Leadership • Service • Business Readiness

Developing high-potential veterans
into elite business leaders.

Translating battlefield leadership into boardroom success. Empowering top-tier veterans to lead the future of business.

Supporting America’s veterans in their next chapter of service through world-class business readiness, executive-caliber development, and measurable economic impact.
Overview

From military leadership to measurable business capability.

Valor Advisory Project develops high-potential veterans into elite business leaders prepared for entrepreneurship, executive roles, and complex operating environments.

We deliver advisory-grade business immersion and applied operating experience that translates military leadership into measurable business capability. Through selective cohorts, real-world advisory labs, and executive-caliber peer networks, participants build demonstrated mastery across finance, revenue strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution.

For corporate and institutional partners, Valor Advisory Project serves as a high-efficiency, outcome-driven vehicle for veteran workforce and leadership development. Partners benefit from measurable ESG outcomes, rigorous reporting, tax-advantaged giving, and brand alignment rooted in performance, leadership, and national service.

Valor Advisory Project exists to ensure those who served our nation continue to lead as operators, executives, and founders driving durable economic impact.

Our Mission
Leadership that continues long after service.
Valor Advisory Project transforms the leadership and discipline of America’s veterans into elite business readiness through advisory-level education and applied training at no cost to veterans.
  • Selective cohorts built for high-potential veteran leaders
  • Applied advisory labs grounded in real business challenges
  • Executive-caliber peer networks and mentorship
  • Outcome-driven development with measurable results
Why It Matters

The leadership already exists. The business access gap is the problem.

Each year, more than 200,000 service members transition to civilian life, yet many lack access to the strategic business education needed to thrive in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership.

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Leadership Without Translation

Veterans bring extraordinary leadership, discipline, and decision-making experience, but often need a clearer bridge into finance, operations, sales, and growth strategy.

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Missed Economic Opportunity

Untapped veteran potential means missed opportunities for stronger businesses, job creation, and broader community growth.

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A Better Development Model

Valor creates a direct path from service-based leadership to business mastery through immersive, real-world, performance-driven development.

Our Model

Built to create measurable value for both veteran leaders and partners.

Valor Advisory Project is designed to deliver impact on two fronts: equipping veterans with real business capability while giving partners a meaningful, measurable way to invest in leadership development.

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For Veteran Leaders

You’ve led in the field; now lead the market. We provide the mentorship, strategic training, and executive positioning to turn your military background into elite business leadership.

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For Corporate & Institutional Partners

We equip your organization with battle-tested leadership. We identify high-potential veterans and refine them into elite corporate executives who drive growth from day one.

Education • Mentorship • Advisory

Real-world business education powered by experienced operators.

Valor Advisory Project connects participants with experienced business leaders, advisors, and subject matter experts across every major area of business operations. Our mission is centered around education, mentorship, and practical business readiness designed to create long-term success.

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Expertise Across Every Business Function

Valor’s network includes subject matter experts in accounting, finance, operations, marketing, leadership, logistics, technology, sales, organizational development, and more. Bringing practical insight from real-world experience.

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From Startups to Enterprise Organizations

Our advisors and volunteers have experience ranging from startup development and entrepreneurial growth to leadership within large corporations and complex operating environments.

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Flexible Support for Individuals and Teams

Valor provides support for individuals, leadership teams, and organizations through one-on-one mentoring, educational sessions, advisory guidance, workshops, and collaborative group engagement.

Built around education, mentorship, and access.

Valor Advisory Project is designed to support both veterans and non-veterans through meaningful business education and advisory services. By connecting participants with volunteer experts and experienced leaders across diverse industries, Valor creates opportunities for growth, leadership development, operational understanding, and long-term business readiness at every stage of the journey.

Measurable Impact

Designed for durable outcomes, not symbolic support.

90%
Improved Mastery

Veterans report stronger mastery in finance, sales, and operations.

75%
Career Advancement

Participants achieve promotions, expanded responsibilities, or successful venture launches within 12 months.

200+
Veterans Supported Annually

Scaling impact through continued program growth and partner support.

Meet the Founders

Built by leaders who believe service should continue to create impact.

At the heart of Valor Advisory Project are three founders who believe leadership is about service, trust, and helping others rise. Together, they bring decades of experience across military leadership, operations, and business strategy to guide the next generation of leaders.

Lee Ambrose
Founder & CEO
Lee Ambrose

Combat veteran and retired military aviator with deep expertise in C-suite leadership, operations, and program management across SaaS, government contracting, and global supply chains.

George Davis
Co-Founder & Executive Director
George Davis

Former U.S. Army leader with extensive experience in business development, federal contracting, and strategic partnerships, known for aligning strategy with execution.

Ryan Harris
Co-Founder & Program Director
Ryan Harris

Strategic operator with 15+ years scaling companies across SaaS, healthcare, and emerging tech, connecting strategy, systems, and execution to drive measurable growth.

Why Partner With Us

A high-efficiency way to invest in veteran leadership and long-term economic impact.

Valor Advisory Project provides organizations with a structured, outcome-driven approach to supporting veteran leadership development while creating measurable impact across communities and industries.

Elite Program

Not another nonprofit—the nation’s premier veteran business leadership accelerator designed for real outcomes.

Authentic Impact

Measurable results tied directly to veteran growth, leadership development, and long-term success.

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Proven Efficiency

Maximize tax benefits and philanthropic impact while minimizing administrative and compliance burden.

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Patriotic Legacy

Align your brand with service, leadership, and national impact while supporting those who served.

Partnership Levels

Choose a level of impact.

Valor Advisory Project offers partnership opportunities designed to align mission, visibility, and measurable outcomes with the level of support that best fits your organization.

Annual Commitment
$500k

Founding Partner

  • Recognition as a Founding Partner of the nation’s premier veteran business leadership accelerator.
  • Prominent acknowledgment across all Valor communications and events.
  • Quarterly legacy reports highlighting veteran success stories, community impact, and donor recognition.
  • Invitation to the annual Valor Summit.
  • Priority participation in program expansions and national initiatives.
Annual Commitment
$250k

Strategic Partner

  • Recognition as a Strategic Ally in veteran leadership advancement.
  • Bi-annual impact briefs with inspiring participant outcomes and program growth updates.
  • Access to select Valor networking forums connecting donors, veteran leaders, and advisors.
  • Acknowledgment in national communications and donor honor rolls.
Annual Commitment
$100k

Supporting Partner

  • Recognition as a Supporting Partner in building America’s next generation of veteran leaders.
  • Annual impact report with highlights of participant development and community ripple effects.
  • Invitation to select Valor Advisory gatherings celebrating veteran achievement.
Partner With Valor

Support the mission in a way that fits you.

There are three meaningful ways to support Valor Advisory Project: make a donation to help advance veteran business readiness, join us at an event as a speaker or guest, or support Valor by engaging with and sharing our mission on social media.

Give

Donate

Help fund programs, resources, and opportunities that prepare high-potential veterans for their next chapter of leadership.

Donate
Engage

Join Us

Attend an upcoming Valor event, participate as a guest, or share your experience as a speaker supporting veteran growth.

Join Us
Amplify

Support

Follow Valor Advisory Project on social media, share our updates, and help expand awareness of the mission.

Support
Next Steps

Ready to support America’s veterans in their next chapter of service?

Contact the founding team to discuss partnership opportunities, giving strategy, or ways to support veteran leadership development.