Military Veteran Networking
LEADERSHIP
BEYOND
THE FRONTLINE
Be part of something bigger than ourselves. Connect with purpose-driven veterans who share military camaraderie, leadership, and ambition.
Military Veteran Networking
LEADERSHIP BEYOND
THE FRONTLINE
THE FRONTLINE
Be part of something bigger than ourselves. Connect with purpose-driven veterans who share military camaraderie, leadership, and ambition.
Meritorious
is a private community for military veteran and military spouse business leaders with

Member Portal

Networking Events

Professional Development

Communities
Accelerate your connections and further hone your leadership skills and business acumen through

Mentor Connect

Tactical Decision Games

Masterminds
Meritorious
is a private community for military veteran and military spouse business leaders with
is a private community for military veteran and military spouse business leaders with

Member Portal

Networking Events

Professional Development

Communities
Accelerate your connections and further hone your leadership skills and business acumen through

Mentor Connect

Tactical Decision Games

Masterminds
“Our mission is to empower our military and veteran leaders to grow together long after we take off our uniform. Veterans are an incredible workforce. We dominate entrepreneurship and are the backbone of American business. Harnessing military camaraderie through a single community allows us to excel professionally while contributing to a greater purpose, as we did in service.”
Ryan Loya, Co-Founder, Meritorious
USMC Veteran, 2/5 Fox Company


“Our mission is to empower our military and veteran leaders to grow together long after we take off our uniform. Veterans are an incredible workforce. We dominate entrepreneurship and are the backbone of American business. Harnessing military camaraderie through a single community allows us to excel professionally while contributing to a greater purpose, as we did in service.”
Ryan Loya, Co-Founder, Meritorious
USMC Veteran, 2/5 Fox Company
HOW MERITORIOUS CREATES VALUE
100 Respondents Said…
Leverages camaraderie and network effect of the military community
Meet trustworthy, qualified decision makers
Peer-to-peer interactions resulting in professional and small business partnerships
Mentorship to enhance productivity so we can better serve our clients and local communities
Cold outreach is more often answered by fellow veterans
Raises the profile of military culture through a centralized community
Bridges donors and nonprofits serving active duty, veterans, and their families
Networking with fellow military members is vital to continued growth
“HOW MERITORIOUS CREATES VALUE”
100 Respondents Said…
Leverages camaraderie and network effect of the military community
Meet trustworthy, qualified decision makers
Peer-to-peer interactions resulting in professional and small business partnerships
Mentorship to enhance productivity so we can better serve our clients and local communities
Cold outreach is more often answered by fellow veterans
Raises the profile of military culture through a centralized community
Bridges donors and nonprofits serving active duty, veterans, and their families
Networking with fellow military members is vital to continued growth
OUR MEMBER PORTAL GOES BEYOND TRADITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA
Meet advisors via Mentor Connect, RSVP to in-house events, and access Startup SMB Hub to engage entrepreneurs and investors.
WHO’S AROUND ME? (MOBILE APP LAUNCHING SOON!)
Whether traveling on business or hanging out locally, use our mobile app to geolocate and meetup with members nearby.
OPTIMIZE YOUR NETWORK THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL EVENTS
Join our fast paced Tactical Decision Games to resolve issues, gain new ideas, and leverage the collective wisdom of military-connected leaders.
EXECUTIVE COACH LED MASTERMINDS TO FAST TRACK GROWTH
We offer masterminds for aspiring leaders, business owners, and transitioning veterans to sharpen personal and professional skills.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Our all-in-one, centralized member portal goes beyond social networking. Members can:
Geolocate and meet-up using our mobile app
Leverage in-house peer-to-peer networking events
Optimize career and business via coach led masterminds
Be a mentor, and find a business advisor, via Mentor Connect
Build B2B and investor contacts with our Startup SMB Hub
Search for career opportunities or find high caliber talent
Join Meritorious Working Committees to move the needle on military-connected issues


PARTNER BENEFITS
Meritorious offers partners enhanced, targeted visibility (nonprofits receive in-kind support):
Custom organization page listed on our partner directory
Host events and highlight external events within the portal
Post jobs and opportunities on our careers page
Inclusion in external and internal communications
Nominate team members as mentors on Mentor Connect
Create your own community within Meritorious
EVENTS
Join us at one of our many upcoming events, or host an experience to leverage your business and services.
TACTICAL DECISION GAMES
Peer-to-Peer Networking and Situational Exercise
January 14, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MASTER DISRUPTION: HOW TO PREDICT & DECIDE
With Superforecaster, Regina Joseph
January 19, 2021 | 6:00PM ETMERITORIOUS MASTERMIND
Business Development for Founders, Six Part Series
January 25, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS FIRESIDE CHAT
With Barry Bridger (Air Force Lt. Col., Vietnam POW)
January 28, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS TALKS: AMAZON
Q&A with Beau Higgins, Senior Manager Military Affairs
February 2, 2021 | 2:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS PARTNER CONVENING
Quarterly Business to Business Networking
February 18, 2021 | 2:00PM ET
MEMBER BENEFITS
Our all-in-one, centralized member portal goes beyond social networking. Members can:

Geolocate and meet-up using our mobile app
Leverage in-house peer-to-peer networking events
Optimize career and business via coach led masterminds
Be a mentor, and find a business advisor, via Mentor Connect
Build B2B and investor contacts with our Startup SMB Hub
Search for career opportunities or find high caliber talent
Join Meritorious Working Committees to move the needle on military-connected issues

PARTNER BENEFITS
Meritorious offers partners enhanced, targeted visibility (nonprofits receive in-kind support):
Custom organization page listed on our partner directory
Host events and highlight external events within the portal
Post jobs and opportunities on our careers page
Inclusion in external and internal communications
Nominate team members as mentors on Mentor Connect
Create your own community within Meritorious
EVENTS
Join us at one of our many upcoming events, or host an experience to leverage your business and services.
TACTICAL DECISION GAMES
Peer-to-Peer Networking and Situational Exercise
January 14, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MASTER DISRUPTION: HOW TO PREDICT & DECIDE
With Superforecaster, Regina Joseph
January 19, 2021 | 6:00PM ETMERITORIOUS MASTERMIND
Business Development for Founders, Six Part Series
January 25, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS FIRESIDE CHAT
With Barry Bridger (Air Force Lt. Col., Vietnam POW)
January 28, 2021 | 6:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS TALKS: AMAZON
Q&A with Beau Higgins, Senior Manager Military Affairs
February 2, 2021 | 2:00PM ET
MERITORIOUS PARTNER CONVENING
Quarterly Business to Business Networking
February 18, 2021 | 2:00PM ET
MEMBERSHIP
For less than a bottle of Dewar’s, gain access to a pre-vetted community of likeminded individuals who want to see each other succeed. Membership is open to military veteran and military spouse leaders. Transitioning veterans receive a one year, complimentary membership.
ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP: $25 / YEAR
Access to Member Portal (App Coming Soon!)
Directory, Direct Messaging, Jobs and More
Connect with Advisors via Mentor Connect
Networking Events and Tactical Decision Games
Monthly Masterminds
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP: $500 / YEAR
Essential Membership, plus
Listed as a Partner Organization
Custom Organization Page
Inclusion in Internal and External Communications
Post Jobs and Opportunities
Option to Co-Host Event
TRANSITIONING VETERANS & MILITARY SPOUSES
COMPLIMENTARY ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP
Transitioning active duty service members and their spouses can use Meritorious to connect with mentors, attend peer-to-peer networking events, and Masterminds specific to those transitioning. Veterans who transitioned out of the service within the last 12 months can also apply.
MEMBERSHIP
For less than a bottle of Dewar’s, gain access to a pre-vetted community of likeminded individuals who want to see each other succeed. Membership is open to military veteran and military spouse leaders. Transitioning veterans receive a one year, complimentary membership.
ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP
$25 / YEAR
Access to Member Portal (App Coming Soon!)
Directory, Direct Messaging, Jobs and More
Connect with Advisors via Mentor Connect
Networking Events and Tactical Decision Games
Monthly Masterminds
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP
$500 / YEAR
Essential Membership, plus
Listed as a Partner Organization
Custom Organization Page
Inclusion in Internal and External Communications
Post Jobs and Opportunities
Option to Co-Host Event
TRANSITIONING VETERANS & MILITARY SPOUSES
COMPLIMENTARY ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP
Transitioning active duty service members (full-time members of the military only) and their spouses can use Meritorious to connect with mentors, attend peer-to-peer networking events, and Masterminds specific to those transitioning. Veterans who transitioned out of the service within the last 12 months can also apply.

VETERAN HIRING
Meritorious offers mutually beneficial opportunities for both members and companies hiring veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses. Hiring managers can:
Post career opportunities
Interface with high caliber talent pipeline
Connect with transitioning service members, recently transitioned veterans and military spouses
Support mentorship pathways
Host networking events, Masterminds, or custom events
Support veteran affinity groups by sponsoring employee memberships

VETERAN HIRING
Meritorious offers mutually beneficial opportunities for both members and companies hiring veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses. Hiring managers can:
Post career opportunities
Interface with high caliber talent pipeline
Connect with transitioning service members, recently transitioned veterans and military spouses
Support mentorship pathways
Host networking events, Masterminds, or custom events
Support veteran affinity groups by sponsoring employee memberships
MENTOR CONNECT

We’re not reinventing the wheel or competing with other mentorship platforms. Rather, we offer an additional avenue for members to mentor others, find a mentor, or both.

Our focus is top-down. Mentorship of business owners, nonprofit professionals, and executives paves the way for operational efficiently, improved decision making, and stronger leadership.

Mentors with military backgrounds truly understand the plight of transitioning service members and spouses. Many are decision makers ready to hire and train.
MENTOR CONNECT

We’re not reinventing the wheel or competing with other mentorship platforms. Rather, we offer an additional avenue for members to mentor others, find a mentor, or both.

Our focus is top-down. Mentorship of business owners, nonprofit professionals, and executives paves the way for operational efficiently, improved decision making, and stronger leadership.

Mentors with military backgrounds truly understand the plight of transitioning service members and spouses. Many are decision makers ready to hire and train.