May Fourth Friday Masterclass: Building Founder Resilience

Author(s)/Creator(s)

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

Contributor(s)

Ken Davenport [Speaker]

Description/Abstract

This recording features a Military Founders Lab session led by Ken Davenport on developing founder resilience using principles of Stoic philosophy. Davenport discusses the dichotomy of control, emotional regulation, negative visualization, and the four Stoic virtues as practical tools for managing uncertainty and stress in entrepreneurship. Drawing on personal experiences, including navigating business challenges during the COVID‑19 pandemic, he emphasizes focusing on controllable actions, anticipating obstacles, and maintaining ethical decision‑making. The session highlights strategies for strengthening clarity, stability, and long‑term resilience for veteran and military‑connected founders.

Document Type

Webinar

Disciplines

Military and Veterans Studies

Extent

01:00:52

DCMI Type

Moving image

Keywords

Founder resilience, Stoic philosophy, Dichotomy of control, Emotional regulation, Negative visualization, Virtue ethics, Entrepreneurship challenges

Publisher

Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

Date

5-22-2026

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "May Fourth Friday Masterclass: Building Founder Resilience" (2026). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 519.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/519

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