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Fervent Four is a business podcast hosted by Zack Miller, Tim Ryan. It has 303 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

Where Hampton Roads entrepreneurs tell their stories.Since 2020, The Fervent Four Show has been the weekly conversation connecting the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community builders shaping the future of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Each Thursday at 11 a.m. EST, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with founders, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the real stories behind regional growth — from bold startups and 757 trailblazers to nationally recognized brands born right here.Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling your next big idea, these candid, conversational episodes deliver insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and business growth that will keep you fired up long after the mics go off.

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She Got "Shellacked"… Then Built a Company to Fix a Problem Everyone Ignores

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Why Most Founders Actually Fail (It's Not Money)

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Hiring Veterans Is Broken. AI Might Fix It.

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Wine Is Broken. This Startup Is Fixing It

5

Startup Founders Only Control 40% of Success | YC Founder Glen Moriarty

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Why AI Breaks Without Real-World Data

7

What Grit Looks Like When a Business Collapses

8

Stop Caring What People Think or You'll Never Survive Being Seen

9

Why Ignoring AI Is Riskier Than Adopting It, A CEO Explains

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AI Is Moving Faster Than Anyone Is Ready For (Jobs, Robots, and What Comes Next)

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Why Smart Founders Make Bad Decisions Under Pressure

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Why Most Founders Never Execute — And How to Fix It

13

Why Good Ideas Stall — and What Actually Moves Them Forward

14

What Venture Capitalists Look for Before They Invest in Founders

15

How Cox Communications Reinvents, Innovates, and Serves the 757

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How Skydiving Prepared Him for Business Risk No One Talks About

17

How a 22-Year-Old Became America's Youngest AMCO Owner

18

Breaking Barriers in Tech

19

How a Quarter-Life Crisis Sparked a National Brand

20

Off the Beaten Path: Building Where2Wheel

21

From Forensics to Founding: Rachelle Turiello's Med Tech Mission

22

Beyond the Bark: Building Yellow Dog Through Grit and Curiosity

23

Gamifying Your Life Through Health Literacy

24

AI for High-Stakes Decisions

25

How ADHD Became a Superpower for This Entrepreneur

26

Exploring Defense Tech and AI with Kali Luthra

27

Navigating Startups and AI: Insights from Mari Soonsoo Bae on Innovation and Growth

28

Revolutionizing Real Estate: VroomBrick's Journey and Leadership Insights

29

When Rock Bottom Becomes the Launchpad

30

From HGTV to Multimillion-Dollar Success: Business Growth and Leadership Lessons

31

From Defense to Digital Health Using AI to Save Veteran Lives

32

Buc-ee's Taught This Guy What About Business?

33

From $40 to Financial Freedom

34

Exploring Mushrooms: Business, Healing, and Community with Tia Henderson

35

Mastering Barber Business: Growth, Client Retention, and Industry Trends

36

A Global Look at Healthcare, AI, and the Future of Work with Tim Armstrong

37

Navigating Media Evolution and Community Growth with Cathy Lewis

38

Diving Deep: Exploring Underwater Careers and Regional Marine Economy

39

From Apple to AI: Building Startups and Communities with Jake Spracher

40

From Donuts to Disruption: Community, Innovation & the Power of Showing Up

41

Tech Communities, AI in Development, and Roller Coasters

42

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Offshore Outsourcing

43

The Answer to Every Single Legal Question

44

Tech, Talent, and Tourism: The New Virginia Beach Economy

45

Harnessing LinkedIn for Business Growth and the Power of Discipline

46

Is Hampton Roads the Next Seattle Tech Powerhouse?

47

The Music Industry Mindset That Builds Better Businesses

48

Navigating Funding: Venture Capital, Integrated Capital, and Entrepreneurial Identity

49

Building Better Founders at Lighthouse Labs

50

Shaping Cities: Landscape Architecture and Urban Development

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