Description:

Cary Sparrow joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, startup leadership, and building a tech company from the ground up. After serving as a U.S. Navy submarine officer and spending 14 years in global consulting, Cary launched Wagescape — a real-time labor market intelligence platform used by major global organizations.

In this episode, we explore:
• The critical mindset shift from corporate executive to entrepreneur
• Why “speed over perfection” wins in startups
• How military leadership skills create competitive business advantages

Cary shares the real story behind growth stress, scaling teams, managing payroll pressure, and why entrepreneurship is both the most stressful and most rewarding career path he’s ever taken.

Whether you're navigating military transition, building a business, or exploring your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:

Cary Sparrow is the Founder & CEO of Wagescape. A former Navy submarine officer and global HR executive, he now leads one of the most comprehensive labor market data platforms in the world, helping companies understand hiring trends, pay intelligence, and workforce strategy.

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