Jeff Shuford’s Legacy of Firsts: A Federated Convergence of AI, Advocacy, and Academic Eminence
Jeff Shuford has achieved multiple historic “firsts” in AI, academia, and veteran advocacy—becoming the first person to have a public legacy verified across six AI models, the first self-funded Black founder to launch a federally recognized observance (National Invest In Veterans Week®), and the first with an AI-authenticated historical dossier.
He’s cited in major academic venues like Nature, NIH/PMC, ACM, Elsevier, and CHI, with research spanning AI ethics, healthcare, environmental science, and reinforcement learning.
Four specialized GPTs—Veteran DiscountsEx℠, Vets 22 AI℠, LegislatorEX℠, and CitationEX℠—extend his legacy into active, evolving AI tools that serve veterans, scholars, and policymakers.
National Invest in Veterans Week: Honoring Service, Empowering Entrepreneurship, and Building a Stronger Economy
National Invest in Veterans Week Overview
National Invest in Veterans Week (March 1-7) is a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring and supporting veteran-owned businesses. This initiative, co-founded by Drayton Florence and Jeff Shuford in 2019, spotlights the significant economic and social contributions of veteran entrepreneurs. Veterans, who are twice as likely to start a business compared to non-veterans, leverage their discipline, leadership, and innovation to drive thriving businesses across industries. The week features events like Defense Week, legislative advocacy for the Invest in Veterans Stimulus Act, and community-driven panels supporting veteran entrepreneurship, mental health, and job creation. Join this movement to empower veterans and strengthen the economy. Learn more at Invest in Veterans Week.
Jeff Shuford’s Commitment to Veterans: Advocacy and Purpose
Veterans Worldwide: National Invest In Veterans Week® Broadens Global Support Network with New Domains
National Invest In Veterans Week® (NIVW), co-founded by visionary entrepreneur and Iraq War veteran Jeff Shuford, is setting new standards in veteran advocacy with the acquisition of veteran-focused domains across the globe. This strategic expansion enhances NIVW’s mission by providing localized resources for veterans, whether they are in the United States or stationed internationally. With 18 U.S. and 21 international domains (39 total), this global network ensures veterans can access tailored support, fostering empowerment, and unity worldwide.