Rider University offers program for entrepreneurial vets and military Rider University offers program for entrepreneurial vets and military Entrepreneurial veterans and active-duty military are encouraged to apply to Rider University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program. Returning for its eighth year, the free, seven-week program helps veterans and active-duty military develop a business concept or grow an existing business. Led by faculty in Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business, the program guides participants through a range of business development skills and concepts, including conducting a feasibility study and market research, developing a business and market plan, and understanding their business’ operational and financial needs.