You don't need to start a company to help with national security. Welders build submarine parts, engineering students work on classified hypersonics research, and tradespeople can access specialized training. Military service and programs like Apex accelerators are open to anyone willing to put in the work.
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You don't need to own a business to contribute to national security. You need skills, work ethic and the willingness to take resourceful action with what you have where you are right now. John mentioned welders building submarine components, engineering students working on classified hypersonics research, and tradespeople accessing training programs that lead to mission critical careers. These aren't entrepreneurs, these are individuals who discovered their existing capabilities matter to something bigger than a paycheck. This is what hardcore daddies looks like in practice. Whether you're exploring military service, considering a career transition into defense sectors, or looking for work that connects to national purpose, the infrastructure already exists. Apex accelerators aren't just for business owners. If you think your business should be a part of it, jump on board. Workforce training programs serve individuals, research opportunities welcome students and military service. It's still the greatest meritocracy John has ever seen where everybody starts at an equal playing field and you get out what you put in.