Marketing doesn’t come with an operations order. Operation Ignite does.
a free growth program for veteran-owned businesses and nonprofits across the Northeast, led by Marine Corps veteran Austin Camp.
Why this program exists
Veterans know how to build. You've run tighter operations, led harder teams, and solved bigger problems than most businesses ever face — but somewhere along the way, marketing got left off the plan. It's not a lack of drive. It's a lack of a clear strategy, and nobody ever handed you one.
Operation Ignite closes that gap: a free growth program built for veteran-owned businesses and veteran-led or veteran-serving nonprofits across the Northeast.
Veteran-owned businesses make up roughly 5.7% of all U.S. employer firms — a strong foundation that deserves the same marketing clarity as any other business.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Annual Business Survey
Meet Austin
Austin Camp served in the United States Marine Corps, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Over the course of his service, he led more than 100 combat missions — work that demanded a clear plan, a tight timeline, and zero room for guesswork.
After leaving the service, he spent 19 years running marketing and operations for a network of law firms, learning how to build systems that hold up under pressure and scale with growth. He co-founded CAGnite to bring that same discipline to marketing — a field where most small businesses and nonprofits are left to figure it out on their own.
Operation Ignite is Austin putting that experience to work for people who've earned a real plan, not a sales pitch.
"Every mission gets an after-action report — what worked, what didn't, what we'd do differently. Most businesses never get that for their marketing. Operation Ignite is our after-action review for the people who've earned one."
— Austin Camp, Co-Founder, CAGnite
What you get
Operation Ignite is a free growth program for veteran-owned businesses and veteran-led or veteran-serving nonprofits across the Northeast. Applications are open now through December 31, 2026, and the selected participant will be chosen in January 2027.
Ignite Core
Goes to every participant
Strategy session with Austin
A direct, one-on-one conversation to map your business or nonprofit against a real growth plan.
SEO and AI search audit
A clear look at how your organization shows up in Google and in AI-powered search results.
Google Business Profile audit
A review of your local listing so the people searching for you can actually find you.
Ignite Full Mission
Bonus tier for one standout participant
Logo and styleguide refresh
A sharper visual identity that matches the quality of the work you already do.
Extended strategy time with Austin
Additional working sessions to go deeper on execution, not just planning.
Hands-on campaign setup
Help getting a first campaign or content push actually live, not just outlined.
Priority implementation support
First-in-line access to CAGnite's team as the roadmap moves into action.
ad spend not included
Who's eligible
Operation Ignite is a free growth program for veteran-owned businesses and veteran-led or veteran-serving nonprofits across the Northeast. Applications close December 31, 2026, and the selected participant will be chosen in January 2027.
Businesses at least 51% veteran-owned
Nonprofits that are veteran-led or veteran-serving
Located in NJ, NY, PA, or New England
Not sure? Apply anyway and we’ll let you know.
How it works
Straightforward, start to finish. No guesswork about what happens next.
Apply
Now through Dec 31, 2026
Tell us about your business or nonprofit. It takes about two minutes.
Selection notice
Jan 8, 2027
We review every application and let you know where you stand.
Strategy session and audit
January 2027
Selected participants sit down with Austin for a real look at where things stand.
Apply for Operation Ignite
Operation Ignite is a free growth program for veteran-owned businesses and veteran-led or veteran-serving nonprofits across the Northeast. Applications close December 31, 2026, and the selected participant will be chosen in January 2027.
Questions, answered straight
No fine print, no sales tricks. Here's exactly what to expect from Operation Ignite.
"Now it’s my turn."— Austin Camp
Operation Ignite is CAGnite's free growth program for veteran-owned businesses and veteran-led or veteran-serving nonprofits across the Northeast. Applications close December 31, 2026, and the selected participant is chosen in January 2027. If you're running a mission that matters, apply now and let's get to work.
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