Build Your A-Team

Nick Ripplinger went from Army MP to award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Battle Sight Technologies, the Dayton-based R&D team behind CrayTac® — the “lethal crayon” transforming night operations. Battle Sight is known for its innovation, including CrayTac®, a reusable infrared writing device for covert communication in low or no light. His journey from medical retirement to building safer and simpler battlefield tech is a masterclass in resilience, team-building, and Veteran grit. Nick’s work has earned national recognition, and he’s the author of Front Line Leadership: Applying Military Strategies to Everyday Business (2015). 

What is Build Your A-Team?

Welcome to “Build Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent.

I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.