Heroes and High-Rollers

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Entrepreneur

Edward Byers is the Founder & CEO of Minerva 6 – A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) operating in the National Capital Region, Washington DC, that offers products, services, and solutions within select Corporate and Government verticals.

Courage Under Fire

Prior to founding Minerva 6, Edward served 21 years in the Navy, as a Navy Corpsman and a Navy SEAL. Serving with 2/2 Marines, SEAL Team 4, Pentagon  Joint Staff, and ST 6 as a Team Leader. He retired as a Master Chief in 2020.  

Medal of Honor Recipient

Edward is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor - Our Nation’s  Highest award for Valor. He is the 1st person from ST 6 and the 6th Navy SEAL in history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He is 1 of 27 Medal of Honor Recipients since 9/11 and 1 of only 67 living members of the Congressional  Medal of Honor Society. He is also the recipient of 5 Bronze Stars with Valor, 2  Purple Hearts, and numerous other valorous awards.

Scholar

Edward earned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis  from Norwich University- Summa Cum Laude. Edward earned his MBA from the The Wharton School - Class '45 while working as an Operating Executive for Behrman Capital, a middle market  private equity firm in NYC.

Community Leader

His charitable work involves serving on the board of the C4 Foundation and the  honorary advisory board of the Navy SEAL Foundation, both of which are  focused on assisting Active Duty, Veterans, Gold Stars, and their Families.  

Edward’s inductions include: Special Operations Commando Hall of Honor  (Hall of Fame), Ohio Military Hall of Fame, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, and  Norwich University’s Bi-Centennial Stairs.

He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and his personal motto “Strength  through Humility” guides him daily. He is married and has a daughter.