Our Mission
To help UK veterans and service leavers build successful, sustainable businesses with structure, confidence, and comradeship. We believe that life after service shouldn’t mean going it alone. Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling something bigger, we provide the tools, veteran-to-veteran support, and straight-talking guidance to help you grow on your terms. The Vetrepreneurs Circle is a not-for-profit organisation created not to tick boxes, but to build a national movement, one profitable veteran-led business at a time.
The Team
Shaun West
Former Paratrooper, TEDx Speaker, Business Coach
Shaun is a former Paratrooper who built and scaled a 7-figure security business, turning it into a £2M + operation. He launched an industry-leading magazine, and developed a global career platform for security professionals.
With real-world operational leadership experience including the protection of some of the world’s most influential individuals. Shaun now brings that same clarity and precision to the business world.
As an accredited coach and TEDx speaker, he helps business owners cut through the noise and grow with confidence using proven frameworks for sustainable success. He is also the the forthcoming author of The Tactical Advantage, a straight-talking guide for security business owners ready to scale with structure.
Mick Betteridge MBE QGM
Former Royal Marine & Veteran Business Leader
Mick is a decorated Royal Marine with over 30 years of elite operational leadership.
Awarded the MBE and Queen’s Gallantry Medal, he brings deep strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a lifelong commitment to helping veterans thrive post-service.
As Chairman of Bootnecks in2 Business he has seen firsthand how tailored support and structured guidance can transforms lives. This experience has given a unique insight into the challenges service leavers and veterans face — and the solutions that work.
By leveraging this expertise, we can unlock the immense potential of this community and drive meaningful economic and social impact to date a local economic value of circa £7M.