Isaac Belden
Isaac Belden spends the bulk of his days serving as the Founder and Director of the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to empowering veterans in Idaho through entrepreneurship. With over 12 years of service in the Idaho Army National Guard, including an 18-month tour as a 12B (Combat Engineer) in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Isaac understands firsthand the unique challenges veterans face post-service, as well as the untapped potential that veterans bring to the entrepreneurial landscape.
Isaac’s journey into entrepreneurship began after his military service and significant struggles in his personal life. He found renewed purpose through this new journey and he also quickly identified a significant gap: the lack of quality resources for veterans interested in starting businesses. Fueled by this realization and his own experiences, he founded the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance with a mission to equip veterans with the skills, resources, and networks they need for business success.
Beyond his military and entrepreneurial credentials, Isaac is a force in policy advocacy. His dual role as a Municipal Policy Advisor amplifies his effectiveness in identifying and advocating for policy changes that benefit veterans, business owners, and the broader community. His expertise and credibility make him an authoritative figure in veteran affairs, earning him positions on advisory boards like the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs within the Small Business Administration.
Isaac holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boise State University and is also a devoted family man, residing in Meridian, Idaho with his wife Ali and their daughter Maddie.
In every aspect of his work, Isaac strives to show strong leadership, resilience, and always working to find meaningful ways to support veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship. Through the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance, he fights to create a potent conduit for change, providing veterans with the tools and community they need to succeed in their post-service careers.