The Roundtable Will Commit Time, Energy & Resources To This in 2024

Tim and Zack sit down with the amazing Nancy Grden, CEO and Leader of the Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable. The three entrepreneurs discuss how Hampton Roads has dramatically evolved and improved in the last 20 years, how schools have stepped up to meet the needs of our young talent, and how the maritime industry has shifted into the future with developments in offshore wind, un-manned systems, and other technologies that bring jobs to Hampton Roads. CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction and Discussion with Nancy Grden (5:14) Nancy's Journey into Entrepreneurship and Biotech (13:22) Reflection on the Impact and Evolution of Entrepreneurship (18:37) Role of Educational Institutions and Technology in Entrepreneurship (24:05) Importance of Networking and Building Relationships in Business (26:12) Insight into Hampton Rose Executive Roundtable and Regional Growth (36:34) Public Awareness and Civic Engagement in Community Development (40:54) Perception of Corporate Acquisitions and Regional Success Stories (56:19) Challenges of Business Retention and Role of Higher Education (58:30) Appreciation for Fervent Four Show and Conclusion of Conversation ABOUT THE SHOW 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. About the hosts: Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. 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.  Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/