{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c92c88b5e222bd90980d1fc/639bf09cc69dde00112a739f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Anthony Gantt Jr - atease","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c92c88b5e222bd90980d1fc/1671164548269-32aba187c23ada6571be60db7a58dc46.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Anthony Gantt is Founder and CEO of atease, </strong>a company that qualifies and lists temporary lodging rental inventory which enables per diem government travelers to stay in accommodation types beyond hotels.</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony grew up in Miami, in a large family with modest means. He had gifts for math, STEM, and athletics. When he got to Florida A&amp;M University, he was quickly hit with the sticker shock of college expenses, even at public HBCU like A&amp;M. Urgency for solutions led him to take up the suggestion of the military as a way to subsidize his college experience.</p><p><br></p><p>What followed is a 22+ year distinguished career in the United States Marine Corp. Thank you so much for your service Anthony!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>It was during his military tenure that he discovered that a number of the lodging options you and I now take for granted, weren’t allowed for those working in the various areas of the US government. As a father of six, he realized that small hotel rooms don’t meet the need when called to move across the country for a new assignment. And so, atease was born.</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony has a great story. You’ll want to listen in.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode Anthony and Dan discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Growing up in Miami and attending an HBCU</li><li>How he tried to enlist in two other branches before landing in the Marines</li><li>Why he thinks it's hard for civilian companies to appreciate veterans' experience</li><li>How his military experience and training prepared him for entrepreneurship</li><li>What he has in common with Jeff Bezos</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE</strong>:</p><p><strong>Entrepreneur Struggle </strong></p><p>A compelling podcast with host Chris Colbert from DCP Entertainment.</p><p>Listen anywhere you get podcasts or go to dcpofficial.com/entrepreneurstruggle</p><p><br></p><p>MORE on ANTHONY and ATEASE</p><p><strong>Anthony:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ganttjr.anthony/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/ganttjr.anthony</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-j-gantt-jr-maj-ret-%F0%9F%AA%96%F0%9F%8E%96%F0%9F%8F%9B-a7389729\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/anthony-j-gantt-jr-maj-ret</a></p><p><a href=\"https://thetechtribune.com/anthony-gantt-of-at-ease/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetechtribune.com/anthony-gantt-of-at-ease/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>atease:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcsatease.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pcsatease.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ateaserentals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/company/ateaserentals</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ATEASERentals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com/ATEASERentals</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/At_Ease_Rentals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">twitter.com/At_Ease_Rentals</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/at_ease_rentals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/at_ease_rentals</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow!</p><p><a href=\"https://foundersunfound.com/podcast-transcript-ep54-anthony-gantt-atease/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PODCAST TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p><br></p><p>#blackfounders #founderstories #foundersafricandescent #travel #OTA #USmilitary</p>","author_name":"Daniel Kihanya"}