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Curtez Riggs

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Flint born, Army raised. People Focused. Building Platforms Where Military Influence Meets Real Impact. ✌

Flint born. Army raised. I hung up the uniform in 2018 after 21 years of service, but kept the mission. As founder of the Military Influencer Conference, I build rooms, platforms, and partnerships that put military-connected talent in front of opportunity.

U.S. Army Veteran · San Antonio, TX

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipCreator Economy

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Featured work

Military Creator Survey
Project
Military Creator Survey ↗
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The Military Creator Economy Report examines how service members, veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses are building revenue, businesses,…
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The Military Creator Economy Report examines how service members, veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses are building revenue, businesses, careers, and opportunity through content creation. We are studying when creator work functions as meaningful employment or entrepreneurship, when it provides portability or transition value, and where it falls short.
May 1, 2025 – Present
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Military Influencer Conference ↗
Founder
The annual gathering of military-connected creators, entrepreneurs, brands, and leaders.
Jan 1, 2016 – Present

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Media interviews
Consulting / advisory

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About

After 21 years in the U.S. Army, I hung up the uniform in 2018, but not the mission. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, I learned early the value of resourcefulness, resilience, and showing up for people. Those lessons continue to shape how I lead, build businesses, and create opportunities for others.

I’m the founder of the Military Influencer Conference, a gathering that connects military-connected creators, entrepreneurs, brands, and leaders. I built MIC around a simple belief: our community has talent, experience, and stories that deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, partnerships, and advocacy. I build platforms that elevate underrepresented voices, help creators turn their influence into opportunity, and work with brands that share our values to build meaningful relationships with the military-connected community.

Whether I’m bringing people together, shaping a partnership, or helping someone tell their story, my purpose remains the same: earn trust, create access, and leave the door open for the next person.

Founder & Community Lead · MIC2026 — present
Founder · Military Influencer Conference2016 — present
Career Soldier & NCO · U.S. Army

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