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From Marine Corps Major to Robotics CEO: Leadership, Confidence, and Building the Future with Mike LeBlanc
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- May 15, 2026
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You can find more from Mike here: Upcoming book, What If Anger Is the Answer? https://www.whatifangeristheanswer.com/ A non-profit I am building to help Marines transition from the service to civilian life https://www.marinesnextchapter.org/ What does it take to go from leading Marines in combat to building humanoid robots for the Department of Defense—and what does that journey teach about confidence, leadership, and unshakeable self-worth? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Mike LeBlanc, Marine Corps major, entrepreneur, Harvard Business School graduate, and founder of Foundation Future Industries, to explore his remarkable transition from 14 years in the Marines to creating robotics companies and pathways for veterans into startup and technology careers. Mike shares leadership lessons from the Marine Corps, how military discipline builds authentic confidence and self-esteem, the challenges of transitioning from service to entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build cutting-edge technology—including humanoid robots for the United States Department of War and industrial applications. His story reveals how purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and veteran mindset create unshakeable confidence in business and life. You can find more from Mike here: Upcoming book, What If Anger Is the Answer? https://www.whatifangeristheanswer.com/ A non-profit I am building to help Marines transition from the service to civilian life https://www.marinesnextchapter.org/