Patriapps, as lettrs, was founded in 2013 as an intelligent communications company, creating the message with the 1 minute minimum to grow emotional intelligence. It was founded by veteran entrepreneur Drew Bartkiewicz, and his family, to delivery authenticity in a mobile medium. In 5 years the application came to connect over 1 billion mobile pen pal combinations as the #1 letter messaging app in the world. In 2018 the Patriapps Venture studio, with the help of USNA & HBS graduate Jim Matheson, expanded its model to activate impact applications in health, cyber, media and communications. It is the only veteran led venture studio in America.