Delivering Much-Needed Support to Startup Founders

Join hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller as they sit down with the dynamic Kierra Underwood, of 757 Collab. Find out how growing startup founders like you can access mentorship, resources, and support to foster innovation and drive economic development in the region.  In this power-packed 60-minute session, Kierra, a seasoned business consultant and founder of Literature and Libations, spills the beans on her role as Manager in Innovation and Strategic Partnership for 757 Collab, where she helps orchestrate the growth of startups in the region.  If you're curious about the secrets behind startup success and the vibrant entrepreneurial community in Hampton Roads, this episode is your front-row ticket! (0:00) Introduction and discussion about swag and promotional items (9:05) Kierra Underwood's background and journey to 757Collab (13:44) The importance of marketing and promotion in entrepreneurship (16:08) Discussing challenges faced by startup founders (24:18) Kevin Costner's 'build it and they will come' approach: a myth? (33:29) Changes in the Hampton Roads startup community over the years (37:20) Understanding the real meaning of diversity in the entrepreneurial community (44:55) Kierra Underwood explaining the services offered by 757Collab (49:08) Zack Miller discussing personal style as a branding opportunity (1:01:06) Kierra's call for diversity in the 757Collab event and startup community (1:02:00) Closing remarks and thanks to Kierra Underwood Show notes: About 757Collab: 757 Collab is a founder-focused innovation network serving the Hampton Roads region and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more: https://757collab.org/ ========================================================= About the hosts: Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM. Live: https://www.innovate757.org/live/ Watch past episodes: https://www.innovate757.org/fervent-f... Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four 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: Tim Ryan https://www.innovate757.org/ X (personal): @ryantnt X: @Innovate757 Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads LinkedIn (personal): / ryantnt LinkedIn: / innovate757 Facebook: / innovate757   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com X: @zackmillersays Facebook:  / zackmillersays