# Veteran Turns Hot Sauce Into Business | Hartford News

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-07-25T09:43:42+00:00
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Sean Maloney, a veteran turned hot sauce entrepreneur, is scaling his fiery brand 13 Stars Hot Sauce—featuring bold flavors like “Dragon’s Breath” and “F.U.B.A.R.”—after landing a spot in UConn’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans. The intensive program, designed to help service members transition into business leadership, gave him mentorship, networking, and the tools to expand from 50 to hundreds of retail outlets. His journey began with childhood spice cravings and evolved into a mission to support veterans and first responders through his business. The bootcamp also honored its champions with a new Hall of Fame, celebrating those who’ve helped shape veteran entrepreneurship. Maloney’s story is proof that military grit meets entrepreneurial fire—and it’s heating up the market. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98c2fb7e5e10e00a

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