This NY Vet Went From Enlisted Marine To CEO Of His Own Startup

This Marine turned entrepreneur credits his expanding circle of friends as a major force in his post-service success.
Brendan Hart wanted to be a fireman, not a Marine. As a New Yorker who saw the devastation of the Sept. 11 attacks first-hand, he felt a burn that all veterans can identify with: the desire to serve. He immediately tried to join New York Fire Department, but so did a lot of other people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.The waitlist was several years, forcing Hart to reevaluate his future.