The largest business event in Virginia | Startup World Cup 2025

What if everything you thought you knew about the Hampton Roads business scene was wrong? 🤯 On this episode, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller pull back the curtain on the biggest myths holding our entrepreneurs back—and reveal how the region is leveling up in a major way. They’re spearheading Virginia’s largest business event in their combined 20+ years in the game: Startup World Cup 2025. This is more than a networking event—it’s a high-stakes pitch competition with a $1 MILLION prize on the line, drawing top innovators, investors, and change-makers from across the globe. Whether you’re a startup founder, business pro, or just love seeing big ideas come to life, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into what could be a game-changing moment for Hampton Roads. 🎟 Get all the details and apply here: Startup World Cup Virginia: https://www.innovate757.org/startupworldcupva/ Who should we interview next? Support the show Discover Virginia Beach Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206204  Discover Virginia Beach Fb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/discovervirginiabeach