In this episode of Veteran Ventures, we sit down with Jay Miseli — a former Army Armor Officer turned executive and entrepreneur.

Jay shares his journey of post-military reinvention: from starting with a traditional transition playbook to realizing he had fallen into the trap of not breaking the paradigm. His reflections are brutally honest, deeply relatable, and incredibly helpful for any veteran navigating uncertainty after service.

We cover:

- Why doing “everything right” doesn’t guarantee fulfillment

- The power (and danger) of identity anchors from the military

- Misapplied purpose: how to recognize it and recalibrate

- Advice on navigating missteps, emotional burnout, and leadership friction

- Lessons from building Red Thread X, a company transforming the conference experience in tech and defense

Jay’s story is a reminder that transition isn’t a single event - it’s an ongoing journey that requires curiosity, courage, and the willingness to reinvent yourself.

-------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Jay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymiseli/

Red Thread X: https://www.theredthreadx.com/

-------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Griffin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinbrand/

Connect with Jack: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiimortgagebroker/

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And as always: Go do the thing. Make that decision. Find your next mission.