Built by veterans, for veterans.
At VeteranX, we’re dedicated to supporting veterans at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re preparing to transition or already navigating civilian life, our AI-powered platform connects you with tailored job opportunities, education programs, support services, and guidance. All built around your needs, experience, and goals.
Our team brings experience from the highest levels of government to grass routes campaigns. This vast experience of effecting positive change for veterans has combined to create new technologies to empower you.
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Our Strory
From career paths to well-being, discover services built around real veteran needs.
Our team is made up of veterans and civilian experts who’ve seen both the potential and the challenges faced by those leaving military service. We recognised that transitioning doesn’t come with a roadmap — so we built one.
Our Mission
To ensure every service member has access to the right tools, guidance, and services to succeed after service — regardless of age, background, branch, or rank. We aim to bridge the gap between military and civilian life with clarity, compassion, and technology.
Values
It’s no surprise that the VeteranX core values resonate with military personnel, and our commitment to these values continually drives us to serve those who serve.
Loyalty
Excellence
Dynamism
Innovation
Commitment
Meet the Team Behind the Mission
We’re veterans, engineers, community champions, and technologists — united by a shared belief that every veteran deserves a strong start in civilian life.
Johnny Mercer
Chairman
Former British Army Officer and Minister for Veteran’s Affairs, Johnny has spent his career championing the needs of the veteran community. He brings his deep understanding of government, defence, and veteran policy to drive systemic change. His leadership and vision ensures the tools we build fully reflect the lived experience of those who serve.
Benedict Robb
CEO
Benedict is the architect of AI-driven transition tools for defence and employers. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, he combines deep academic insights with hands on innovation to guide VeteranX’s development strategy. His work bridges the gap between military service and civilian opportunity through cutting-edge AI solutions.
Alfie Usher
Community Engagement
Alfie is the founder of Fill Your Boots, the leading forum in the UK for service personnel and veterans and a driver of policy. Drawing from his own experience in the Parachute Regiment, he ensures that VeteranX stays grounded in practical solutions that work for real people. Alfie brings a unique frontline perspective to the development of veteran-first technologies.
Alistair Moore
Communication Strategy
Alistair is a leading comms strategist with a unique perspective to content; having excelled as a creator, strategist, and campaigner over his career. He brings a deep understanding of content and communication, from his extensive work with the British Army, Macmillan Cancer, and his own agency, More Than Content.
You
The Community
VeteranX is built for you – however long you served, and whichever branch you served in. This project was started to improve the lived experiences of real veterans and is truly a platform built by you and for you. Join today and let us know what you want to see us build next.