In this episode of the ATLVets Speaker Series, we sit down with Zack Miller, CEO of Patriot Growth Capital (PGC), to explore the intersection of veteran empowerment, private equity, and long-term legacy.

Zack shares his journey from the advertising and startup world to launching a private equity firm dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through entrepreneurship by acquisition. Together with ATLVets, PGC is reshaping how veterans transition into ownership, leadership, and wealth creation.

This episode dives into:

The Barriers to Entrepreneurship – Fear, capital, mentorship, and “analysis paralysis” that hold veterans back—and how to overcome them.
The Dream Work Exercise – Why defining vision, values, and family goals is the starting point for every veteran entrepreneur.
Veteran Families as Operators – Expanding opportunities for spouses, siblings, and children to step into meaningful roles and ownership.
Defense Tech Accelerator – The vision for a Veteran Center of Excellence in Atlanta, combining human performance, technology, and dual-use innovation.
The Bigger Picture – PGC’s commitment to impacting 1 million veteran families over the next decade.

🔑 Key Takeaway: Veterans bring grit, leadership, and integrity to the table. With the right resources and ecosystem, they can move from “employee” to “owner” and create lasting generational impact.

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Zack Miller on Veteran Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, and Legacy Building