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Fervent Four — 313 episodes

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The AI Opportunity Most Nonprofits Are Missing

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How to Build a Business That Lasts for Decades

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The Bigger Strategy Behind Pharrell's Something in the Water

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Former Navy SEAL on Why Starting a Business Was Harder Than SEAL Training

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From Wall Street to Building 757 Angels

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"Your Baby's Ugly" — The Truth Most Agencies Won't Tell You

7

The Hidden Business Value of Comments (Most Companies Ignore This Data)

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Why This Coworking Model Keeps Selling Out

9

The Silicon Valley of Water Is Being Built in Virginia

10

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

11

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

12

Hiring Veterans Is Broken. AI Might Fix It.

13

Wine Is Broken. This Startup Is Fixing It

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

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Why AI Breaks Without Real-World Data

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What Grit Looks Like When a Business Collapses

17

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

18

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

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Why Good Ideas Stall — and What Actually Moves Them Forward

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What Venture Capitalists Look for Before They Invest in Founders

24

How Cox Communications Reinvents, Innovates, and Serves the 757

25

How Skydiving Prepared Him for Business Risk No One Talks About

26

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

27

Breaking Barriers in Tech

28

How a Quarter-Life Crisis Sparked a National Brand

29

Off the Beaten Path: Building Where2Wheel

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

31

Beyond the Bark: Building Yellow Dog Through Grit and Curiosity

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Gamifying Your Life Through Health Literacy

33

AI for High-Stakes Decisions

34

How ADHD Became a Superpower for This Entrepreneur

35

Exploring Defense Tech and AI with Kali Luthra

36

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

37

Revolutionizing Real Estate: VroomBrick's Journey and Leadership Insights

38

When Rock Bottom Becomes the Launchpad

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

40

From Defense to Digital Health Using AI to Save Veteran Lives

41

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

42

From $40 to Financial Freedom

43

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

44

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

45

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

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Navigating Media Evolution and Community Growth with Cathy Lewis

47

Diving Deep: Exploring Underwater Careers and Regional Marine Economy

48

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

49

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

50

Tech Communities, AI in Development, and Roller Coasters

51

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Offshore Outsourcing

52

The Answer to Every Single Legal Question

53

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

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Harnessing LinkedIn for Business Growth and the Power of Discipline

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Is Hampton Roads the Next Seattle Tech Powerhouse?

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The Music Industry Mindset That Builds Better Businesses

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

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Building Better Founders at Lighthouse Labs

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Shaping Cities: Landscape Architecture and Urban Development

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Jumping Into Business: Niche Markets, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Insights with Sanele Lasana

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A Founder's Journey: From Startup to Exit

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Unlocking Government Market Opportunities

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Is It Time to Sell Your Business? What's Next in Your Career?

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Navigating Hospitality & Law: Wisdom from Tejal Desai

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Revolutionizing Tax Expertise with AI: The Power of TaxGPT

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From Passion to Profit: Finding the Right Franchise with Chris Bushey

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From Hockey to Finance: Al MacIsaac's Playbook for Wealth Protection

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JP Carlton on Redefining Construction

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Transforming Healthcare: Patrick Ball on HRBRC's Mission

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Jara Clark on Mind-Body Wellness, Holistic Productivity, and Habits

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AI Solutions for Business and Gen Z Impact with Charlie O'Brien

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Helping Singers Find Their Voice with Mayona Smith

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Ayanna Smalls on Cloud Consulting, Culture, and Tech Representation

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Inspiring Young Minds: Elijah's Turtle-Fueled Journey to Authorship

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Destini Harrell Turns Bold Visions into Lasting Change

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Jalaya Allen on Connecting Opportunities for College Students

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Dr. Eiesha Williamson on Dance, Community, and Portsmouth's Future

78

How Type.ai Supercharges the Writing Experience

79

Archetype Braces - A New Take on Knee Support for Everyday Movement

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Flying Cars & Hydrogen Tech: Exploring the Future of Transport with LuftCar

81

Collin Smith: From Founding ReachSuite to a Game-Changing Acquisition

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Scaling Smarter - How ReplyAI is Transforming Semiconductor Sales

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Preventing IV Failures: How ivWatch is Saving Lives with Real-Time Alerts

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Ayush Garg on Transforming Research with AnswerThis.io

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Unlocking NASA's Innovations for Startup Entrepreneurs

86

Leveraging Google Reviews and Strategic Partnerships for Business Growth

87

Revolutionizing Mobile Gaming Controllers

88

Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge Connects Innovators to the Navy

89

Making Hampton Roads the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play

90

Virginia's Startup Surge: Innovations, Competitions, and Autonomous Tech

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From Franklin to Film: L. Terrel Majette on Winning, Production, and Confidence

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Navigating Female Entrepreneurship: Mentorship, Balance, and Authenticity

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Exploring the Hampton Roads Workforce Study

94

Tech, Purpose, and Passion!

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Empowering Youth and Navigating Educational Challenges

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Chip Dodd on company growth, minimalism, and finding true happiness

97

Career Transitions, Imposter Syndrome, and Managing Live Audiences

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From College Startup to Fitness Innovation

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Leveraging military experience in business and the value of community in entrepreneurship

100

Comedy Specials, Corporate Gigs, and Humor in Business

101

Connecting Hampton Roads To Regional Growth and Community Initiatives

102

Solving Startup Problems Using Code

103

Leading the Charge in Sustainable Mobility

104

How 757 Accelerate's $20,000 In Capital Helps Startups Succeed

105

A Look At The "Behind the Scenes" of Healing

106

Turning Your Passion Into Your Recognition

107

How Late-Night Texts Landed Me A 5-Figure Client

108

Unstucking Yourself From Your Current Situation

109

How To Fail Forward, and Keep Going Until You Succeed

110

How Securing A Home For Your Family Just Became Easier

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How Will It Impact The Way Your Loved Ones Remember You?

112

Are You Using AI in 2024? Here's How To Keep Humans in the Loop

113

How To Create A Better Union For Hampton Roads and Beyond

114

Changing Yourself, You Change The World

115

The Psychology Behind Retail Pricing

116

How To Tread Water In A Sea of Opportunity

117

Activating The Superpower of Your Community

118

Inside The Hidden Psychology Behind Your Business

119

When Running A Race Isn't Just 'Running A Race'

120

Bringing Your Product To Market? A Grant Winner Teaches You How

121

How You Can Speak Up And Be Heard By Anyone

122

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

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This is How Hampton Roads Will Take 2024 By Storm

124

Ways to Live Your Most Free Life

125

How IncuHub Can Help Business Owners Innovate, Connect, Grow

126

Delivering Much-Needed Support to Startup Founders

127

Making Connections Through Your Local Chamber

128

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

129

Scale Your Business Rapidly With Delegation

130

Reviving Your Startup Dream: Battle-Tested Strategies for Vibrancy

131

Drones and Flying Ships

132

Farmer to Founder

133

Systematizing the Contractor Industry

134

Polishing a Blue Collar Business

135

Can World Hunger Be Solved?

136

Does Your Business Need to Be Marketed?

137

Buying and Selling a Car Post Covid

138

When Your Business is Poop

139

What Founders in Virginia Can Do to Grow Faster

140

Growing the Virginia Startup Scene

141

Technology and Your Business

142

Being Colorful in Business

143

Building an Event Based Business

144

Investing in the Next Virginia Startup

145

Developing the Visual Aspects to Your Business

146

The 757 Startup Scene

147

How to Build a Network

148

The Makerspace Movement in the 757

149

The Legal Process in Growing Your Business

150

Eating Across the 757

151

Developing Long Vision Relationships

152

Getting a Grip on your Business

153

Introducing Innovate Hampton Roads

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Raising Money in the 757

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Next Generation Digital Health for New and Expecting Parents

156

The Brand Behind Your Business

157

Powering Startups

158

Treating Allergies From Your Kitchen Table

159

Making EdTech Fun

160

Disrupting Onboarding for Financial Freedom

161

Growing Black Owned Businesses

162

Bringing Efficiency to the Gig Economy

163

Modernizing Talent Acquisition

164

From Navy to Self-Taught Entrepreneur

165

Spilling the Tea on Entrepreneurship

166

Your Legacy on Social Media

167

Pitching Your Business Like a Pro

168

Deterring Phishing Attacks

169

Rolling with the Punches

170

The Six Year Evolution of a Founder

171

Developing the Mental Athlete

172

Sustainability in Business

173

Bringing the Heat to Business

174

Disrupting the Legal Industry

175

Building Black Brand

176

Strengthening Small Business

177

Showcasing your Vision through Storytelling

178

Scaling Your Niche

179

Landing Corporate Access

180

Never Allowing Failure to be an Option

181

Prototyping an Adventure Park

182

Simplifying Dating

183

Being a Serial Entrepreneur

184

Innovation in the Cannabis Market

185

Merging with the Competitor

186

Running Your Way to Success

187

Disrupting the Traditional Home Equity Process

188

The Future of Re-Entry and Second Chances

189

Getting Over Nerves Before Performing

190

Drilling into Business

191

How's My Body Language?

192

Mom's creating the future job market

193

Pro Athlete Turns Founder

194

Hydrating With a Purpose

195

Supporting Innovation in the 757

196

Wellness and Business

197

Q&A's with Tim Ryan

198

Universities and Entrepreneurship

199

Increasing Women + Minority Led Company Funding

200

Solving Ground Level Problems from High Above

201

Relaunching America's First Oyster

202

Building the Podcast of the Future

203

Eating Your Own Fsh Food

204

Making Mistakes in Business

205

Racecar or Startup? Blayze Founder Dion von Moltke Answers

206

Paul Singh is Bullish on Startups

207

Raising Money in Virginia

208

The Online "Offsite" Team Builder

209

The Fervent Four Show Episode 104 Starring Marko Frigelj

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The Business (of) Climate

211

DE&I in the Startup Community

212

Opening a Business in 2020

213

Disrupting The Middle Man

214

The Fervent Four Show Episode 100 Starring Jason Calacanis

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The Business Side of Mortgages

216

Digitizing the Physical

217

Using Technology to Connect Openings with Customers

218

Cleaning Up in Business

219

Movie Making in Virginia

220

Growing a Business with Roadblock and Roadblock

221

What Does the Conference Landscape Look Like in Early 2022

222

Making the Grant Process a Breeze

223

Creating a WOW Movement

224

Hydrating Your Business

225

How standup can improve your startup

226

Building a Healthy Work Culture

227

Discovering Your Customers

228

The Future of the Corporate Card

229

Love and Marriage

230

A Photo Studio For Your Pets

231

Happiness at Work and Home

232

Standing Out in Business

233

An Investor's POV on Raising $$$

234

Mental Health and Wellness in the 757

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Protecting Yourself from Unknown Dangers

236

Understanding the Franchise Business Model

237

How One Person's Trash is Another Person's Startup

238

Active Duty Coast Guard and Entrepreneurship

239

Shopping for the Perfect Patent for Your Business

240

Gaining a New Perspective on Entrepreneurship

241

Building and Managing a Team

242

The Importance of Being Well-Rounded in Business

243

The Ins and Outs of the Trucking Industry

244

The Importance of Finding Your Niche

245

Using Science to Make Creative Business Decisions

246

Using Podcasts to Grow Your Business

247

Accelerating and Validating Your Business

248

The importance communication has on your business

249

Growing Your Startup

250

Growing the 757 Startup Community

251

Mastering Your Performances and Networking in 2K21

252

Pushing Change in the Car Industry

253

Going the Extra Mile for you Clients

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The Challenge of Building a Startup

255

Entrepreneurship in the 757

256

Disrupting the World of Robotics

257

Bringing Your Business Mobile with Pocket Properties

258

How to Grow Your Business Using Local Resources

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How to stay relevant and keep growing year after year

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Helping businesses stay efficient, sustainable and empowered

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Using Obstacles to Your Advantage

262

Creating a Re-Opening Plan

263

Creating an Entrepreneurial Community

264

The Re-Opening of the Food Industry

265

Navigating the Entrepreneurial Process

266

Marketing during the Super Bowl

267

Using Every Obstacle as an Opportunity

268

How to Network and Succeed Doing it

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Growing Your Business Through Knowledge

270

Marketing Your Team

271

Need capital for your business?

272

Opening a new business now?

273

Turning an Epiphany into a Business

274

Expanding Your Business

275

Hello 2k21

276

Joy in 2020

277

Live Entertainment Moving Forward

278

Diversity and Inclusion Across the 757

279

2020, a Family Affair

280

Leveraging Amazon as an Entrepreneur

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Leading a Team Through 2020

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"Drone" -ing on with Covid

283

Publishing your Business or Life

284

Fountains of Nasoni

285

Skillfully Navigating Startup Law

286

Investing in 757 Entrepreneurs

287

Measuring what Matters

288

Be Your Own Champion

289

Redeeming the year 2020

290

Entrepreneurship in School

291

Innovating Virtual Events

292

Responding to your Market

293

From Pitch to Performance

294

Entrepreneurs Escaping 2020

295

Creating the Co-Working Revolution

296

Smiling Through Uncertainty

297

Manufacturing in China…During Covid??

298

Finding Passion in Business

299

MBA Students Making a Difference

300

The Journey to $100 Million

301

The Latest Updates on PPP

302

Small Business Consulting

303

Protecting Your IP in a Virtual World

304

How to Sell Post Covid-19

305

Facilitating Resources in Real Estate

306

How a Pivot Created New Customers

307

How to Network Virtually

308

Motivation for Entrepreneurs

309

Funding your Business during a Crisis

310

Innovative Ways to Find Business

311

The Intersection of Education and Business

312

How to Work Remotely

313

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