Ryan Hunt on entrepreneurship
From Ryan Hunt - Let's Talk 10th Mountain Recruiting · · Veterans Growing America
“Mindset is everything; coupled with having a vision and plotting out your mission, you need to have multiple plans and be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to succeed in entrepreneurship.”
On , Ryan Hunt, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC, spoke about entrepreneurship during Ryan Hunt - Let's Talk 10th Mountain Recruiting on Veterans Growing America.
About Ryan Hunt
Ryan Hunt, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Highwoods Properties and founder of 10th Mountain LLC, appeared on the Veteran's Growing America Podcast in April 2025. He described his company as a tech company whose primary function is recruiting, and said that its high rate of return clients set the company up for a strong start in 2025. Hunt stated that his team has helped military veterans transition into the civilian workforce and that coaching is offered for free. He also noted that in 2016 a sticker endeavor made $600,000, which he described as a high point in his entrepreneurial journey. Hunt discussed challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, saying he had to learn to overcome being close-minded and not receptive to feedback. He stated that mindset, vision, and having multiple flexible plans are essential for success in entrepreneurship. Hunt advised veterans to take the transition process seriously, educate themselves, and advocate for their benefits, and said that the most important aspect of veteran organizations is the network they provide.