Rob Stewart on AI, Entrepreneurship, and Building CR Equity AI

Rob Stewart on AI, Entrepreneurship, and Building CR Equity AI

June 16, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 178

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Rob Stewart discusses his journey from struggling to secure financing to founding CR Equity AI, a platform that helps entrepreneurs access capital using AI.

What happens when a Veteran gets told “no” by every bank — and decides to build a company that solves the problem instead? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Rob Stewart , Air Force Veteran and founder of CR Equity AI , about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership in rapidly changing industries. After struggling to secure financing for his own business ventures, Rob identified a gap in the lending process and built CR Equity AI, a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to help entrepreneurs and real estate investors access capital more efficiently. He shares how the company grew from an idea born out of frustration into a business helping connect borrowers with lending solutions faster and more effectively. The conversation explores AI, business growth, leadership accountability, and the challenges of building high-performing teams. Rob also shares lessons from both military service and entrepreneurship, emphasizing why innovation, adaptability, and servant leadership are critical for long-term success. Guest Links: Website: https://crequity.ai Learn more at ptsdlawyers.com

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Host: John S. Berry

Guest: Rob Stewart

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Organizations: CR Equity AI, ptsdlawyers.com, Air Force

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