Preparing Veteran Entrepreneurs for Success.
At VERC we believe every successful business begins with preparation.
The Veteran Entrepreneur Resource Collaborative (VERC) was founded to help veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, retirees, and aspiring entrepreneurs build businesses with confidence.
Our mission is to provide practical education, structured assessments, and trusted resources that help entrepreneurs make informed decisions before investing time, money, and energy into their next opportunity.
Whether you're starting your first business, pursuing government contracts, expanding internationally, or exploring life beyond U.S. borders, VERC provides the guidance and tools to help you move forward with purpose.
Our Mission
To equip veteran entrepreneurs with the knowledge, systems, and confidence needed to build successful businesses, pursue new opportunities, and create lasting economic independence.
Our Vision
To become the leading educational platform for veteran entrepreneurship, business readiness, and global opportunity by connecting practical education with trusted experts, innovative technology, and a worldwide network of partners.
Preparation Before Commitment.
Many organizations focus on helping entrepreneurs after they have already made important business decisions.
VERC focuses on helping you make better decisions before you commit.
We believe preparation reduces risk, saves time, and creates stronger businesses.
Our programs are built around structured readiness assessments, practical education, business planning, and action-oriented learning designed for veterans and military families.
Built Around What Veterans Need Most.
Veteran Entrepreneurship
Helping veterans transform military leadership and experience into successful businesses.
Business Readiness
Assessing strengths, identifying gaps, and creating practical action plans for long-term success.
Government Contracting
Preparing businesses for certifications, federal opportunities, and contracting readiness.
AI & Business Technology
Teaching entrepreneurs how to use artificial intelligence and automation to improve productivity and grow efficiently.
Global Living Initiative
Preparing veteran entrepreneurs for success beyond U.S. borders by evaluating international business opportunities before relocation and connecting them with trusted in-country experts.
Military Spouse Entrepreneurship
Supporting military spouses in building portable, resilient businesses that thrive through military life and frequent relocations.
Prepare. Decide. Succeed.
We believe education should produce action. Every assessment, course, guide, and workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs answer three questions:
Where do I stand today?
What should I do next?
Who can help me succeed?
Jerome Fisher
Founder, VERC
Jerome is a retired U.S. Army officer, disabled veteran, entrepreneur, and former federal employee with decades of leadership experience in military operations, international logistics, federal service, and business development. He holds an MBA and has dedicated his career to helping organizations improve performance, solve complex operational challenges, and build sustainable systems.
His international experience began during several years of military service in Panama, where he lived and worked in multiple locations, supported logistics operations, and developed an appreciation for the opportunities and challenges of living abroad. During Operation Safe Haven, he served as the Officer in Charge of the 5th Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment S4 section, overseeing logistics support for Camp 4 during one of the U.S. military's largest humanitarian operations in the region.
His assignments also included service in Belize, where he participated in military training exchanges and planning missions with the Belize Defence Force, providing firsthand experience working alongside partner nations in Central America. Later, he served with the U.S. Central Command forward headquarters in Qatar, gaining additional experience supporting operations in the Middle East.
Following military service, Jerome worked in Kabul, Afghanistan, as a government contractor in a multinational environment supporting communications and media operations while collaborating with military personnel, journalists, technicians, local Afghan professionals, and international partners.
Today, he combines military leadership, business strategy, global experience, and modern technology to help veteran entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities, prepare for international business and relocation decisions, and build successful lives beyond U.S. borders.
What We Stand For
Service
Continue serving those who have served.
Integrity
Provide honest, objective, and practical guidance.
Preparation
Success begins with planning.
Education
Teach practical skills that create measurable results.
Innovation
Leverage technology and AI to help entrepreneurs work smarter.
Collaboration
Partner with trusted experts who bring specialized knowledge and experience.
No Single Organization Has Every Answer.
That is why we collaborate with experienced educators, entrepreneurs, relocation professionals, government contracting specialists, AI experts, and in-country advisors who share our commitment to helping veteran entrepreneurs succeed.
VERC prepares you for the decision. Our trusted partners help you succeed in the destination or specialty area you choose.
Our Commitment
"Will this help a veteran entrepreneur make a better decision?"
Every resource we develop is guided by one question. If the answer is yes, we build it. If not, we keep improving until it does.
Join the Mission
Move Forward with Confidence.
Whether you're launching your first business, pursuing government contracts, exploring international opportunities, or preparing for your next chapter, VERC is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Helping Veteran Entrepreneurs Build Successful Lives Beyond Borders.