About

My name is Michael Bruno.

I’m a direct investor at a family office. Former Marine infantry officer. Former strategic policy advisor for Congress. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Columbia Business School (Value Investing Program).

Iron & Interest is focused on the intersection of national security, policy, and investing.

If you’re a transitioning veteran, an investor, a builder, or just interested in the same topics I write about, I’d love to hear from you. Shoot me a DM on X or email me at bruno@brubarian.com.

Currently Interested In

• Studying the Catechism
• Distressed and activist investing
• How to raise exceptional daughters
• U.S. monetary and fiscal policy and its intersection with capital markets
• The defense industrial base — energetics and “dirty chemical” mid-stream processing

Hobbies, When There’s Time

• Kitesurfing in OBX
• Mountaineering — summited Mt. Rainier via the Emmons Glacier
• Warhammer 40k (Space Wolves)
• Competitive shooting — long range and USPSA
• Increasing my skills on the BGE (Big Green Egg)
• Writing
• Chess