Military Transition Experts
We've helped hundreds of service members transition through SkillBridge programs. Now we're combining that experience to create a free resource for service members to search, save and apply to SkillBridge opportunities.
The Founding Story
In 2020, Justin built and scaled a SkillBridge program at an aviation company, helping hundreds of service members transition successfully over several years. He started Milivate in 2023 with Andrew Roper, a retired Air Force senior NCO and former SkillBridge intern, as a consulting service to help other companies replicate that success.
In late 2024, Kasen, with marketplace experience at leading Silicon Valley startups plus a successful virtual dating service (10+ marriages), discovered the difficulties service members face when transitioning to civilian life. He met Justin in January of 2025 and started developing a free resource to find and apply to SkillBridge opportunities.
Meet Our Founders
Justin Dal Colletto
CEO & Co-Founder
SkillBridge Program Expert | SaaS CX Professional | ANG Veteran
Justin was an NCO and F-15 mechanic in the Air National Guard. Simultaneously, he worked as the Director of Recruiting at one of the largest cargo airlines in the US, where he built the Patriot to Pilot SkillBridge program.
- 📺 Favorite tv show: Supernatural
- 🍔 Favorite food: Sushi
- 🏓 Favorite activity: General aviation flying
Kasen Stephensen
CTO & Co-Founder
Marketplace Expert | Stanford Engineer | Air Force Brat
Kasen has created successful marketplace platforms at prominent Silicon Valley startups like Turing and Leland. He comes from a family of proud military veterans, grew up on Air Force bases, and was accepted to the Naval Academy.
- 📺 Favorite tv show: The Wire
- 🍔 Favorite food: Brisket
- 🏓 Favorite activity: Walks on the beach with my wife
Silicon Valley Meets SkillBridge Experience
The unique combination that sets us apart
SkillBridge Experience
Built by someone who's actually run successful SkillBridge programs at scale (100+ placements)
Matching Expertise
Marketplace and matching algorithm expertise from dating services to professional platforms
Current Team & Vision
Today, Justin and Kasen lead Milivate's mission:
"Elevating Military Talent in American Industry"
Combining proven SkillBridge expertise with world-class matching algorithms to create meaningful career connections for transitioning service members.