Mike LeBlanc
VETERAN SPOTLIGHT
Maj. Mike LeBlanc served as an infantry and intelligence officer throughout the course of his military career. He served twelve months as an advisor to the Afghan Army in Southern Helmand Province where he led over 300 combat patrols for which he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Upon his return from Afghanistan, LeBlanc joined 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in Camp Pendleton, and was immediately deployed to the Arabian Peninsula to join Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula (JSOTF-AP). He was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his work against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Following his military service, LeBlanc earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and became an accomplished entrepreneur. He co-founded Foundation Future Industries, a defense-focused robotics company building autonomous systems for the Department of Defense, and previously co founded Cobalt Robotics, a Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Coatue-backed startup acquired in 2024. He resides in Newport Beach, CA with his wife and three children.
Our Mission
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Marines leave the service with discipline, leadership, and a mission-first mindset. But transitioning to civilian life can still be challenging. Our goal is to ensure no Marine has to navigate that transition alone.
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By connecting Marines with mentors, education, and a strong professional network, we help bridge the gap between service and civilian careers. The mission is simple: help Marines successfully step into their next chapter.