Episode 39 - Nate Boaz - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Author, and CEO of Prometheus Intelligence
Nate Boaz - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Author, and CEO of Prometheus Intelligence
In this episode of Tipping Spears with Hannah Becker, I sit down with Nate Boaz - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Author, and CEO of Prometheus Intelligence. Nate shares the experiences that shaped his path from combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to Harvard Business School and leadership roles at McKinsey, Accenture, Microsoft, and eventually, to founding Prometheus Intelligence - a voice-AI start-up that turns any professional into an expert investigative interviewer, in any language, anywhere.
We talk through the pivotal moments that sparked his military service, the career-defining obstacles he overcame, and his role in the 2003 rescue of seven U.S. Army POWs in Iraq. Nate opens up about the inspiring events behind his book “Running Toward Fire: Following the Warrior Path”, as well as lessons learned transitioning out of the military and into the private sector. He shares the realities of starting your own business and discusses the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Additionally, Nate offers insights on how artificial intelligence is shaping humankind, our organizations, and our society. He explains how professionals can remain relevant and cultivate meaningful careers in an AI-enabled world, and provides actionable advice for anyone wrestling with the implications of this Technological Revolution.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about purpose, identity, technology, and what it means to build something meaningful. Nate closes with practical guidance for veterans, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating uncertainty in pursuit of mission-driven work.
Guest Bio
Nate Boaz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prometheus Intelligence, a voice-AI start-up that turns any professional into an expert investigative interviewer—in any language, anywhere. In under a year, Nate led the creation of Prometheus’ flagship product, Torch, which was deemed awardable by the U.S. Department of War and proven in field tests with the U.S. Army and Naval Postgraduate School. Before founding Prometheus, Nate built a distinguished career guiding global teams at Microsoft, Roark Capital, Accenture, and McKinsey & Company.
A former Marine Corps Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Officer, Nate served in combat during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy. He is also the author of Running Toward Fire: Following the Warrior Path. Yet Nate is most proud of his service on the board of the veteran nonprofit Patrol Base Abbate—focused on proactively preventing veteran suicide—and of being a devoted husband and father to three incredible children. He and his family live in Atlanta, Georgia.
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