event and local favorites.

Key Points

Identify and leverage available resources and ecosystems to accelerate business growth and avoid the pitfalls of isolation.
Utilize AI and edge technology to create proactive mental health solutions that operate passively and protect user privacy.
Focus on solving significant, impactful problems that resonate personally, such as veteran suicide, to drive meaningful change and innovation.

Speakers

Zack Miller

Host • 23%

Tim Ryan

Host • 26%

Mike McMahan

Guest • 51%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and live events, including World Cup promotion
2:56	Guest introduction: Mike McMahan's background and meeting at Launchpad
6:20	SDV Solutions and private equity insights
10:28	Starting a new venture and comparing ecosystems
13:39	Local resources and cost of living in business
18:08	The role of incubators in business growth
20:14	Mike McMahan on learning from mistakes and AI interests
23:24	Addressing veteran suicide and mental health challenges
27:10	Technology's role in aiding veteran mental health
31:40	Personal military experiences and background
35:45	Resistance and broader applications of mental health tech
40:12	AI, edge devices, and mental health initiative goals
49:39	Revenue model and clinical integration of the mental health app
52:28	Mike's personal story with Gulf War syndrome
54:05	Suicide prevention and proactive mental health support
56:38	Mike's upcoming pitch event and local favorites
58:16	Scuba diving adventures and underwater experiences
1:03:04	Spearfishing, lionfish hunting, and lazy river enjoyment
1:03:59	Closing remarks and thanks

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