Norton says his company was born out of personal experience. A former Army Ranger, Norton invented the RopeSafe Edge protection system-life-saving equipment for military, first responders, and rope access professionals. Last month, Jonathan Norton, founder and CEO of Peak Safety Systems, was voted the winner of the third annual “Heroes to CEOs” program. There’s been more than a few veterans who have heeded John’s advice. They don’t always put their needs first.” “Vets were brought up to think about everybody else and stand in the line of fire. Panel: (L-R) Lori Greiner, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin OLeary, and Daymond John of Tribeca Talks: Ten Years of Shark Tank poses for a portrait. Still, there’s a few personality traits characteristic of the military that may actually hinder a veteran entrepreneur, according to John in a recent interview for The Motley Fool. “Meaning if you want to start up a business, make a list of friends and acquaintances who can assist in the mission. “I call it OPM, or other people’s manufacturing, mind power or marketing,” he said. A veteran’s large network of supportive comrades is a further advantage, he added. John says the same traits that make veterans successful in combat-courage, teamwork, overcoming challenging obstacles, taking inventory of a situation-also apply in the boardroom. John is in his third year of partnering with Bob Evans Farms to host an entrepreneurial contest called “Heroes to CEOs.” Finalists receive a free trip to New York City for a personalized, 45-minute session with John to help them perfect a pitch that could win them a $30,000 grant for their business. “I’m working with veterans as much as I can,” he said. John, otherwise known as, “The People’s Shark,” is a busy man-leading his multi-million dollar FUBU clothing line and hosting the popular reality ABC hit, “Shark Tank,” that’s celebrating its 11th season.īut he never hesitates to take time to help a promising entrepreneur-particularly those who have served our country.
The Shark Tank’s Daymond John encourages veteran entrepreneurs to make waves in business.Įntrepreneur extraordinaire Daymond John has cast a pretty large net in the realm of business.
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