Fervent Four

Attention spans are at an all time low. How can founders capitalize on the infinite scroll-fest to raise money for their venture? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jesse Hepburn, Founder and CEO of Fsh Tank to discuss crowdfunding and what it can do for their business and their personal network. How is Fsh Tank different from every other crowdfunding platform? Watch this week's episode to find out!

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

Show notes:

(0:00) Repetition + Introducing Fsh Tank

(08:48) Benefits of Freelancing

(16:20) Fsh Tank's opportunity

(32:10) Start eating your own "Fish Food" + Jesse's Timeline

(39:51) Greatest Super Bowl Commercial + Revenue Split

(47:22) Marriage in Business + Next Steps

(55:00) Conclusion

About Jesse Hepburn & Fsh Tank

Jesse Hepburn is the Founder & CEO at Fsh Tank. Fsh Tank = TikTok + Kickstarter. Attention spans are short and we live in a mobile-first world so we're giving early stage founders a fun and easy way to raise capital from family and friends

As a child of Caribbean immigrants, I had an insatiable longing for the American dream. I didn't grow up well connected, but I wanted to pursue entrepreneurship from a young age. Only one problem - with limited access to money, coaching, or like-minded peers I had no idea where to start.

That's why we created Fsh Tank. It was an answer to aspiring and current small business owners that have the drive to succeed as entrepreneurs, but lack the necessary direction and resources. It's the product we wished existed. We can truly attest to the proverb - "necessity is the mother of invention". This idea wasn't born in a vacuum. It was birthed out of a real need that we felt as frustrated aspiring entrepreneurs. We felt as though if we feel this way, maybe other people feel this way too.

Learn More: https://fshtank.webflow.io/about-us

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Jesse Hepburn

https://fshtank.webflow.io

Twitter: @JesseHepburn1 (https://twitter.com/JesseHepburn1)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-hepburn-60517371/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/fsh-tank/

Instagram: @therealhepb (https://www.instagram.com/therealhepb)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fsh-Tank-103998751809900 & https://www.facebook.com/jesse.hepburn

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

It is inevitable that in business you will make mistakes, how do you learn from these endeavors while they are occurring? Connor Swalm of Phin walks us through the process.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Connor Swalm, CEO at Phin Security, to discuss making mistakes is evidence you're doing something right. The only mistake you can't afford to make is the mistake you never learn from.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Connor Swalm

(06:26) Connor's Icebreaker Story

(08:16) Getting started in Cybersecurity

(20:31) Entrepreneurship + Coding

(25:49) Connor's early entrepreneurship drive and hustle

(43:07) Using failures + Finding a way

(54:35) Next Play Mentality + Inspiration

(01:00:25) The importance of celebrating all your wins (no matter the size)

About Connor Swalm & Phin Security

Connor Swalm is the CEO at Phin Security. Connor has been leading Phin Security since it's inception and has been a core contributor on the product itself. Leaning on his experience in project management and software development, he is the bridge needed to take the product from the idea stage to the market.

Phin Security provides social engineering simulation across all communication channels and delivers training to employees that actually changes their behavior. Our approach couples dynamic attack simulation with personalized, result-driven employee training. Collecting and feeding results back into Phin's simulation engine automatically refines what employees are exposed to, inoculating employees against the latest threats they are facing.

Learn More: https://www.phinsec.io/about-our-team & https://www.linkedin.com/company/phin-security/about/

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Connor Swalm

https://phinsec.io

Twitter: @Connorswalm14 (https://twitter.com/connorswalm14)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phin-security/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-swalm/

Instagram: @Connorswalm (https://www.instagram.com/connorswalm)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phinsec & https://www.facebook.com/connor.swalm

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

What's a faster pace, racecar or running a business? Dion von Moltke retired from his passion of being a professional racecar driver to race his way through the startup world, launching Blayze, a pro to amateur coaching platform.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Dion von Moltke, Co-Founder at BLAYZE & professional racecar driver, to discuss the power of 1 on 1 coaching and the importance of working with GREAT coaches. Startups are challenging, but are they more challenging than racing professionally?

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Dion von Moltke + Blayze

(09:40) 3 Minute Pitch + Importance of practicing pitches

(20:45) What does Blayze mean + The problem it addresses

(35:24) Difference between a good and bad coach

(38:49) Sports translating to business

(45:13) Transitioning from pro-racing to entrepreneurship

(57:17) Blazes future + Conclusion

About Dion von Moltke & BLAYZE

Dion von Moltke is a Co-Founder at BLAYZE, Professional Racecar Driver, 24 Hours of Daytona Winner, 2x Sebring 12 Hour Winner, Public Speaker, and Coach. He helped found Blayze in 2019. "Blayze is a virtual 1 on 1 coaching platform that connects amateur athletes with professional coaches. Using Blayze, those athletes can learn personally from pro coaches anytime, from anywhere and for up to 95% less.

At Blayze, we use data to help athletes connect with their perfect coach matched to their learning styles, age, and current skill level. From there, the athlete will hop on an intro call with their coach so they can get to know one another. After the call, the athletes will get a custom individual training plan from their coach every week, personalized video analysis coaching sessions, monthly check-ins with their coach, and much more.

Blayze is the first platform that truly replicates the 1 to 1 relationship professional athletes get with their coaches in a way that is accessible and affordable for all."

Learn More: https://blayze.io/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionvm/

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Dion von Moltke

https://blayze.io/

Twitter: @DionvmR (https://twitter.com/dionvmr)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blayzecoaching & https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionvm/

Instagram: @Dionvm (https://www.instagram.com/dionvm)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blayzecoaching & https://www.facebook.com/Dionvm

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

How much money do you need to start or grow your business? Paul Singh believes its X amount. X = ???

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Paul Singh, Founder of Results Junkies & Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Bump Health, to discuss that you DON'T need to raise money to start, grow, or "insert whatever most founders say". Money doesn't change the outcome of your company… only the speed of whatever's already going to happen.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Paul Singh + Finding success in repetition

(18:56) Two Entrepreneurship stages + Investing

(29:40) Working remote vs in-person + Differentiating from other Founders

(42:56) Definition of Bootstrapping + Paul's average investing size

(51:38) Opportunities for money + the internet and future

(54:50) Is Paul a hypocrite? + How to get your street MBA

(1:06:40) How much money do you need to start?

(1:15:20) Q/A's

About Paul Singh and Results Junkies

"Paul is a dad, husband, entrepreneur (Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Bump Health), speaker, investor and Airstreamer. I've been angel investing in startups for ~15 years now and generally aim to invest into 200 companies every year. I do this through Results Junkies which I run alongside my wife. Previously: Managing Director @1776, Founder @disruptioncorp (acq by @1776), Partner @500Startups, EIR at USCIS / DHS. He was an early partner at 500 Startups and, after leaving the firm to move back to the DC Metro area, he raised a separate $50M fund for slightly later stage investments. Paul drives across North America to visit the places where startups actually start (and grow) their businesses. In 2016, 2017 and 2018, he drove over 150,000 miles, visited 150 cities across North America, shook hands with 80,000 entrepreneurs, sat down with 4,000 early stage startups and invested in the best of them."

"Results Junkies aim to invest in our own capital in 200 companies across North America each year: roughly half are the typical "tech possibility" and the other half are what we call "main street realities." We do this because it's important… and we do this because we're constructing the ideal investment portfolio…Over the past 10+ years, we've flown 1,000,000 miles, raised tens of millions of dollars for our venture funds and invested in thousands of companies around the world. We know startups and small businesses better than anyone else. And they know us".

Learn More: https://www.resultsjunkies.com & https://www.linkedin.com/company/results-junkies/about/

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Paul Singh

https://www.resultsjunkies.com

Twitter: @paulsingh (https://twitter.com/paulsingh)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsingh/

Instagram: @resultsjunkie (https://www.instagram.com/resultsjunkies/)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ResultsJunkies/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Is your business raising capital? Do you know what investors are seeking?

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Tom Weithman, Managing Director at Virginia Venture Partners, to discuss the funding available for VA's high growth startups, what Virginia Venture Partners can offer your business, and the sustained success of the nation's premier seed venture programs.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Tom Weithman + What is VIPC?

Learn more about VIPC: https://www.virginiaipc.org/vvp

(16:03) Tom discusses the VA startup ecosystem & his experience funding companies

(28:12) The macro startup environment, what you need to know when fundraising + Investor updates

(39:30) Web 3.0 in VA, hot local startup sectors, & How to seek out optimism

(48:51) Pushing the bounds of imagination, the metaverse & VIPC's biggest investment misses

About Tom Weithman and VIPC:

"VVP Funds -formerly CIT GAP Funds- is a family of seed- and early-stage -investment funds placing equity investments in Virginia-based technology, life science, and cleantech companies, with a high potential for achieving rapid growth and generating significant economic return for entrepreneurs, co-investors and the Commonwealth of Virginia."

"Weithman is a proven operator, investor, director, executive and advisor with experience spanning federal, commercial and non-profit sectors. As architect and leader of Virginia Venture Funds, Weithman has established himself as one of the nation's foremost experts on quasi-public fund formation, early stage investment, accelerator development and the contribution of "catalytic capital" to innovation, commercialization and economic development."

Learn More: https://www.virginiaipc.org/vvp

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Tom Weithman

https://www.virginiaipc.org/vvp

Twitter: @tomweithman (https://twitter.com/tomweithman)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-innovation-partnership-corporation/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Team Building is one way companies are retaining and attracting teammates. What if you have a remote team or it's difficult to get everyone to one place at once? Insert LetsVidya.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with James Warren, Founder at LetsVidya, to discuss James' passion for helping people connect with each other, building a strong team culture, and a few of the many unique teams James has worked with.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Tim runs Boston a 2nd time + Introducing James Warren & LetsVidya

LetsVidya: https://www.letsvidya.com

(15:53) Leveraging your skillset as a Founder, LetsVidya Use Cases, + How to gain early traction for your product/service

(29:56) The current Fundraising environment, Is virtual changing?, + Trends in the workplace

(44:44) The LetsVidya business model, James' Start Peninsula Experience, + James' business goals

Start Peninsula: https://www.startpeninsula.com

(57:10) 'Something in the Water' music festival + Pharell's influence on Hampton Roads

LetsVidya: https://www.letsvidya.com

Something in the Water: https://somethinginthewater.com

About James Warren and LetsVidya:

"LetsVidya is a platform that allows you to have shared experiences with your friends and family from the comfort of your own home. Historically, to participate in an organized experience, everyone had to be physically in the same location. While we never want to replace the physical in-person gathering place, we believe that a virtual venue will allow for social gatherings in a way that was previously impossible. LetsVidya offers a multitude of experiences, spread throughout the week, and hosted by a professional host with a proven track record in their field of expertise. Put simply, LetsVidya is a platform that breaks down the walls created by having to attend experiences at a physical location and makes them accessible from the comfort of your own home."

"There are few things I love more in life than connecting people around a shared experience. It is always fun to see a group of people work together to accomplish a task while laughing and enjoying themselves. For the last 13 years I have perfected this art while working with middle school and high school students, but now I am excited to partner with LetsVidya and engage adults as they journey towards an amazing experience." - James Warren

Learn More: https://www.letsvidya.com

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

James Warren

https://www.letsvidya.com

Twitter: @LetsVidya (https://twitter.com/LetsVidya)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsvidya

Instagram: @letsvidya (https://www.instagram.com/letsvidya/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsvidya

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Marko Frigelj saw a need in the market and pounced on the opportunity.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Marko Frigelj, Founder at The IncuHub, to discuss The IncuHub and it's 100+ member businesses, coworking spaces 101, and how they are different from WeWork.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Why do humans remember music lyrics so well? + Introducing Marko Frigelj & The IncuHub

Learn more about The IncuHub: https://theincuhub.com(15:10) Expanding The IncuHub to 100+ businesses + Building an intimate coworking community

(31:50) Coworking Spaces 101: Should you track attendance? + How much structure should your coworking space have?Learn more about Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com(40:11) Discussing WeWork + The IncuHub business model'WeCrashed' | Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/wecrashed/umc.cmc.6qw605uv2rwbzutk2p2fsgvq9 (49:24) Lessons learned from founding The IncuHub & Managing through the pandemic

About Marko Frigelj and The IncuHub:

"The IncuHub brings together entrepreneurs looking to grow and connect. We offer private offices as well as a coworking space, all located within a federally designated HUBZone. Executive coaching comes with membership via an active advisory board and an Entrepreneur in Residence. With this perk, expect individualized mentorship that will lead you and your business to greater success. Located near Downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, our shared workspace is the perfect starting point for your company to reach its ultimate potential alongside those with common interests."

Marko Frigelj is "...An accomplished professional offering 16 years of hands-on experience building and growing startups and managing multi-million-dollar investments and portfolios." He is the President & CEO at PMA IT Solutions and the Founder of The IncuHub.

Learn More: https://theincuhub.com

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Marko Frigelj

https://theincuhub.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40658064/admin/

Instagram: @the_incuhub (https://www.instagram.com/the_incuhub/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IncuHub

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Paul Robinson will join the Fervent Four Show to discuss his experience as the Executive Director of RISE. RISE accelerates innovation and business growth around solutions to coastal resilience challenges in the living laboratory of coastal Virginia.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Paul Robinson, Executive Director of RISE, to discuss RISE and the climate problem it's working to solve, how to spot 'optimist' founders, and why 'water' is the theme & opportunity of Hampton Roads.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Paul Robinson, What is RISE?, + The idea of 'reverse pitching'

Learn More about RISE: https://riseresilience.org

(15:58) Paul Robinson's experience as a Founder + The market opportunity for startups in the climate space

Lowercarbon Capital: https://lowercarboncapital.com

Jason Calacanis' 'The Climate Syndicate': https://thesyndicate.com/climate

(32:25) Raising awareness for the climate industry, local projects in the climate space, + Defining the climate problem

(45:09) How to spot the optimist Founders? + Can Hampton Roads be a leader in climate startups?

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Credit Exchange Program: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title62.1/chapter3.1/article4.02/

(51:23) What challenges does RISE face? + Why 'water' is the theme/opportunity of Hampton Roads?

Connect with RISE: https://riseresilience.org

About Paul Robinson and RISE:

"RISE is a non-profit, economic development organization with a mission to accelerate innovation and business growth around solutions to coastal communities' resilience challenges. RISE enables businesses to develop, demonstrate and scale innovations that help coastal communities adapt to changing climate."

"Dr. Paul Robinson is the Executive Director of RISE, and is dedicated to expediting the development of innovative technologies in the resilience sector. Funded at $10M, RISE grows resilience-related businesses in the coastal Virginia region and assists in access to the worldwide market for their technologies.

Dr. Robinson is the founder and CEO of AeroTech Research, a company specializing in weather hazard detection for aircraft. He is also Senior Advisor to Focus Investment Bank in the areas of government, aerospace and defense. He is also a member of a local angel investment groups 757 Angels and Abundance 360, and works with several startups in technical and managerial roles"

Learn More: https://riseresilience.org

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Paul Robinson

https://riseresilience.org

Twitter: @RiseResilience (https://twitter.com/RiseResilience)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseresilience/

Instagram: @riseresilience (https://www.instagram.com/riseresilience/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiseResilience/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Travis Young wants you to know that resources and help are available for early stage start-up founders.

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Travis Young, from 757 Collab, to discuss all things Travis' work experiences and journey to 757 Collab, rewriting the DE&I narrative, and how to give founders a voice.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) What are you watching on Netflix (online)? + Introducing Travis YoungLearn more about 757 Collab: https://757accelerate.org

'The Dropout': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/'Inventing Anna': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740976/

(13:44) The 'food' of Hampton Roads + Travis' work experiences and journey to 757 Collab(29:25) Travis' initiative: 'The Nationhood', Rewriting the DE&I narrative, + The Great ResignationThe Nationhood: https://www.thenationhood.com (40:27) Discussing the 757 Startup environment(53:52) How to give Founder's a voice + Famous Hampton Roads residents

About Travis Young and 757 Collab:

"757 Collab, located in the Assembly campus in downtown Norfolk, coordinates the efforts and resources of the 757 Angels investor group, the 757 Accelerate business-growing program and 757 Startup Studios workspace.""I am a dedicated public servant with over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of education, technology, and equity. Throughout my career, I have championed new technology, leveraging data analysis and research to gain insights that can be applied to improved, data-informed decision-making. I am a strategic thinker, seasoned relationship manager, and equity-minded leader who is passionate about connecting stakeholders to collectively solve problems related to educational, racial, and gender equity.

Across my professional, personal, and community leadership experiences, I have approached all of my work with an education lens that seeks to ensure information and dialogues are accessible, approachable, and engaging. I'm excited to connect with education, philanthropy, and tech stakeholders who are committed to co-creating a more equitable future." - Travis Young

Learn More: https://757accelerate.org

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Travis Young

https://757accelerate.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-r-young/

Instagram: @itry.___ (https://www.instagram.com/itry.___/)

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe opened in late 2020, a time when many thought it would be impossible to do so. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Julie Easterbrooks, Founder at Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe. In this clip, the three will discuss

The Fervent Four Show Episode 102 Starring Julie Easterbrooks

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/MEZ7M3bpF0s

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Julie Easterbrooks, Founder at Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe, to discuss all things feline related, opening an in person business during the pandemic, and how Kitting Kingdom has helped facilitate 400+ cat adoptions.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Show notes:

(0:00) Start

About Julie Easterbrooks and Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe:

"Kitty Kingdom Cat Café is a very unique social enterprise, based in Chesapeake Virginia. Four rescues throughout Virginia trust us to showcase their felines, and provide us with cat food, litter, and cleaning supplies. Kitty Kingdom charges the public to interact with the kitties while enjoying a "non alcoholic beverage." Yet when a kitty is adopted all of the adoption fees go to the rescue sponsoring our kitties. We have a relaxed atmosphere in our café. We are able to serve a variety of coffee, tea, craft beer, wine. Food options are rustic, but we have pastries, and little meals for everyone from vegan to carnivore. We work hard to keep Kitty Kingdom a safe, fun and warm environment for both felines and hoomans."

Learn More: https://kittykingdomcatcafe.wpcomstaging.com

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Listen here:

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Social Media:

Julie Easterbrooks

https://kittykingdomcatcafe.wpcomstaging.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KittyKingdomCatCafe/

Instagram: @kittykingdomcatcafe (https://www.facebook.com/KittyKingdomCatCafe/)

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org