Jonny Coreson (right), Founder Pillar Games with Bob Parsons, Veteran Marine and Founder GoDaddy
Jonny Coreson is the Founder of Pillar Games. He is also an Active Duty Sailor in the United States Navy.
Jonny grew up in Alaska and considered attending the Naval Academy. He talked to a recruiter, and ended up enlisting. He has continues to serve in the Navy for the past 7 years.
Jonny discusses how he turned studying for a test into a game and ultimately a business. He discusses getting into the Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Program and how that led to some incredible opportunities. Jonny had this to say to other Active Duty service members:
It’s never too early to start. I’m here on active duty and sure it’s long hours, but i’m doing what I love….I feel like this is the time that I need to be doing this, not waiting until I get out.
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