“Talea Beer company is a female and veteran-owned and operated beer company. We are creating more approachable inclusive beers that are fruit poured and flavored. Over an 8 month period, we raised 2 million dollars, of which 30% were service academy grads or veterans. We raised $150,000 from Localvest through the Service Academy Investor Group which was incredible. Working with a Veteran and Service Academy grads community, there is an immediate understanding that there will be struggles, but there is trust and respect between the founders and the investors. We can be an open book and go to them anytime.”