What Warriors Ethos does

Warriors Ethos is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (TIN 46-2693628) headquartered in Reston, Virginia, founded by U.S. Army veteran Jared Shepard. The organization provides career planning, professional development, and employment placement services to service members, veterans, their spouses, and caregivers transitioning to civilian careers. Its service delivery is structured around an Engagement, Education, and Placement (EEP) framework, anchored by two core offerings: a Transition Program that delivers one-on-one career coaching, resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, civilian cultural competency training, and VA process navigation, and a Corporate Mentorship Program that places veterans into internships and mentorship relationships with partner employers.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: no proprietary software or platform is disclosed, and service delivery is conducted via website intake, email, phone, and in-person mentorship. Differentiated value comes from the organization's network of senior defense and IT executives on its board (representing Intelligent Waves, Sage Creek USA, and former USSOCOM leadership), which enables direct internship-to-hire pipelines at employers such as Intelligent Waves and AppliedVR.

The business model is donations-driven: Warriors Ethos operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and an Annual Gala with $500 individual tickets and tiered sponsorship packages. All program services are provided free of charge to veterans, military spouses, and caregivers. The target customer segments are (1) transitioning service members and veterans as primary program participants, (2) military spouses and caregivers as secondary participants, and (3) civilian employers and sponsor companies as mentors, interns hosts, and donors. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on military networks, veteran organizations, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Warriors Ethos

Legal name

Warriors Ethos, Inc.

Website

https://warriorsethos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warriors Ethos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides career planning, professional development, and job placement services to transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses and caregivers through its Engagement, Education, and Placement (EEP) program. Services are delivered free of charge and funded by donations and an annual fundraising gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Career Transition Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vocational Evaluation & Career Assessment (Transition-Age) (EDAKANAC), Post-Secondary Transition Planning & Coordination (EDAKANAA)

Keywords

• Veteran career transition
• Military transition services
• Career placement services
• Professional development
• Veteran employment assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Warriors Ethos operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (TIN 46-2693628) funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and sponsors. The organization hosts an Annual Gala with individual tickets at $500 each and sponsorship packages for corporate donors.
2. Event Revenue - Annual Gala: The organization generates revenue through its Annual Gala, with individual tickets priced at $500 each and various sponsorship tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Centerpiece, Flag).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warriors Ethos delivers free career transition assistance to service members, veterans, their spouses, and caregivers through an Engagement, Education, and Placement (EEP) framework that combines personalized career planning, civilian cultural competency training, resume and LinkedIn coaching, interview preparation, and direct introductions to corporate mentors and internship hosts (including partner employer Intelligent Waves). The organization supplements these transition services with corporate mentorship placements and an Annual Gala that sustains program funding through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Warriors Ethos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing career planning, professional development, and placement assistance to service members, veterans, their spouses, and caregivers. The organization operates on an Engagement, Education, and Placement (EEP) framework, combining its core Transition Program with a Corporate Mentorship Program to help warriors successfully transition to civilian careers. The organization also hosts an annual gala as a fundraising vehicle to support its mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transition Program Comprehensive career transition assistance for service members, veterans, their spouses, and caregivers, based on the Engagement, Education, and Placement (EEP) framework, including career planning, professional development, civilian cultural competency training, resume and LinkedIn coaching, interview preparation, VA process navigation, and direct introductions to corporate mentors and internships.
• Corporate Mentorship Program Program providing veterans and transitioning service members with mentorship opportunities, real-world corporate exposure, and guidance from executives to help them explore career options and make informed decisions about their post-military careers.
• 2026 Annual Gala Annual fundraising gala event honoring and supporting service members, veterans, and their families, featuring individual tickets at $500 each and Gold, Silver, Bronze, Centerpiece, and Flag sponsorship tiers for corporate donors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans achieve successful job placement leading to career success and economic stability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intelligent WavescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligent Waves serves as a primary employer partner and internship site for Warriors Ethos. Veterans like SFC Antonio A. Turner interned at Intelligent Waves for 9 months before being hired full-time. The CEO Tony Crescenzo and CSO John Hammes both serve on the Warriors Ethos board, creating strong bidirectional support and employment pipeline.
• SOCOM Care CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCOM Care Coalition partners with Warriors Ethos to provide mentorship opportunities for special operations veterans transitioning to civilian careers. SFC Antonio A. Turner found his mentorship opportunity through this partnership.
• IntelliDyneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Tony Crescenzo previously served as CEO of IntelliDyne before joining Intelligent Waves; connection provides additional network for veteran employment opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large nonprofit serving post-9/11 wounded veterans with career and benefits counseling, physical wellness, and mental health programs; a much larger broad incumbent in the same veteran-support category.
• DOD SkillBridge: Department of Defense program allowing service members to gain civilian work experience through approved industry partners during their last 180 days of service; a publicly funded incumbent that Warriors Ethos positions employers into.
• Team RWB (Team Red, White & Blue): Nonprofit connecting veterans to their communities through physical, social, and service activities; an adjacent veteran-services incumbent that overlaps on community reintegration but not direct employment placement.
• VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E): U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program providing vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and independent-living support to service-connected veterans — the public-sector incumbent that often funds or co-delivers services alongside nonprofits like Warriors Ethos.
• Military.com: Major military-affiliated digital media and job-board platform serving active duty, veterans, and military families with transition content and employer connections; a broader incumbent overlapping on transition content and employer demand.

Direct peers

• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit providing one-on-one career coaching, resume assistance, and job placement support to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses — closest functional peer with similar free, personalized service delivery.
• Hiring Our Heroes: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative that connects veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to employment opportunities through corporate fellowships, hiring events, and transition programs — directly comparable mission and target population to Warriors Ethos.
• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University: Operates the Veterans Career Transition Program and other employment-readiness offerings for service members, veterans, and spouses; the most academically rigorous direct peer with comparable curriculum-driven transition services.
• RecruitMilitary: Veteran-focused recruiting company hosting job fairs, a job board, and career fairs for transitioning service members and veterans; comparable mission and employer-mediated placement model.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): Nonprofit pairing veterans and active-duty service members with corporate mentors for career guidance and networking; highly comparable mentorship-driven model to Warriors Ethos's Corporate Mentorship Program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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