Leadership, Combat, and Tech Innovation: Emery Wager's Transition from the Marines to Confido Legal

In this episode of the Military Veteran Podcast, Tim Hsia sits down with Emery Wager, a Marine veteran, Stanford graduate, and the co-founder of Confido Legal. Emery takes us on a journey from his childhood in the Pacific Northwest to the competitive sailing world and his transition into the Marines. He reflects on his time at Stanford, where he balanced academics with sailing, and the decision that led him to join the Marine Corps despite not coming from a military background. Emery shares his experience from officer candidate school at Quantico to his deployments in Afghanistan, offering valuable insights into leadership and the realities of military life. After his military service, Emery made a seamless transition into the world of legal tech, co-founding Confido Legal, a company dedicated to modernizing the legal industry. He discusses how his background in engineering and leadership informed his entrepreneurial journey. Listen in as Emery talks about navigating different worlds—from the academic halls of Stanford to the intense training of the Marine Corps, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business and life today. Thanks for listening! Here"s how you can find us to continue the conversation: Tweet us at @brendan_aronson Follow us on Instagram at @themilitaryvet Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter at https://www.themilvet.org/resources-for-veterans Check out our video content on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryvet