FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rod Loges of One Degree Financial Receives Capital Catalyst Award from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Tysons, Virginia -- March 11, 2026 -- One Degree Financial (ODF), a CFO advisory firm serving growth-stage defense tech and SaaS founders, announces that Founder and CEO Rod Loges has been named the recipient of the Capital Catalyst Award by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. The award was presented at the IVMF Ambassador Impact Awards on March 5, 2026.
The Capital Catalyst Award honors IVMF Ambassadors who expand access to funding and financial opportunity for military-connected entrepreneurs. Loges was recognized for his work across the Mid-Atlantic region, where he has worked to strengthen resource pipelines and deepen support for transitioning service members and veteran business owners.
“Access to capital starts with access to community,” said Loges. “The real work happens in the conversations, the introductions, and the consistency of showing up. I’m proud to be part of a network of people committed to making that happen for veteran entrepreneurs.”
Through his outreach across the DMV, Loges has worked to build inclusive networking environments and connect veteran business owners with the resources they need to grow. His work with One Degree Financial focuses on helping growth-stage founders build the financial readiness needed to take on capital and position themselves for a strong exit.
The IVMF Ambassador program is a national network of leaders who support veterans and military families through entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and community building.
For more information about One Degree Financial and its work with veteran entrepreneurs, visit www.onedegreecapital.com.
About One Degree Financial: Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, One Degree Financial is a CFO advisory firm that provides financial clarity and strategic guidance to growth-stage defense tech and SaaS founders. Rod Loges founded the firm with a commitment to serving the military-connected business community, which he also supports as host of the MilCom Founders Podcast, a show dedicated to championing veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs. The firm helps business owners manage and optimize their financial operations through expert guidance in financial management, capital readiness, and business growth strategy.
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