Entrepreneur Spotlight: Joe Naumann
Veteran Joe Naumann does not shy away from grief. In fact, he embraces it so he can ease the burden for hurting families. Through his own experience, the founder of
March 16, 2023
The Second Service Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports military entrepreneurs through coaching, resources and capital, as well as an innovative mentorship program.
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Navy veteran Martha Schoenewe is the Founder of Tangent Tees, which offers custom athletic shirts for both plus-size and smaller individuals. Having been a part of the Second Service Foundation’s speed coaching and the Regional Military Entrepreneur Challenge™ pitch competition, Martha has continued to be a familiar face in the Second Service Community. She competed once again in the National pitch competition after receiving further education and speed coaching, and she has also been a vocal participant in our Finding Your Second Service executive coaching program. The Second Service Foundation’s resources, services, and capital grant have been utilized to launch Tangent Tees website and further her business reach.
Veteran Joe Naumann does not shy away from grief. In fact, he embraces it so he can ease the burden for hurting families. Through his own experience, the founder of
Nawras Taffal is the founder of Young Engineers of America, with the purpose to empower engineers of all backgrounds with different social and educational programs. Currently, he is launching a
Military entrepreneurs face challenges after serving our country and constant relocation, including access to capital, connecting with qualified mentors, and limited local networks. With your charitable donation, Second Service Foundation is able to provide coaching, capital, and resources to offer a hand up, and not a hand out, for those that put their lives on the line for the American Dream.
