Kaj Larsen is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander, award-winning journalist, and technology entrepreneur whose career spans special operations, conflict reporting, and mission-driven innovation. Over a 13-year military career, Kaj led elite special operations teams across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. From combat in Ukraine to counterterrorism missions across the globe, he operated at the frontlines of conflict zones across the globe.

A graduate of Harvard’s Kennedy School with a Master’s in Public Policy, Kaj transitioned from uniform to journalism, driven by the same commitment to service and truth. He became an Emmy-nominated correspondent and producer, known for immersive, on-the-ground storytelling. Kaj has reported from war zones and disaster regions including Somalia, Yemen, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Colombia—producing documentaries for CNN, VICE, and Netflix. His Netflix original series The Business of Drugs became a breakout hit and earned global acclaim.

Beyond journalism, Kaj is the founder of Guild Financial, a fintech company built to empower military veterans with investing tools and financial education. The company was acquired by Siebert Financial in 2023, where Kaj continues to lead military strategy and communications. He also played a founding role in launching The Mission Continues, and has served on advisory boards for Team Rubicon Global and Force Blue, deploying multiple times on humanitarian missions.

Whether fast-roping into combat zones or capturing stories that challenge global narratives, Kaj blends courage, intellect, and empathy in everything he does. His work reflects a rare ability to operate and lead in both kinetic and cultural conflict zones.

Today, Kaj speaks on leadership and entrepreneurship: how teams navigate in complex environments, narrative power, military innovation, and the intersection of service and storytelling—offering audiences a powerful lens through which to understand the modern battlespace and the modern marketplace.