{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3218,"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.00:00 - Intro01:05 - Who is Asher Fink06:09 - Marrying the Enemy: Business and Military Perspectives09:56 - Asher’s Background: Career Journey14:08 - Why Did You Join the Military: Personal Motivation21:18 - What is a Business Athlete: Definition and Insights24:30 - Military Tours: Iraq and Afghanistan Experiences30:10 - College and Business School: Education Path32:05 - Military Experience: Skills and Lessons Learned36:40 - Raising a Family in New Jersey: Challenges and Rewards38:05 - Moving to Israel: Cultural Transition43:50 - Advice for Your Younger Self: Reflections and Wisdom47:28 - Best Pizza: Rhode Island and NYC Recommendations49:58 - Where to Find Asher: Social Media and Contact Info51:30 - Better Last Name: Fink or Funk: Fun Debatehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://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}