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About Tim Ryan

Tim currently serves as the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization focused on consolidating and coordinating the entrepreneurial efforts across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim has worked with thousands of startups over the past ten years from validation to investing in startups as an angel investor.

Crunchy Hydration’s Retail Surge Signals Bright Future for Hampton Roads Wellness Innovation

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-09T10:50:19-04:00June 9, 2025|757 Accelerate, 757 Angels, 757 Collab, 757 ScaleUp Alliance, 757 Startup Studios, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News, Local Startup Stories, Success Stories|

By Tim Ryan Hampton Roads is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy, [...]

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NEON Festival Turns 10: Unleashing Epic Opportunities for Hampton Roads Creatives

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-09T10:09:29-04:00June 3, 2025|Downtown Norfolk, Local Ecosystem News, NIC|

The 10th Annual NEON Festival Hampton Roads, set to light [...]

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Startup Success: Made in Norfolk Launches at Selden Market

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-09T10:10:46-04:00June 2, 2025|Downtown Norfolk, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News, Local Startup Stories, NIC|

Innovate Hampton Roads is excited to announce "Made in Norfolk". [...]

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Startup Seminar: Norfolk Homeownership Myths Debunked – Free BBQ & Expert Insights

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:00:31-04:00June 1, 2025|Get Free Publicity, Local Ecosystem News|

Summary: On June 11, 2025, Innovate Hampton Roads is hosting [...]

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Startup Transformation: Lighthouse Network’s Bold Rebrand Sparks New Opportunities

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:30:22-04:00May 29, 2025|Accelerator Programs, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News|

Introduction Summary: Lighthouse Labs, a Richmond-based nonprofit accelerator, has rebranded [...]

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Startup World Cup Virginia 2025: Pitch for $1 Million & Global Spotlight

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:37:33-04:00May 27, 2025|Startup World Cup, Uncategorized|

Innovate Hampton Roads is set to host the Startup World [...]

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DroneUp’s Healthcare Delivery Revolution in Hampton Roads: Innovate757

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:37:43-04:00May 27, 2025|Distribution & Logistics, DroneUp, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News, Local Startup Stories|

Based in Virginia Beach, DroneUp is spearheading the DroneUp Healthcare [...]

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Hampton Roads Tech Titans Carl Hewitt and Jake Spracher Join SalesE for Startup Success

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:38:12-04:00May 22, 2025|757 Collab, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News, Local Startup Stories, Press Releases|

SalesE, a Virginia Beach-based AI company, has taken a significant [...]

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Startup Stars Shine at Start Peninsula Micro Pitch 2025

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:40:11-04:00May 15, 2025|757 ScaleUp Alliance, Competitions, Competitions & Challenges, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Local Ecosystem News, Local Startup Stories, Start Peninsula|

The Start Peninsula Micro Pitch 2025 event held on May [...]

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Innovate757 First Fridays: Igniting Entrepreneurial Spirit in Hampton Roads

By Tim Ryan|2025-06-04T10:40:22-04:00May 14, 2025|Downtown Norfolk, Local Ecosystem News, NIC|

The Downtown Norfolk Council has announced that First Fridays Hampton [...]

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