IEEE-CN May ("Home Base"): Justin Cramer - Building from the Ground Up

SD IEEE Consultants' Network: MAY 2026 Meeting ("Home Base")
Justin Cramer: Building from the Ground Up -Creating Value From an Idea

TOPIC:
When you have to create value, in real time, you adapt and overcome. Our speaker will share his entrepreneurial journey that emphasizes continuous learning, building multiple layered income streams, discovering unmet needs, and generally making something out of nothing in both pre- and post-AI landscapes.

SPEAKER
Justin Cramer, BA
Justin Cramer is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2006 to 2018 as a Fire Support Man and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). He deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan x2, and Marine Expeditionary Unit x2.

After his service, and while studying at SDSU, Justin launched his first website and founded the Former Action Guys Podcast (now nearing 4 million views on YouTube). In addition to to the pod, Justin also runs "Former Action News" on Instagram (hitting 8 million views in March) and a graphics design company. In 2023, he became an early adopter of AI applications, consulting businesses on practical AI implementation. Now, and in addition, Justin works as an SEO and digital marketing consultant, blending technical strategy with AI-driven solutions.

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerActionGuys
News: https://www.instagram.com/formeractionnews/
Graphic design: https://jcramergraphics.com/

WHERE:
Leucadia Pizza UTC / La Jolla
7748 Regents Rd
San Diego, CA
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8z7L5gvRFCeRprJs8
Menu: https://lajolla.leucadiapizza.com/la-jolla-san-diego-leucadia-pizzeria-and-italian-restaurant-la-jolla-food-menu

WHEN:
Monday, May 18, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30 pm

AGENDA:
5:30-6:00 Networking, Order food/drinks at front counter
6:00-6:15 "Round Robin" Intros; Announcements
6:15-7:00 PRESENTATION
7:00-7:30+ Networking; Close
(NOTE: Happy hour pricing ends at 6pm)

COST:
Free. Please order and pay for your food/drinks at the register.

RSVP:
[https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557481 ](https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557481 )
PARKING
Ample parking in front of restaurant

===============================
IEEE Consultants Network of San Diego

IEEE Consultants’ Network of San Diego (IEEE/CNSD) is an invaluable resource for consulting information and a premier source of technical talent. You will meet experienced practitioners as well as others new to consulting. Speakers discuss broad range of topics, such as taxes, marketing, finances, fee setting, software and liability insurance. The network is also a source of potential clients.

Our members are comprised of independent technology consultants who are specialists in all forms of electronics, communications, chip design, computer software, defense technology, electro-mechanical hardware, power systems, new product development, quality assurance, reliability, technology management, business development, and intellectual property law.

Membership in the IEEE Consultants’ Network of San Diego (IEEE/CNSD) is open to both members and non-members of the IEEE. No membership application is necessary to join, just come to our monthly meetings. Because networking is an important part of membership, we strongly encourage you to attend the monthly meetings.

Questions:
IEEE/CNSD Chair: Enrique Monteagudo, enriquem03@yahoo.com
IEEE/CNSD Vice-Chair: Mike Bryant, m.w.bryant@ieee.org

***

More Info:
IEEE/CNSD Webpage https://ieeeconsultants.org/
IEEE/CNSD LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2112928
IEEE San Diego Section https://sdieee.org/sdieee/
IEEE San Diego Section Meetup Group https://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-IEEE-Meetup/
IEEE-USA Consultants Committee https://ieeeusa.org/careers/consultants/