757 Startups recently welcomed over twenty early-stage founders to its community at 757 Startup Studios. Over the next six months, these entrepreneurs will work on developing and refining their businesses at the Assembly campus. Since its inception in May 2021, 757 Startup Studios has seen participation from over 100 startups, with the goal of reducing barriers to growth for early-stage founders. The current group of founders is particularly diverse, with about 90% of the startups having a founder from an underrepresented community. All participating startups will benefit from amenities including rent-free tenancy, customized programming, mentorship, expert office hours, self-paced learning modules, and workshops.
Introduction
NORFOLK, Va. (June 2023) — Over twenty early-stage founders joined the budding founder community at 757 Startup Studios this week. Entrepreneurs will utilize the next six months to develop and refine their businesses at the Assembly campus. Since its launch in May 2021, over 100 startups have participated in the 757 Startup Studios program that aims to reduce barriers and obstacles to growth-minded, early-stage founders. “This group of founders is our most diverse cohort to date, with roughly 90 % of the startups having a founder who comes from an underrepresented community,” said Hunter Walsh, Director of 757 Startup Studios. All startups will have access to state-of-the-art amenities that include: rent-free tenancy, customized programming, access to mentorship, office hours with subject matter experts, self-paced learning modules, and workshops.
Startups Invited
Below are the startups that have been invited into the Studios founder community:
- Arros Ventures: Revolutionizing bookkeeping and accounting through AI-driven automation, personalized financial advice, and real-time insights, tailored to the unique needs of businesses and individuals.
- assemblageCO: A SaaS platform that focuses on demystifying the AEC industry for a broader audience opening lines of communication for career professionals to collaborate amongst peers, developers, and end users.
- … (list continues)
About 757 Startup Studios
757 Startup Studios is a non-profit incubator that acts as an innovation hub for growth oriented startups focused on validating, developing, growing, and scaling their business efficiently. 757 Startup Studios’ programming and resources are tailored specifically for early stage entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional co-working, 757 Startup Studios offers a 6 months rent free tenancy, removing a financial obstacle for early-stage companies. Providing unparalleled resources and amenities, the space is co-located with 757 Angels and 757 Accelerate and offers access to Assembly amenities. 757 Startup Studios is part of 757 Collab, a vertically integrated community that together provides capital, acceleration, and an incubation arm—a unique, complete model for achieving success for the region’s entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem.
About 757 Collab
757 Collab harnesses the power of 757 Angels powered by Venture South, 757 Accelerate and 757 Startup Studios providing capital, programs and place to entrepreneurs in all stages of development. 757 Collab is located at the 757 Startup Studios within Assembly, an iconic campus for makers and creators in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. 757 Collab stands on values that promote an interconnected, inclusive and impactful ecosystem. These values drive the emerging Hampton Roads and statewide ecosystem. For more information, visit 757collab.org
Contact Information
Media Contact: Hunter Walsh, hunter@757startupstudios.org, (757) 403-2085
Question & Answer
What is 757 Startup Studios?
757 Startup Studios is a non-profit incubator that serves as an innovation hub for growth-oriented startups, providing tailored programming and resources for early-stage entrepreneurs.
What amenities do startups at 757 Startup Studios have access to?
Startups at 757 Startup Studios benefit from amenities such as rent-free tenancy, customized programming, mentorship, expert office hours, self-paced learning modules, and workshops.
How many startups have participated in the 757 Startup Studios program since its launch?
Since its launch in May 2021, over 100 startups have participated in the 757 Startup Studios program.
What is the goal of 757 Startup Studios?
The goal of 757 Startup Studios is to reduce barriers and obstacles to growth for early-stage founders by providing resources and support tailored to their needs.
