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Service Academy Business MastermindAuthor: Scott Mackes, USNA '01
The Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) is a transformational program for Service Academy graduates who are building businesses. Our podcast features entrepreneurial success stories from the Service Academy community (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy). To learn more, please visit: www.sabmgroup.com. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#341: Helping Defense Contractors Work Smarter with AI, Anthony Pinto USNA '14
Sunday, 2 November, 2025
Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ ____ Anthony Pinto is the founder of Veteran Vectors, an AI consulting and automation company serving defense and government contractors. A former submarine officer with nine years of service, Anthony previously appeared on the SABM podcast in April 2020 while still on active duty, managing real estate deals from overseas. After leaving the Navy and navigating the challenges of military spouse life, Anthony pivoted from real estate to launch Veteran Vectors in 2025. His company helps small and medium-sized defense tech companies compete with prime contractors by automating manual processes, streamlining compliance audits, and building custom AI solutions. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Anthony about: Veteran Vectors Mission: Helping defense and government contractors use AI to automate manual processes in HR, compliance, and backend operations. The RAPID Framework: Identifying tasks for automation using criteria like repetitive, accuracy-driven, process-driven, input-heavy, and digitized workflows. Real-World Applications: Examples include payroll automation, job search tools, and CMMC compliance audits that save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Military Spouse Entrepreneurship: Building a remote business that provides flexibility during frequent relocations and duty station changes. Family First Philosophy: Taking a six-month break from real estate to focus on family after his first daughter's NICU stay and finding clarity in the process. Timestamps: 00:31 Catching Up: Life Changes and Career Shifts 01:32 Introducing Veteran Vectors 02:02 The Mission of Veteran Vectors 03:47 From Real Estate to AI: A Personal Journey 09:37 AI Solutions for Business Efficiency 17:05 Future Goals and Vision 23:01 Balancing Family and Career Connect with Anthony: veteranvectors.io LinkedIn | Anthony Pinto anthony@veteranvectors.io If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Anthony for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01
