This month we’ll be meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for the Military Connected Monthly Mentorship Meetup #MCM3, on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Capital Factory – now called Station Austin – in Downtown Austin.
This monthly meetup brings together military connected startup founders & small business owners with civilian supporters & leaders to mix, mingle & build community.
Each session will feature a brief fireside chat with an experienced military connected or civilian business leader followed by an open networking opportunity for attendees to get to know the guest and each other with the goal of leaving with valuable new connections and, hopefully, a new mentor!
At 12 Fox Beer Co., every pint has a story—and every visit builds community. “12 Foxtrot” is the U.S. Army designation for a Combat Engineer—the role that trained Joe Hogge, founder and our speaker for this month, to clear minefields and work with explosives. That path took him from Fort Hood, Texas, to Bosnia, and eventually to the legendary beer town of Bamberg, Germany—where everything changed. What started as curiosity turned into years of hands-on “research and development,” that led to the launch of his brewery in Texas. Today, 12 Fox is more than a brewery. It’s the home of Fireside Chat Support Network—a growing community where veterans, first responders, and civilians come together to share stories, build friendships, and support one another around the table. Come hear Joe’s story and his vision for 12 Fox!
Special thank you to our friends and supporters with the Institute for Veteran & Military Families (IVMF) and others. The Leading 2 Win Foundation is dedicated to amplifying the efforts of Veteran & Military Service Organizations working across Central Texas and beyond.
Active duty service members, veterans, military, spouses, and military family members are all invited along with community supporters – civilians are encouraged, please join us.
RSVP HERE for what attendees have called “The best community and networking event” they participate in!
