Mission: Career Transition — Translating Your Military Experience for Civilian Success

Making the transition from military to civilian employment can feel like stepping into a whole new world with its own language and expectations. In this session, three veterans now leading at Esri will share their insights on how to translate your military experience into language that resonates with private-sector employers. You’ll learn how to highlight your transferable skills, reframe accomplishments using corporate terminology, and communicate your value with confidence. The conversation will also explore how companies can continue to support veterans after they’re hired, from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), inclusive benefits, and mentorship opportunities. Whether you’re preparing for your next mission or helping others find success in theirs, this discussion offers real-world strategies for thriving beyond the uniform.

Josh Gomez

Josh Gomez

Greg Tenore

Greg Tenore

Matt Marino

Matt Marino

Ready to kickstart your tech career after service? Code Platoon is here to make it happen! Join Greg Drobny, Code Platoon’s Student Outreach and Recruitment Manager, for a lively fireside chat on how this non-profit is helping veterans and military families break into the tech world. Offering full-stack software engineering courses at a fraction of the cost of typical bootcamps, Code Platoon is dedicated to making tech training affordable and accessible to those who’ve served. Greg—a former Airborne Infantryman and passionate advocate for military families—will dive into student success stories, Code Platoon’s unique training model, and the rising demand for veterans in tech.

Greg Drobny (He/Him)

Greg Drobny is a former Airborne Infantryman, PSYOP Team Chief, political consultant, professional mil blogger, and is Code Platoon’s Student Outreach and Recruitment Manager. He holds a BA and MA in history, and a Masters of Science in organizational psychology. He is married with four children who keep him more than slightly busy and is passionate about helping veterans find their paths in life and develop the skills needed to pursue their goals.

oin Flossie Hall, a military spouse and serial entrepreneur who has successfully launched and exited 7-figure businesses in industries such as e-commerce, ed-tech, and CPG, for this special conversation on empowering military spouses to become the next generation of business leaders. Currently, as CEO of the Stella Foundation, she leads a mission supporting over 10,000 female founders and facilitating over $200 million in capital. Flossie will discuss overcoming employment gaps, securing flexible work opportunities, and how military spouses can leverage their unique skills for business success. Through her work, Flossie has helped thousands of founders, including military spouses like herself, launch and sustain their ventures while securing major partnerships with companies like Amazon and USAA. This conversation will inspire and equip military spouses to take charge of their careers, despite the challenges of a mobile lifestyle. Sign up for our next summit for free here: https://bit.ly/PTFSummit

Flossie Hall (She/Her)

Flossie is an accomplished serial entrepreneur who has generated and exited 7-figure businesses across e-commerce, ed-tech, CPG, mass production and more. She has built and scaled global entrepreneurial education training programs, accelerators, and military programs using both remote and in-person educational curricula and technology. Through the programs Flossie has built, she has had an impact on thousands of founders globally to start, scale, and sustain their own businesses. Flossie has secured global partnerships and sponsorships with companies such as Amazon, USAA, Nasdaq, Yahoo Small Business, and more. Flossie has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. Flossie stays incredibly busy managing a portfolio of companies and teams across CPG, Marketing and EdTech, as well as stepping into her role as CEO of San Diego-based non-profit Stella Foundation, serving over 10K female founders and female funders globally facilitating over $200 million in capital. Flossie resides in Western NY with her husband and four children. She loves all things NPR, the ocean, and reading a book a week.