Leadership / Growth / Impact
Lead from experience.
Build what lasts.
From the Air Force to the boardroom, I help businesses grow, lead with purpose, and turn hard-earned perspective into lasting impact.
A point of view earned in service
Clarity when the stakes are high.
Dr. Mike Rathbun is a U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & CEO of DuraVault Capital—a veteran-led operations holding firm focused on acquiring and growing government-contracting companies in construction-related sectors.
That path—from service with a Top Secret clearance to leading multi-million-dollar acquisitions—shaped a practical philosophy: move with purpose, take care of the people beside you, and build for the long term.
Read the full story20+
years of leadership experience
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veteran-led platform: DuraVault Capital
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lenses: leadership, entrepreneurship, transition
Speaking & media
Lessons for the moment that matters.
Invite Mike to share honest, useful lessons from the battlefield, boardroom, and beyond—on leadership under pressure, entrepreneurship with intent, and the transition from service to a new mission.
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