The Founder of the Valkyrie Initiative was born into chaos, raised in a home defined by violence and neglect. Starvation, physical torment, ridicule, and abandonment shaped the earliest years of life, fostering a desperate hope that someone—anyone—might come to offer salvation. That hope was swiftly shattered. No angel arrived. No white knight appeared. The lesson was learned young: survival would depend on resilience alone.

From the age of three, the responsibility of protector was thrust upon young shoulders. Taking the brunt of the punishment, enduring the fury of an abusive father consumed by alcoholism and a mother whose violence was matched only by her willingness to abandon her own children, the path was set in suffering. Both parents inflicted starvation and shame, caring only for themselves. In time, even a brother succumbed to the same cycle of abuse, his cruelty adding yet another layer of betrayal to an already fractured existence.

Isolation became a familiar companion, yet in the darkness, a single refuge emerged—a best friend whose family provided the only true haven ever known. Without their kindness, the trajectory of life could have been far different.

The Marine Corps became a reprieve, a lesser battlefield in comparison to the war already fought in childhood. The Founder enlisted not for escape, but for purpose, choosing the path of the warrior—an 0311 infantry rifleman—seeking the mist of battle as an outlet for the unrelenting fury built over a lifetime. Yet once again, fate had other plans. Instead of deployment, the assignment was guarding nuclear bunkers. And when the time came to step into the fleet, the body had already begun to fail. A diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, among other conditions, forced a premature medical retirement.

Having already cheated death more times than could be counted—all before the age of 23—life continued its cruel cycle. The familiar embrace of childhood’s love led to yet another battle: a partnership with an abuser. But from suffering comes purpose. From darkness, the light of transformation emerges.

"Be the good you wish to see in the world."

-The Founder

This principle stands at the core of the Valkyrie Initiative, an undertaking that embodies the Founder’s relentless pursuit of change. Every company within this network operates with a higher purpose: dedicating a portion of its profits to driving benevolent and meaningful impact. The Initiative is not merely an idea—it is a commitment to action.

Several dedicated divisions will operate under this initiative:

• Disaster Response: Whether facing wildfires, hurricanes, power outages, floods, or blizzards, Valkyries will be on the frontlines, acting as crisis responders to bring aid to those affected.

• Veteran Support: Aiding those who have served in their transition to civilian life, ensuring they do not battle their demons alone.

• First Responder Assistance: Providing resources, appreciation, and support for those who serve communities daily.

• Urban Education & Prisoner Reform Programs: Bridging gaps in education and rehabilitation, ensuring those seeking redemption and a second chance have the tools to rebuild their lives.

• Aid for Survivors of Abuse & the Fight Against Human Trafficking: Providing direct support, resources, and actionable solutions to help those in need and eradicate the horrors of human exploitation.

This initiative is not just a vision—it is a reflection of a life once spent searching for salvation. The dream has always been to see a hand reaching down, pulling the suffering from the abyss. To be lifted toward something greater—whether to Valhalla or simply into the arms of someone who could be trusted. That hand never came.

But the mission now is clear: to become that hand for others. To embody the Valkyrie—not as a myth, but as a force of protection and salvation in a world that often turns away from those in need. To be the light that a soul, drowning in darkness, reaches for. To stand between fate and the fallen, ensuring that those who should not be lost are saved.

The Valkyrie Initiative is not just about responding to crises—it is about reshaping destiny itself.