Q&A's with Tim Ryan

The show must go on! When the scheduled guest catches a stomach bug, and co-host Zack Miller out of pocket, Tim Ryan hosts episode 117 with a solo performance. This week, Tim discusses important components of a business, starting a company in the 757, and collaborative opportunities. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is and angel investor and 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 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) The show must go on   (2:07) What does it take to be an investable company?   (7:11) You need a product, team and customers   (11:19) The importance of investor updates + roadmap for local startups   (23:30) What's missing in this area + the importance of collaboration   (44:05) Startup runway and its importance   (51:51) Q&A's + Conclusion   About Tim Ryan & StartWheel   Tim currently serves as the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization focused on consolidating and coordinating the entrepreneurial efforts across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim has worked with thousands of startups over the past ten years from validation to investing in startups as an angel investor.   Learn More: https://www.startwheel.org/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:   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