LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Marine Corp veteran Dave Burlin has spent several years helping veterans with start-up companies. It’s a grind he knows all too well, helping others overcome unique struggles in Las Vegas.
“We’re very capable of working from home but a lot of times it really does help to have other people around us especially if we’re starting growing businesses, entrepreneurship can be a very lonely road and by having people around and knowing we do have a space to go to it removes that loneliness and you never know who you’re going to meet,” Burlin explained.
Burlin teamed up with Nevada Partners to create the Veterans Entrepreneurial Library, a co-working area for veterans, providing a podcast studio, books and collaboration.
“I’ve always been very passionate. I’ve continued to serve veteran programs. I helped bring a program called Bunker Labs to Vegas,” Burlin added. “We helped veterans start and grow businesses and slowly over time books had a really big impact on my life and I thought why don’t we do the same thing with Vets in Tech.”
It’s a hidden gem, the veteran library is located in the Historic West Side, located inside the Nevada Learning Partners Center bringing services to veterans in every part of the valley.
Elias Benjelloun, entrepreneur resident at Nevada Partners said the local hub is not just open to veterans but for everyone.
“We really appreciate the great service veterans have contributed here in Nevada and that’s why we wanted to create a safe space for veterans to come and contribute their talents to our space and connect and mentor youth,” Benjelloun remarked. “We really appreciate the great service veterans have contributed here in Nevada and that’s why we wanted to create a safe space for veterans to come and contribute their talents to our space and connect and mentor youth.”
With community support, resources and networking options, Burlin said any veteran can be a business owner.
“One thing that is true is we’re use to being part of the unit and being part of a group. Anytime we can find that camaraderie in anything that we do, we’re going to be successful,” Burlin said.
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