Host: Zack Knight
Guest: Lindsey Streeter, Military Affairs Executive, Bank of America; retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major; Owner, Savannah Hurricanes; Founder, Streeter Esports & Entertainment
Recorded at: The Buckhead Club, Atlanta
Episode Summary
Lindsey Streeter unpacks the difference between veteran-friendly and veteran-ready, shares the “divine timing” behind his transition to Bank of America, and details practical systems that improve retention, mobility, and belonging for veteran talent. He also talks entrepreneurship—the Savannah Hurricanes, community impact that earned national recognition, and why legacy is the point of the work.
Timestamps
00:00–01:06 – Welcome, road-warrior points for Lindsey & Lena; ATLVets 12-city expansion
01:06–02:01 – ATLVets update: 30,000-sq-ft Roswell Veterans Center of Excellence (co-working, accelerator, human performance)
02:01–05:35 – Who Lindsey is beyond the bio: purpose, the “dash,” widowhood, second chances, community focus
05:35–06:21 – Entrepreneurship thread: Savannah Hurricanes, community programs, national recognition; thoroughbred ownership as legacy
06:21–11:20 – Why the Army, early years, mentors who shaped a 31-year career, sitting the E-9 board and realizing the path fit
11:20–13:11 – Favorite assignment: Savannah (1989), Desert Shield/Storm
13:52–17:26 – Transition fear, the phone call that changed everything, veteran rotational program at Bank of America
18:08–22:18 – Veteran-ready vs. veteran-friendly: right-fit recruiting, five-year lookback, precision nets
22:18–25:07 – Veteran Onboarding Initiative (90-day buddy), ERG scale, safe-space learning
25:07–26:40 – Veteran Development Program: 5-month cohorts, senior-leader exposure, capstone, retention & mobility outcomes
27:25–29:14 – What keeps vets: visible path to progress & purpose; paid service time (TRWB, Team Rubicon)
29:14–30:27 – The big vision: careers for veterans and military spouses; portability matters
31:06–33:48 – Entrepreneurship as purpose; measurable community impact and recognition
33:48–34:47 – Reality check: ~20% of transitioning vets start businesses; the capital/network gap
36:42–38:11 – How BofA helps vet founders: CDFIs, Bunker Labs/IVMF, dedicated small-business bankers
39:11–44:10 – Hiring advice: dedicated veteran recruiters, translate MOS, hire for coachability, avoid credential inflation theater
47:22–49:09 – Becoming veteran-ready without alienating non-vets; why some vets don’t self-ID
48:28–49:09 – Life Event Services: one number when life hits
53:26–55:16 – Financial literacy gaps; Better Money Habits origin story for military families
59:56–1:04:23 – Purpose and the personal mission statement (Covey influence), living consistently across roles
1:05:21–1:10:26 – Why ATLVets exists: solving the “Now what?” after TAP; VetOPS, accelerator, and sustainable impact model
1:10:26–1:11:04 – Wrap, networking, and selfies (season tickets, anyone?)
Key Ideas
Veteran-ready = systems: precision hiring, 90-day buddies, ERG-powered belonging, visible mobility, Guard/Reserve support, Life Event Services.
Purpose retains: service opportunities on company time satisfy the mission drive.
Entrepreneurship needs scaffolding: CDFIs for capital readiness; incubators/accelerators for reps; pitch platforms for proof.
Translate, don’t transpose: MOS ≠ job title; hire for potential and humility.
Financial literacy is aftercare: VA loan realities, tax exemptions, and post-purchase education matter.
Pull Quotes
“I’m dealing with the dash right now.”
“Friendly is the welcome mat; ready is the furnished living room and a closed back door.”
“A designated veteran recruiter must see what’s not on the résumé—and have trust with hiring managers.”
“Give vets a path and a purpose; many will stay even if they don’t move—because they could.”
