RAHWAY, N.J., September 29, 2026 — Obsidian Rising LLC, a New Jersey AI consulting and strategic operations firm, today shared that it is a veteran-connected business, a reflection of founder Gladian Rivera's deep family ties to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Military service runs through Rivera's family. Her father, her brother, and her maternal grandfather served, along with extended family members including her grandfather's brother, four uncles, and three cousins. In all, more than 10 immediate and extended family members have served, including combat-disabled veterans.
“I grew up around the discipline, sacrifice, and sense of mission that military families know well,” said Rivera, Founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising. “That upbringing shaped how I lead and how I serve. I understand the culture, I respect the commitment, and I want veterans, service members, and their families to know they have a partner who gets it.”
That legacy of service, resilience, and commitment to community shapes the values behind Obsidian Rising. The firm helps businesses and organizations strengthen their operations, put the right systems in place, and use AI safely and effectively. Rivera brings more than 15 years of experience across federal, state, healthcare, and nonprofit settings, and she welcomes opportunities to support veteran-owned businesses and organizations that serve the military community.
Obsidian Rising is not a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). “Veteran-connected” describes the founder's family history and the values it brought to the company.
About Obsidian Rising LLC
Obsidian Rising LLC is a New Jersey-based, woman-owned and minority-owned AI consulting and strategic operations firm. Founded by Gladian Rivera, the firm builds what's missing and fixes what's broken: assessing how a business operates, then designing the systems, workflows, and AI tools that fit. Learn more at obsidianrisingllc.com.
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