How a Royal Marine built a thriving tech business
Mon Jun 16 2025
What does it take to build a business after military service?
Nick Haley, founder of Little Big Tech and military veteran, speaks with entrepreneur Ben Williams about his journey from the military into business. Ben shares how his career began in the Marines, what he learned during a tough tour in Afghanistan, and how those experiences shaped his values and leadership style.
They talk about how Ben made the leap from coaching football teams to founding Loopin, a tech platform designed to help businesses understand and support their people. Ben opens up about the challenges of raising money, learning to sell, and coping with setbacks, while staying true to the mindset he developed in the forces.
If you're leaving the military or building something of your own, this conversation offers practical lessons, honest reflections, and plenty of ideas for what’s possible after service.
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What does it take to build a business after military service? Nick Haley, founder of Little Big Tech and military veteran, speaks with entrepreneur Ben Williams about his journey from the military into business. Ben shares how his career began in the Marines, what he learned during a tough tour in Afghanistan, and how those experiences shaped his values and leadership style. They talk about how Ben made the leap from coaching football teams to founding Loopin, a tech platform designed to help businesses understand and support their people. Ben opens up about the challenges of raising money, learning to sell, and coping with setbacks, while staying true to the mindset he developed in the forces. If you're leaving the military or building something of your own, this conversation offers practical lessons, honest reflections, and plenty of ideas for what’s possible after service.