Battle of the Branches Launches: US Vets and Military Personnel Battle it Out on Entrepreneurial Arena on New App

    NEW YORK, NY, January 10, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Branches of the US Military can now challenge each other through SmartUp and American Dream U's dynamic quizzes and simulations, competing to top the leaderboards and win exclusive mentoring from some of the world's top entrepreneurs and investors

Serving and veteran U.S. military members will find key advice, tools and insights to kickstart their civilian entrepreneurial careers - from case studies and in-depth guides, to interactive games and challenges - and the insights of successful, ex-military entrepreneurs who have launched their startup dream.

"This unique program is geared to help military members through their civilian transition, to find their dream job or start a business of their own," says Greg Ekborg, Marketing Director, American Dream U. "We're excited to partner with SmartUp to inspire this next generation of American startup founders and leaders - because it's thanks to our military that we live in a country where freedom and the entrepreneurial dream is possible."

"Our partnership with American Dream U marks the start of an exciting new phase for SmartUp," says Frank Meehan, co-founder, SmartUp.io. "Offering thousands of military members support as they navigate the transition from service to entrepreneurship really demonstrates the power of our mobile platform. SmartUp offers a user-friendly, immersive experience open to anyone bold or curious enough to jump in."

Notes to Editors: American Dream U (www.americandreamu.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping U.S. military members and veterans transition to civilian life.

SmartUp (www.smartup.io) is a community-based, interactive startup and entrepreneurship platform that informs and inspires future entrepreneurs and business innovators through insights, case studies, quizzes, polls and simulations.

SmartUp was formed by a group of passionate founders and investors, to help mentor early stage entrepreneurs and startup teams at scale around the world. Chosen by Apple as Apps of the Month in June 2015 at launch, and Best New Apps in US App Store Home Page again in October.

For more information please contact:

Greg Ekborg
Marketing Director
AmericanDreamU
[email protected]

Frank Meehan
CEO and Co-Founder, SmartUp.io
[email protected]

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