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CREATING MORE CHOICES FOR
GOVERNMENT WORKERS WHEN THEY TRAVEL
Anthony Gantt Jr is Founder and CEO of atease, a company that qualifies and lists temporary lodging rental inventory which enables per diem government travelers to stay in accommodation types beyond hotels.
Anthony grew up in Miami, in a large family with modest means. He had gifts for math, STEM, and athletics. When he got to Florida A&M University, he was quickly hit with the sticker shock of college expenses, even at public HBCU like A&M. Urgency for solutions led him to take up the suggestion of the military as a way to subsidize his college experience.
What followed is a 22+ year distinguished career in the United States Marine Corp. Thank you so much for your service Anthony!
It was during his military tenure that he discovered that a number of the lodging options you and I now take for granted, weren’t allowed for those working in the various areas of the US government. As a father of six, he realized that small hotel rooms don’t meet the need when called to move across the country for a new assignment. And so, atease was born.
Anthony has a great story. You’ll want to listen in.
“We have a saying: slow is smooth. smooth is fast.”
~ Anthony Gantt Jr
In this episode Anthony and Dan discussed:
- Growing up in Miami and attending an HBCU
- How he tried to enlist in two other branches before landing in the Marines
- Why he thinks it’s hard for civilian companies to appreciate veterans’ experience
- How his military experience and training prepared him for entrepreneurship
- What he has in common with Jeff Bezos
“…then I started talking to other founders who were successful…”Let me hear how you raised with your pitch“”
~ Anthony Gantt Jr
“It’s very difficult for the other 99% to understand the thought process and the ethos that military folks have. ”
~ Anthony Gantt Jr