Jimmy Hatch
Former Navy SEAL who served 26 years and was severely injured in 2009, later founded Spikes Canine Fund and enrolled at Yale as a nontraditional student where he now teaches and works in admissions.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 28min
Ep.#314: "Curiosity is the thing that drives you to figure out who you really are," with jimmy Hatch
Jimmy Hatch, a former Navy SEAL turned Yale teacher and founder of Spikes Canine Fund, reflects on curiosity, courage, and recovery. He talks about translating military lessons to academia, pushing students into discomfort, confronting ambiguity, and challenging institutional hubris. Playful metaphors like pickles and watercolors highlight the unpredictable work of exploring the unknown.
