Marty Brickey Encourages More Innovation for Veterans' Mental Health

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U.S.-based entrepreneur and technology leader Marty Brickey is calling on individuals to help create a culture where innovation, awareness, and everyday action improve support for veterans living with PTSD, anxiety, and trauma.
Orlando, Florida, United States - August 22, 2026 - Entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader Marty Brickey is encouraging people across the country to rethink how they support veterans facing PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Drawing on decades of experience building technology companies, Brickey believes meaningful progress begins by solving real problems with practical solutions and by recognizing that everyone has a role to play.

Throughout his career, Brickey has built businesses by identifying overlooked opportunities. Today, he is applying that same mindset to veteran mental health.

"I've never been interested in building something just because it's popular," Brickey says. "I'd rather solve a real problem that people deal with every day."

For Brickey, that problem is clear. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 17 veterans die by suicide each day in the United States. The National Center for PTSD also reports that 11% to 20% of veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom experience PTSD in a given year, while studies estimate that millions of veterans continue to live with the long-term effects of trauma. Research also shows that stigma and lack of access remain major barriers to seeking care.

Brickey believes innovation should be part of the solution.

"I've spent my career building products," he says. "The ones I'm most proud of are the ones that improve someone's life."

His advocacy focuses on encouraging the development of practical technology that complements traditional mental health care, while also reminding people that support often starts with simple human connection.

"If people can't easily use what you build, it doesn't matter how impressive the technology is," Brickey explains. "The goal should always be making help easier to reach."

He also believes individuals should not underestimate the impact of everyday conversations.

"The biggest opportunities usually start with someone asking a better question," he says. "That applies to people just as much as it does to business. Sometimes asking, 'How are you really doing?' is the question that matters most."

What Individuals Can Do Today

Brickey encourages people to focus on actions they can control rather than waiting for someone else to solve the problem.

He recommends:

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Check in regularly with veterans, active-duty service members, and military families you know.

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Learn the common signs of PTSD, anxiety, and emotional distress.

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Listen without immediately trying to solve every problem.

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Support organizations that provide veteran mental health services through volunteering or community involvement.

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Share reliable mental health resources within your workplace, neighborhood, or social groups.

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Encourage open conversations that reduce stigma around asking for help.

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Look for practical ways technology can improve communication, education, and access to support.

"Real progress usually comes from small actions repeated over time," Brickey says. "People don't have to build technology companies to make a difference. They just have to be willing to notice when someone needs support."

A Broader View of Leadership

Brickey believes leadership extends beyond business success. It includes recognizing where experience and innovation can improve people's lives.

His own career has taken him from educational publishing to video games and software development. Across every industry, he has focused on solving practical problems instead of following trends.

"I don't think much about industries," he says. "I think about people. If you understand what people need, you'll usually find your next opportunity."

Today, that opportunity is helping create better tools, stronger conversations, and greater awareness around veteran mental health.

Call to Action

Marty Brickey encourages everyone to take one simple action this week. Reach out to a veteran, learn more about PTSD and available resources, start an honest conversation, or support a local organization serving the veteran community. Small actions, repeated consistently, can create meaningful change. Share what you learn with friends, family, and coworkers to help build stronger communities that support those who have served.

To read the full interview, visit the website here [https://www.industry-elites.com/marty-brickey-building-businesses-by-seeing-what-others-miss/].

About Marty Brickey

Marty Brickey is a U.S.-based entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader with experience building companies across educational publishing, gaming, and software. He founded Layne Morgan Media and Flyover Entertainment and has served as a CEO, advisor, investor, and board member for multiple technology ventures. Today, he focuses on technology innovation while advocating for practical solutions that help veterans living with PTSD, anxiety, and trauma.
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