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Nuri Golan: The Israeli Navy SEAL Helping Combat Veterans Build World-Class Companies
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- Team Never Quit
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- Mar 4, 2026
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- 4633
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Summary
From Navy SEAL to Venture Builder: Nuri Golan on Turning Elite Operators into Elite Entrepreneurs In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by Nuri Golan, a man who proves that elite performance doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it evolves. A Veteran and Officer in the Israeli Navy SEALs, Nuri transitioned from high-stakes maritime operations to high-impact venture creation. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, investor, and Managing Partner of Vetted — a powerful platform helping combat veterans build world-class companies. In this episode, Nuri shares how the mindset forged in special operations becomes a competitive advantage in the startup arena. Building & Exiting Multiple Companies Nuri’s entrepreneurial track record is nothing short of remarkable: · Co-Founder & CEO of EXO Technologies (acquired by Lear Corporation) · Co-Founder of Navmatic (acquired by Superpedestrian) · Co-Founder of Sosivio After EXO’s acquisition, Nuri went on to lead Lear’s corporate venture arm — investing in startups and venture funds, gaining firsthand insight into what separates promising founders from scalable operators. He brings a rare perspective: he’s been the founder, the acquirer, and the investor. Vetted: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Power of Combat Veterans Today, Nuri serves as Managing Partner of Vetted — an education, acceleration, and investment platform designed specifically for combat veterans from the U.S. and Israel. Through: · The Vetted Startup Accelerator · The Alpha-Bet Entrepreneurship Program Vetted equips veterans with: · Hands-on mentorship · Early-stage funding · Tactical business education · A powerful cross-border founder & investor network The mission is clear: transform operational excellence i…