Tom Moore: Using military experience to empower customers and build a unicorn

Our guest on the podcast today is Tom Moore; an ex-platoon commander who founded a talent incubator to help war veterans break into the tech sector. Now, WithYouWithMe has expanded to find work for neurodivergent and gender diverse communities, military spouses, and indigenous populations. Tom speaks to us about being a CEO transparent about mental health, the power of hiring neurodivergent candidates, and having humility as a leader.

Here's what we discussed during our discussion:

• Could you tell us more about your background and upbringing and what was that like? (00:49)
• You say that when you were younger, you felt like you didn’t fit into society. Was that the reason you went into the army or would you say it was more your family history of service? (03:23)
• What were your experiences like in the army? (06:50)
• Could you tell us why you ended up leaving the army and what the next chapter of your life held? (10:53)
• Is there a link between jobs in the army and the tech industry? (18:24)
• Do you find that neurodiverse people do well in tech jobs? (21:46)
• You said you experienced mental health issues after leaving the army. Is this something you still struggle with today? (26:59)
• What's the power of being transparent with your mental health as a CEO? (30:57)
• What does the future hold for WithYouWithMe? (35:09)
• You mentioned making movies was a personal goal. Could you tell us about this? (36:56)
• Why does it matter if you are or were a veteran when applying for certain jobs? (38:45)
• Do you think there's still a stigma around hiring veterans? (39:38)

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