DAV headquarters in Erlanger (provided)

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is holding its first-ever Patriot Boot Camp to help entrepreneurs from the military and veteran community connect with investors, experts, and mentors.

The two-day boot camp will include presentations and panels covering a breadth of topics, including funding for startups, scaling a business, and creating a marketing strategy. It will end with a competitive pitch contest and awards ceremony. 

DAV acquired Patriot Boot Camp in January. This event is the first of its kind. More than 1,000 alumni have raised over $150 million in venture capital and employ over 1,900 individuals through the boot camp.

The event starts Friday, July 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. for an introduction and welcome to the event.

Then continues Saturday, July 16, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. is the pitch competition and awards, followed by closing remarks.

The events will take place at the DAV National Headquarters, 860 Dolwick Drive in Erlanger.

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