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Shift, in partnership with the @usairforce & @AFWERX has launched the #AFVentures Fellowship program, allowing rising stars from the military to join Bay Area Venture Capital firms for a 6-week industry immersion. Cohort 1 arrives Monday. Learn more:
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This Veterans Day, @Shift has assembled a coalition of 40+ of the world’s leading venture firms who share the same belief: military veterans help mission-driven teams win
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The first full-time offers are starting to come in for the people who took a leap of faith and moved to San Francisco for our Fellows Program before they even left the military. In 2018 we're expanding to NYC, DC, and San Diego. Learn more: #Veterans
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Jared's a 21-yo Army Specialist (E-4) interning as an Operations Agent at @lyric (prev. Parallel) during his final months in the military He took a leap of faith and his performance has cleared the path for hundreds of soon-to-be vets to access similar high-growth opportunities
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Wrapping up the VTT + YC Veterans Summit at @ycombinator . 40 military vets getting advice and pitching #startups
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So jazzed to announce our partnership w/ @ycombinator to build the military to tech pipeline
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@cooltaku_ @AustenAllred We’re guaranteeing a Shift Military Fellowship at a top company and a career coach for every veteran who completes the impactful @LambdaSchool curriculum.
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Veteran Summit Recap: @ycombinator and its alumni open their doors to 40 military veterans
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The @khanacademy changed the world by empowering learning at any pace. We're doing the same for military veterans.
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hire exceptional military #veterans : online at and live at #sxsw in the social impact pavilion 😎✌️ cc @sxsw
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Confirmed. #VetTechTrek is coming to NYC Nov 12-13. Learn more: http://t.co/oHWVEZHPFH http://t.co/sUGHAWKU8y
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Join #VetTechTrek 50+ vets and 15 companies at @techstars @ThinkRiseNY to pipeline veterans into tech #VetsWhoTech
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Thank You
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Writing a resume can feel tedious, but they can sometimes make or break your candidacy for an open role. In this thread, I’m going to share feedback from recruiters around what veterans should consider when drafting their resume.
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For veterans, these grounds are sacred and generate deep emotions. honored to start #VetTechTrek at @Sept11Memorial
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It's not too often you have this many POWERHOUSE women in one room. #VetTechTrek
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Kicking off Day 1 of the VetTechTrek + @ycombinator Veterans Summit in #siliconvalley #Veterans #startups
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Tweeting from @twitter NYC HQ. Our female #veterans have checked in and are ready for an amazing panel!
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Confirmed. #VetTechTrek is coming to DC Sept 10-11. Learn more: http://t.co/Wi8BlKPV63
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Military veteran and aspiring entrepreneurs swing by @Optimizely on the #VetTechTrek + @ycombinator #veterans summit
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A #VetTechTrek Tradition continues. Big thank you to our @TwitterNYC hosts: @lindspanther @Derella cc @anthonynoto
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Introducing: VetTechTrek Stories Advice from #veterans who have successfully transitioned Read more:
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Hiring for hyper-scale: pipelining veterans into tech plus full #VetTechTrek NYC recap:
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6 years
A 21-year-old Army Ranger, an Air Force Data Scientist and all the other Military Fellows Program recent arrivals. Amazing humans 😌🙏
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Kicking off Day 2 of the VetTechTrek + Y Combinator #veterans summit in #siliconvalley @WePay @Quora @ycombinator
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Special day for #VetTechTrek : 25 elite women. 10 tech companies. 2 days. NYC. ALL #VETERANS 💪🇺🇸 cc @JoiningForces
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Last stop on #VetTechTrek Day 1 is @plated where Eating (and working) Well is Made Easy. big thanks @katie_horgan 😊📲🍲
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Recap: VTT Women Veterans Summit envelops New York tech scene by @brookejones05 read more:
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Early applications are open. Work at top technology companies in Silicon Valley before you leave the military: →
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Starting our first round at @firstround ! Thanks, @hayleybay for the AWESOME all female panel!
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Wrapping up #VetTechTrek and working on ways to recognize companies who support #VetsWhoTech
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In honor of #PrideMonth , we want to celebrate one of our own: the incredible Shon Washington ( @gayblackvet )! Check out Shon and several other LGBTQ+ veteran leaders share their inspiring stories about serving while being queer here: 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQIA #Veterans
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So lucky to spend time with @WePay CEO @billclerico and learn about launching a scalable business #fintech #payments
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We're going virtual tomorrow💻 teleporting veterans LIVE to 13 companies in 3 hours w/ @blab
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Thank you @WarbyParker Family and CTO @lonbinder for your amazing hospitality to military veterans on #VetTechTrek 👓
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First stop is @idme founded by #Veterans . securely manage your identity digitally, receive cash back💰 + rewards 💯 http://t.co/NaRm1HXa1u
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Things are underway at @firstround with @phineasb for Q&A. Talking seed stage and veteran transitions.
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thanks @alyxaa @kendallsf @dens and the @foursquare family for sponsoring #VetTechTrek and supporting #vetswhotech
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VC panel - #DefenseVentures Summit
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1 - @zeromarkinc rents out a range and showcases radical technology 2 - pre-Summit happy hour in Capitol Hill hosted by Fenwick Govt & Defense 3 - 14 private dinners hosted by attendees 4 - Shift’s Defense Ventures Summit 5 - 15 private dinners hosted by attendees
@E_Bruxxx
Erik Bruckner
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Kicking off the Defense Ventures Summit by testing the latest groundbreaking defense technology developed by @zeromarkinc American Dynamism at its finest 🇺🇸 - well done @a16z On behalf of @GiantStepVC - @_Faraz and I thank you for having us!
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Announcing an all-women military veteran summit in New York City cc @cmwalla @thelist
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Downtown at @salesforce , @ChadGrills is on with Head of M&A Sam Allen. Busy day today around #SF
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She doesn't know it yet, but @foursquare just sponsored @USArmy Veteran @sophie_hilaire on #VetTechTrek this week!
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"Just @Venmo me" becomes a reality on #VetTechTrek . Talking all things #FinTech #payments and military transitions
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#VetTechTrek wraps up with a visit and networking @1776 . the proving grounds for DC #startups . http://t.co/0US3J7jAqx http://t.co/ItY8FkM4Mx
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so honored to be hosted by @USDS @18f @InnovFellows as they transform our govt🇺🇸 one *bit* at a time 💾 ➡️📱 #veterans http://t.co/1mbzqhh7nQ
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5 years
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the inspiring women building Shift 🙏💫
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6 years
Today’s veterans have fascinating stories
@rubenharris
Ruben Harris - rub3nharris.eth
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Today, I want you to hear the story of @jondeng an Army Captain that we helped become a Software Engineer at @Snapchat @APompliano made the intro and we referenced the @jockowillink podcast to talk simunition, live fire, and hitting targets you cant see
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Hard to not get chills reading this recap from the all-women #VetTechTrek in NYC this week.
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💬 @amazon @Dataminr @salesforce + more are working with Shift to open up veteran talent pipelines :) Full post:
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awesome opportunity for #Veterans to hear from @MattGallagher0 @JenPercy tomorrow @WeWork courtesy of @ProductHunt !
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Product Hunt 😸
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Tomorrow: ProductHunt (us🙋) & WeWork (friends🐱) host a discussion for veterans. @MattGallagher0 @JenPercy , @WeWork 👉
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Talking military to startup transitions, product management, and building online brands w/ @reelio in their new digs!
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talking with @CTATech 's @GaryShapiro and @rachelgreenhorn about using technology to get #veterans jobs at the #sxsw #socialimpact pavilion
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Join us and 50+ veterans who want to transition to tech with @TechStars at @ThinkRiseNY #VetTechTrek #VetsWhoTech
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Thanks for hosting us, @facebook !! That all #Veteran panel was 💯
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22 women veterans visit 10 tech firms in 2 days Watch the full video here: #WomenWhoInspire
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Countdown to #VetTechTrek 2 in #SF . 20 #veterans , 9 #startups , 2 days of networking and talking military transitions. http://t.co/6YNb5R4gm8
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Here's a look at @thumbtack , hosted by @maridethpost and cofounder @sanderdaniels . Many thanks to the whole team 🙌🏼
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1st stop @2Uinc to hear about roles in marketing, admissions, student services. 2U uses #tech to reinvent #education http://t.co/1VICcoewIh
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instant #VetTechTrek classic: #veterans get the FULL intel on work & life @PalantirTech including the "special room"😏 http://t.co/R93SoHbE8D
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First company visit on #VetTechTrek is to @Dataminr where the world's voice becomes smart data. thanks @pkryan04 !
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At @google 's Chelsea Office for lunch, tour and intro to the amazing VetNet. Big thanks to Exie, Nick, and Lance!
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A rising tide lifts all boats :)
@jeff_jordan
Jeff Jordan
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' @a16z is proud to announce our seed funding in @shiftorg , a start up that helps companies seamlessly hire talented military veterans on a risk-free basis. Check it out!
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Putting people first and changing the 🌏at @GustoHQ . thank you Gusties for welcoming #veterans to your "second home"!
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250 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free via @freeCodeCamp
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This Thursday and Friday, 20 #Veterans will meet w/ #tech companies in #DC . Follow all the updates at #VetTechTrek http://t.co/JgaOAKFLeC
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25 soon-to-be Military Fellows are visiting the new gorgeous @okta offices in San Francisco today
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Twenty female #veterans talking to @birchbox . A company founded by women FOR WOMEN. #VetTechTrek #WomenVeteranSummit
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Best feeling ever to be featured alongside our buddies @mishachellam @Tradecraft @Uvize @coinbase on @techcrunch
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@sacca @gradmatt we've plugged military operators into many scenes and #DCTech is real esp @idme and @1776 recap:
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Happy #VeteransDay ! This week we're deploying 25 #veterans to 12 #Tech Co's in #NYC . More:
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Definitely a highlight sitting with the CEO of @Wealthfront , @adamnash . Big shout out to @wauckward for coordinating
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99.6% FUNDED! 16 hours left to sponsor or grab tickets to our launch events! THANK YOU! 🙏
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all good treks come to an end. in #DC we finish where it all starts... @1776 . birthplace of our nation and #Innovation http://t.co/cOd0oI3ykH
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We are excited that @Shift ’s innovative industry immersion program has been selected as a “big bet” for change by the @usairforce ! #reskillingamerica #afwerx #upskilling #innovation #afventures
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7 years
Here are some opportunities you don't typically see in military transition courses
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Mike
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Companies like @GustoHQ @Getaround & @Glassbreakersco look to veterans to fill high-horsepower jobs #inclusion #tech
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big thanks to @IDme for kicking #VetTechTrek #DC off right! looking forward to continued collaboration! #veterans 🇺🇸 http://t.co/KXVcGL0jNc
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The E4 Mafia is now in charge
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CNN Breaking News
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The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several other senior Pentagon leaders are quarantining after exposure to coronavirus, sources say
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