Lyubim Kogan
Founder, Wings4heroes
Our guest today is Lyubim (pronounced Loo-beem) Kogan — a Winter Olympian, first-generation immigrant, NYU Stern graduate, and 9/11 World Trade Center survivor.
Lyubim’s life spans elite sport, Wall Street trading floors, Main Street kitchen tables, leadership in war zones. He is a national bestselling co-author with Steve Forbes and has shared the stage at the United Nations with Brian Tracy.
He is the founder of Wings4Heroes.org, a mission helping amputee combat veterans reclaim dignity, purpose, and confidence through camaraderie, adventure, and flight.
Today, he’s here to talk about ...
May 11, 2026
How Lyubim Kogan Helps Veterans Reclaim Life
Lyubim Kogan shares an extraordinary journey that spans surviving the Cold War, competing in the 1998 Winter Olympics, living through 9/11, and walking away from financial success to help wounded veterans rebuild their lives. Through his nonprofit Wings4Heroes, Lyubim helps amputee and deaf veterans rediscover confidence, purpose, and healing through paragliding, rehabilitation, and community.This episode is a powerful conversation about trauma, resilience, service, and humanity. It shines a light on the emotional struggles veterans face after returning home and the life-changing impact of connection, purpose, and adventure therapy.
Guest: Lyubim Kogan