For the Zoomies

Nov 25 2024 83 ep. 54 mins 5

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The For the Zoomies podcast is hosted by Air Force Academy cadet Andrew Cormier, with the intention of helping anyone who is thinking about commissioning into the United States Air Force by providing insight into what jobs in this branch are like. Every episode is an interview with an Air Force officer asking questions to get a first-hand, in-depth perspective on what different mission sets are like. Tune in for some insight and a war story or two! The views presented are those of the speaker or author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its components

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Capt Garrett Kauppila '19 - How Can Officers Be Smarter With Their Money? | DFM Series Ep 15

Nov 25 2024 67 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with USAFA investments instructor Capt Kap to discuss his interest in personal finance as well as keeping in mind that having money isn't good in itself. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com

Maj J Mintzmyer '12 - He Found His Investing Niche in Shipping & Logistics as a Cadet and Has Stuck With It Since! | Perspective Ep 26

Nov 04 2024 83 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Founder of Value Investor's Edge and RPA pilot Maj J Mintzmyer '12 to discuss his his experience with higher education including Harvard CSAF Phd and how he started writing investment blogs on seeking alpha while he was a cadet. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its compo

Dave Won '10 - Our Money Issues Are Emotional Problems That Can't Be Solved with a Practical Solution | DFM Series Ep 14

Oct 14 2024 54 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Dave Won & Co. Dave Won '10 to discuss his journey with teaching behavioral personal finance. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary '93 - The Spirit Missions at USAFA Make the Astro GRs Somewhat Bearable, Keeping Your Head Held High as a Cadet | Perspective Ep 25

Oct 04 2024 60 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment for the Department of the Air Force, Dr. Ravi Chaudhary '93 to discuss some cadet themes that never seem to go away, spirit missions, and how cadets can feel closer to the fight despite their Astro GRs. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not

Jake Sortor '15 - How Do You Respond to Losing Your Pilot Qualification? Start a Company | Perspective Ep 24

Sep 18 2024 65 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Jake Sortor, founder of Rehydrate, to discuss his time as a cadet, getting a JDMBA, and his start-up. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.beehiiv.com Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-

Maj Gen Pierre Real - Bridging Perspectives of Service Academies Across Countries and Cultures | French Air Force Academy Superintendent | Perspective Ep 23

Jul 15 2024 47 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with French Air and Space Force Academy Superintendent Maj Gen Pierre Real to discuss the military-cultural differences between the French and U.S. Air Force Academies. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsle

Capt Dan Weissenhofer '15 - Acquisitions Officer and Co-Founder of the Ugly Company | DFM Series Ep 13

Jun 24 2024 53 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Innovation Instructor Capt Dan Weissenhofer to discuss his experience helping to build the Ugly company as well as give a breakdown of what Kessel Run does. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https://forthezoomies-newsletter.be

Loyd Bradley Jr '14 - Financial Managers and Their Role Inside and Out of the Air Force | DFM Series Ep 12

Jun 10 2024 57 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Goldman Sachs investment banker Loyd Bradley Jr ‘14 to discuss his experience as a financial manager in the Air Force, and how he transitioned to enter the financial services industry. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components. Andrew Cormier Newsletter: https

Kristov George '16 - Who Said Engineers Can't Break Into Finance? Equity Research Analyst at MFS | Perspective Ep 22

May 27 2024 59 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Equity Research Analyst Kristov George '16 to discuss the ins and outs of picking stocks for an investment management firm after spending time as a developmental engineer. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (04:45) Time at the Academy (10:30) Learning how to learn outside of the Academy (14:50) Role of a developmental engineer (20:15) Go

Brian Niswander '90 - Leaving the Military isn't as Easy As You Think, Visit Military-Transition.org | Perspective Ep 21

May 13 2024 46 mins

Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with founder of Military-Transition.org Brian Niswander '90 to discuss what it takes to have a successful transition from the military. Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (08:20) Time in Active Duty (14:30) What is Military-Transition.org ? (17:00) What data do you collect? (24:20) Key learnings from collecting this data (29:00) Aspects of a