{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What The Funk?","title":"Army Sniper to Startup Leader with Asher Fink","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/38cc6e62\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3155,"description":"From sniper scopes to startup hustle, this episode’s got it all. Asher Fink went from Camp Ramah to the U.S. Army, serving as a sniper in Iraq, before pivoting into the tech world and landing as Chief Commercial Officer at HT Vista. We talk about how military discipline shaped his leadership, why being a generalist is underrated in startups, and how he’s shaking things up in veterinary health. Plus, Asher shares what it was like moving his family to Israel and why he sees himself as a “business athlete” rather than just another exec. Buckle up—this one’s got range.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:05 - Who is Asher Fink\n06:09 - Marrying the Enemy: Business and Military Perspectives\n09:56 - Asher’s Background: Career Journey\n14:08 - Why Did You Join the Military: Personal Motivation\n21:18 - What is a Business Athlete: Definition and Insights\n24:30 - Military Tours: Iraq and Afghanistan Experiences\n30:10 - College and Business School: Education Path\n32:05 - Military Experience: Skills and Lessons Learned\n36:40 - Raising a Family in New Jersey: Challenges and Rewards\n38:05 - Moving to Israel: Cultural Transition\n43:50 - Advice for Your Younger Self: Reflections and Wisdom\n47:28 - Best Pizza: Rhode Island and NYC Recommendations\n49:58 - Where to Find Asher: Social Media and Contact Info\n51:30 - Better Last Name: Fink or Funk: Fun Debate\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hYSHYQs64Onl2QuGTTUmlexIUz97CGUbWPpPWyISBxc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZWEx/Y2FkN2E5MTdiMjJk/NTNlOTU0ODliZTEw/NWVlMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}