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TVEN founder journey

SERVICE IDEA ENTERPRISE

1 / 10 · IDEA

“Who am I helping, and what problem am I really solving?”

Select any stage to explore. From service to startup, then grow, pivot or regroup.

From Idea to Enterprise.

A practical path from idea to growth

TVEN follows the veteran-founder journey from service into entrepreneurship: Idea, Validate, MVP, Form, Funding, Build, Test, Launch, Measure, and What’s Next. At the end, every business faces a real decision: grow, pivot, or regroup.

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Find your path

Start with where you are today.

Choose the pathway closest to your situation. TVEN turns that starting point into clearer next actions without pretending that one path fits every veteran founder.

Not sure which pathway fits?

Use the short founder check-in to make the same choice with a little more context.

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Resources

Find reviewed government, community, and veteran-business resources.

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Events

Find current Texas and national virtual events for veteran entrepreneurs.

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Business Registry

Discover Texas military-connected businesses or prepare your own public profile.

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Connect with established counseling and mentoring resources while TVEN builds its Mentor Network.

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Community support matters

Veteran Supporting Businesses

These organizations have directly supported the founder's veteran-focused efforts. Veteran ownership is not required and is not implied by this recognition.

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Add a veteran-supporting business or organization

Supporters and mentors can submit an owner-reported listing at no charge. TVEN reviews applications before anything becomes public. Applying does not grant editorial recognition or official endorsement.

Texas veteran entrepreneur network

What does TVEN help veteran entrepreneurs do?

TVEN is an independent platform focused on Texas that helps veterans and military-connected entrepreneurs find practical startup guidance, reviewed business resources, veteran business events, networking opportunities, mentors, contracting information, and veteran-owned businesses. Start with the path that matches what you need today.

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Follow the official Texas Veteran Entrepreneur Network Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Veteran Mission Control remains a separate channel.

Stay connected

Connect with the Texas veteran business community.

Join the Facebook community conversation or follow Veteran Mission Control for veteran-focused education and tools. These channels are distinct from TVEN's official page.

TVEN network directory

Companies, collaborators, veteran-supporting organizations, and veteran-owned businesses in one place.

TVEN distinguishes operator-managed network relationships from owner-consented Business Registry listings. A company appearing here does not automatically mean TVEN has verified veteran ownership, certification, partnership, or endorsement.

Founder, collaboration, and reciprocal-promotion relationships are labeled where they apply. They do not create paid directory ranking, government endorsement, or automatic access to another organization's users or data.

Featured business

Rockwall Cyber LLC

Active

Rockwall, Texas · Dallas–Fort Worth Metro

Rockwall-based cybersecurity consultancy serving defense contractors and regulated organizations. Rockwall Cyber helps clients assess security gaps, prepare for CMMC assessments, develop security programs, align compliance controls, and govern AI use. Remote engagements are available nationwide.

Veteran-owned, as reported by the company. President and CEO James Riffenburg is a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Public company information reviewed November 3, 2026. The company reports SBA SDVOSB, Texas Veterans Commission veteran-owned business, and VetHUB credentials (VID 13843845929). It lists James Riffenburg as a CyberAB Registered Practitioner (CPN 65416), an individual credential. TVEN has not independently verified these credentials with their issuers. This editorial listing does not establish a formal partnership or C3PAO assessment authorization.

King Holdings venture

Veteran Mission Control

Active

Independent veteran information and tools platform within the King Holdings network and a founding platform of Veteran Collabs.

Founder: Stephen W. King

Veteran-focused platform

King Holdings and Veteran Collabs founding-platform relationships are supported by TVEN operator and project records.

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Joint founder initiative

Veteran Collabs

MVP in development

Federated veteran-technology collaboration network founded by Stephen W. King and Philippe Shelton to connect independent veteran-focused websites and services and share approved discovery, referrals, promotion, and interoperable services across participating platforms.

Founders: Stephen W. King + Philippe Shelton

Veteran-focused interoperability network

Founder roles and the VMC/VCH founding-platform model are confirmed in Veteran Collabs project records. The legal entity and public production site are not yet finalized; no government affiliation or blanket endorsement is implied.

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Veteran Collabs founding platform

Veterans Central Hub (VCH)

Active

Independent veteran-focused technology platform led by Philippe Shelton. Public VCH materials identify a resource hub, ClaimBuilder, Symptom Tracker, and VA.gov-connected browser-extension workflows.

Founder: Philippe Shelton

Veteran-focused platform · Founder: Philippe Shelton

The VCH domain and public VCH repositories are corroborated. TVEN does not assert a verified legal entity, veteran-owned certification, VA accreditation, or government affiliation for VCH.

King Holdings venture

Dignity Signal

Active

King Holdings accessibility and communication venture focused on clearer real-world signaling and support.

King Holdings network

King Holdings relationship verified by TVEN operator records.

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Independent collaborator

Waypoint Psychology

Collaboration in discussion

Austin, Texas

Independent Austin psychology practice. A limited collaboration with TVEN and King Holdings is being explored; no partnership or referral relationship is implied.

Veteran-led: U.S. Navy veteran

Founder military service is stated on Waypoint Psychology's public website. Formal veteran-owned certification has not been asserted by TVEN.

Veteran Supporting Business

Texas Dental & Braces

Active

Veteran Supporting Business

10 Texas locations · Cedar Park through San Antonio

Multi-location Texas dental organization with ten offices from Cedar Park through San Antonio. Texas Dental & Braces publicly identifies the network as a VA Community Care Network provider and offers general, preventive, restorative, surgical, implant, orthodontic, cosmetic, emergency, and related dental services across its practices.

Veteran Supporting Business · Texas Dental & Braces identifies its network as credentialed VA Community Care providers · VMC founder firsthand experience is specific to the Kyle office

TVEN-curated editorial recognition. Daniel Harrison, VA Department Leader, confirmed the multi-location Community Care scope in October 16, 2026 correspondence. The Texas Dental & Braces VA page lists ten locations. Veteran ownership and government certification have not been verified, and each veteran must confirm referral, authorization, and covered services before treatment.

Veteran Supporting Business

Benevida Chiropractic & Wellness Center

Active

Veteran Supporting Business

Kyle, Texas

Kyle chiropractic and wellness practice offering chiropractic care, massage therapy, and related wellness services. TVEN recognition is based on firsthand VMC founder experience, display placement, and official practice information.

Veteran Supporting Business · VMC founder reports receiving VA Community Care treatment here

TVEN-curated editorial recognition. Veteran ownership and government certification have not been verified. Individual services are subject to applicable VA authorization and coverage.

Independent collaborator

Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast & Newsletter

Active

Veteran Supporting Organization / Media Collaborator

Florida

Florida-based veteran education and media collaboration covering homeownership, VA loans, real estate, builder incentives, and veteran financial opportunities through podcast and newsletter content.

Founder: Darian Dehm

Hosted by U.S. Army veteran Darian Dehm · Veteran Supporting Organization / Media Collaborator

Existing TVEN collaborator record enhanced October 16, 2026. The newsletter publicly identifies Darian Dehm as its author. Collaboration and VMC newsletter support are recorded by TVEN operator evidence. This Florida organization is not represented as a Texas business.

TVEN member

Black Cat Land Management

Active

Dripping Springs, Texas · Central Texas

Veteran-owned Dripping Springs land management company serving Central Texas with land clearing, forestry mulching, cedar clearing, site preparation, and vegetation management for residential and commercial properties.

Founder: Cash Pollard

Official company materials identify Black Cat Land Management as a veteran-owned small business.

Business opted into TVEN after October 28, 2026 outreach. Public business facts were reviewed against the official company website. TVEN is not asserting a government veteran-business certification unless separately documented.

TVEN member

DJ Andy from Belterra

Active

Belterra / Dripping Springs, Texas

Belterra-area event DJ offering custom playlists tailored to each party, broad music selection, and self-contained event equipment including sound and lighting.

Founder: Andy Lepore

Business joined TVEN after direct outreach through the Patriots Hall veteran-business directory. Veteran ownership is not independently verified by TVEN.

Andy Lepore explicitly authorized TVEN to build the initial listing on October 28, 2026. The listing uses the business image Andy supplied directly and the public business information available from his profile.

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TVEN member

Renovation Sells - Texas Hill Country

Active

Canyon Lake / Texas Hill Country, Texas

Locally owned Texas Hill Country renovation team providing design, construction, financing coordination, pre-sale improvements, kitchens, bathrooms, refreshes, and whole-home renovation services.

Founders: Julie Schenk + Tony Schenk

Veteran-led business. Co-owner Tony Schenk served 24 years as a U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, according to the official Renovation Sells Texas Hill Country page.

Business opted into TVEN after October 28, 2026 outreach. Public service, owner, military-service, and contact details were reviewed against the official business page. TVEN is not asserting a government veteran-business certification.

TVEN member

Veterans United Home Loans

Active

Austin, Texas · Serves Texas

Austin-based mortgage lending team supporting military and civilian homebuyers, with Steve Rose specializing in VA loans and offering a range of home financing options.

Steve Rose is a U.S. Army infantry combat veteran who served on active duty in Iraq and has worked with VA home loans since 2013.

Steve Rose opted into TVEN and completed a private Registry draft on October 28, 2026. This curated member entry provides continuity while his owner-controlled Registry submission is completed. Veterans United is a private lender and is not endorsed or sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

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Local business contact

Wick Films

Contact initiated

Kyle, Texas

Kyle-area film and media production contact newly connected with TVEN. Public company details remain under verification.

Veteran ownership not verified

TVEN has not found reliable public evidence establishing veteran ownership or a veteran-business certification. No such claim is made.

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TVEN member

Strive Bridge Collective LLC

Active

Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas · North Texas

Strive Bridge Collective LLC is a veteran-owned Texas small business based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Through Golden Crown Media, we've provided professional photography and video since 2007, including event coverage, portraits, headshots and promotional content for schools, churches, organizations and businesses. We also offer leadership development and communication training. One bridge, many solutions.

Veteran-owned, as reported by the owner.

The owner approved this listing and supplied both business logos. SBA VOSB and SDVOSB certifications and Texas VetHUB certification (approved September 2, 2026) are owner-provided statements, not independently verified by TVEN. The 2007 photography and video history refers to Golden Crown Media, not the establishment date of this LLC. The address below is a mailing address, not a visitor location.

TVEN member

AJI Inspections

Active

Austin, Texas · Central Texas

AJI Inspections provides professional residential home inspections for homebuyers and sellers in the Austin area, including buyer, pre-listing, new-construction phase and 11-month warranty inspections. Owner and lead inspector Brian Stackhouse emphasizes thorough evaluations and clear inspection reporting.

Owner Brian Stackhouse publicly identifies as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Brian Stackhouse affirmatively opted into TVEN on November 4, 2026. Business facts and inspection services were reviewed against the AJI Inspections official website. TREC license number 25053 was provided by Brian and is not independently verified by TVEN. Membership does not imply government certification or endorsement.

Published Business Registry

Owner-consented businesses and veteran-supporting organizations

These records come from TVEN's reviewed Business Registry and remain separate from the curated relationship cards above. Veteran ownership and veteran-supporting participation are not interchangeable claims.

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Banner Roofing & Construction

Frisco · Denton County

Veteran-owned, GAF Master Elite and GAF Commercial Certified roofing and exterior contractor serving North Texas property owners and managers. Roof repair, replacement, coatings, waterproofing and maintenance plans. Free inspections.

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Blue Skies Foundation

Austin · Travis County

Our mission is to provide financial assistance, support services, and advocacy for the Army Aviation community and its Gold Star Families.

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MyLTCTexas

Laredo · Webb County

Veteran-owned training business based in Laredo offering online Texas LTC courses in English and Spanish, Level II security coursework, and firearms safety instruction. In-person group instruction is available by arrangement.

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Peptara Sciences

Aledo

Texas Marine Veteran Owned & Family Operated supplier of research peptides, with batch-specific COAs from U.S. laboratories. For laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Power Wash and Painting, LLC.

Spring Branch · Comal County

We are a small disabled veteran owned business. Our services include power washing, soft washing, window cleaning, interior and exterior painting and staining, parking lot striping and ADA compliance, parking lot signs and tire stops.

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Wasted Vegan

Allen · Collin County

Wasted Vegan is a Texas-based, veteran-owned food truck serving bold, flavorful plant-based comfort food. Our mission is to redefine vegan dining by creating delicious, satisfying meals that everyone can enjoy—vegan or not!

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