The Ground Truth Consulting

Brian Thomsen

Brian Thomsen is a global executive with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership across military, government, and private-sector environments. A U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret with nearly three decades of service, he has held senior leadership roles in business, academia, and special operations education. Brian is the CEO of Ragnar AI and a senior instructor at Joint Special Operations University, where he continues to shape next-generation leaders.

Ian Boeye

Ian Boeye is a transformational strategist with a career forged in high-risk operational environments spanning deep-sea rescue, intelligence contracting, and global recovery missions. He brings a blend of frontline operational experience and scientific rigor, grounded in study across neurobiology, epidemiology, and medical sciences. Ian focuses on building AI-enabled systems that strengthen resilience, performance, and recovery for veterans, military members, and first responders operating under extreme stress.

Austin Higgins

Austin Higgins is a U.S. Air Force veteran and strategy leader with over 15 years of experience driving technology and finance initiatives. He has led product, engineering, and analytics teams, scaled products generating over $1B in annual EBITDA, and delivered growth, efficiency, and market expansion in data, fintech, aviation, telecom, and defense-adjacent sectors. He brings an intelligence-informed approach to strategy and capital stewardship, informed by experience in national security, humanitarian operations, and advising organizations operating in complex, high-stakes environments.

Jaclyn "Jax" Scott

Jaclyn “Jax” is a senior Special Operations Warrant Officer with over 17 years of experience operating at the intersection of military cyber operations, intelligence, and policy. She has led global cyber countermeasure initiatives designed to mitigate near-peer and asymmetric threats, advising on complex risk environments where technology, security, and operations converge. Jax brings a practitioner’s perspective to modern cyber conflict, combining deep operational credibility with strategic analysis, thought leadership, and a focus on building resilient, future-ready security capabilities.

Nate Wisan

Nate Wisan is a former Marine Corps Infantry Officer and current Green Beret officer. He has led distributed teams, designed readiness and training programs, and managed mission-critical resources across domestic and international settings. Nate brings a disciplined execution mindset to strategy, specializing in operational planning, risk mitigation, and turning intent into coordinated action across diverse stakeholders.

Dr. Ryan Ziegler

Ryan is a Green Beret and Physician Assistant with extensive experience leading U.S. and partner-nation forces in combat environments. He combines frontline medical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership, having built and operated successful startups. Ryan brings practical insight into the physical, cognitive, and organizational challenges facing the special operations and veteran communities today.