Defense Week is excited to announce a special
In-person Keynote Evening Summit taking place on
Wednesday March 2nd at the Nolen Rooftop Bar and Lounge at the Courtyard Marriott in San Diego, California. Please join Defense Week as we present 2 very special keynote speakers whom are successful Military Veteran Entrepreneurs paving the way for other veteran entrepreneurs.
Our 1st keynote speaker
Valerie Lavin will be joining us all the way from
#centralflorida. Valerie a retired Army First Sergeant and the CEO of her own company
Luminary Global. Recently, Valerie was named
Bunker Labs Director of Ecosystem Development supporting the 19 communities located to the East of the Mississippi. Valerie is known for her devotion to helping veterans and their families start their own businesses.
Our 2nd keynote speaker,
Geoff Cole, is a former Navy Veteran who has leveraged his military experience to become a business mogul with an impressive portfolio of ventures to include a Downtown San Diego Restaurant & Bar Owner, Clothing Manufacturer and Retailer, and DOD Government Contractor providing Food, Facilities Maintenance, and IT Services. In addition to his growing success he also mentors military veterans who are aspiring entrepreneurs.
Opening Remarks & Fireside Chat Moderation will be provided by
University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management Professor and Navy Officer Recruiter
LT Julius C. Wiseman III, MSC, USN, ACHE.
Event starts at 4pm with all night complimentary tray pass and open bar. Tickets are only $50. For more information, please visit
Defenseweek.eventbrite.com
