DE&I in the Startup Community

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 Young Learn 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 Resignation The 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