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SUMMARY:Startup Meet-Up: Students & Startups in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Career Development & Professional Engagement\, Graduate Career Management Center\, and the W&M Entrepreneurship Hub invite you to the Startup Meet-Up—an evening designed to spark real opportunities. \nThe Startup Meet-Up brings students\, alumni\, startups\, and small businesses together for focused\, small-group conversations centered on action. Using a structured\, roundtable-style format\, founders rotate among tables for short\, high-energy discussions on skills\, interests\, and real opportunities—including internships\, micro-internships\, project-based work\, and early-career roles. \nWhether you’re exploring what’s next\, looking to apply your skills in a real-world setting\, or building something and seeking motivated talent\, this event is designed to help conversations turn into momentum. \nYou don’t need a polished pitch or a perfect résumé. Bring your curiosity\, your skills\, and a willingness to engage. Opportunities often start with one good conversation. \nFor Startups\, Small Businesses\, and Ventures: Meet motivated W&M talent from across disciplines and share what you’re working on now. Come prepared to discuss real needs\, projects\, or roles where students and alums can contribute and grow. \nFor Students and Attendees:\nExplore where your skills fit\, practice talking about what you can offer\, and discover opportunities you won’t find on a job board—no prior startup experience required. \nAdvance registration is required. Space is limited. \nSponsored by: Career Development & Professional Engagement | Graduate Career Management Center | W&M Entrepreneurship Hub
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-meet-up-students-startups-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Sadler Center\, 200 Stadium Dr\, Williamsburg\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Meetup
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SUMMARY:Who's On Your B.A.I.L. Team? Your Trusted Business Advisors!
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles or assist with challenges in your business? \n\n\n\n\nYou Can Build the Right Team – Your B.A.I.L. Team! \nEvery successful business owner needs trusted advisors. Your B.A.I.L. Team includes a Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance Broker\, and Lawyer—each playing a vital role in helping you make smart decisions as you launch or grow your business. \nBanker\nYour banker can guide you on the right types of business bank accounts and introduce tools and services that simplify managing your company’s finances.\nPresented by Joey Barnes – Fulton Bank \nAccountant\nBefore you even form your business\, an accountant can help you evaluate projected revenue and determine the most appropriate business structure. This decision directly affects how your business is taxed.\nPresented by Chelsea Torres – SBDC \nInsurance Broker\nAn insurance broker takes the time to understand your business model\, daily operations\, team structure\, and sales approach. They assess potential risks and identify areas where your business could face liability—ensuring you’re properly protected.\nPresented by COVA Insurance \nLawyer\nA lawyer advises you on business activities and potential liabilities. They help you choose the right legal structure and provide guidance on essential contracts with clients\, employees\, and vendors.\nPresented by Savvas Daginis – Davis\, Burch\, Abrams Law Firm \nIn partnership with the City of Chesapeake Economic Development \nImportant Details:\n• This is a live\, in-person workshop and will not be recorded.\n• Attendance is free; however\, RSVP is required.\n• Registered participants will receive a reminder prior to the event.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/whos-on-your-b-a-i-l-team-your-trusted-business-advisors/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Economic Development\, 555 Belaire Avenue\, Chesapeake\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nKey motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom\, control over one’s career path\, the pursuit of wealth creation\, and personal development. \n*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\n*Marketing strategies\n*Financial resources\n*Legal form of organization\n*Tips to prepare & present your business plan\n*Cybersecurity Tips \nEnsure a strong foundation and entrepreneurial success by starting with a well-defined strategy. \n\nSpeaker(s): Lin Hite\, Longwood SBDC Western Region Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, VASBDC\, GMU\, SBA\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Hub Topic Talks: Truly Listening as the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Unlock
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs are taught to pitch\, persuade\, and push forward. But the skill that transformed Paige Edward’s career — and made her the #1 producer for seven straight years — was learning how to truly listen. After earning a Master’s in Counseling\, she discovered that understanding what people aren’t saying often matters more than what they are. In this session\, we’ll explore how deep listening sharpens product-market fit\, uncovers real objections\, strengthens teams\, and builds the kind of trust that fuels sustainable growth. \nHub Topic Talks is a platform where entrepreneurs share their remarkable journeys and their acquired industry expertise. These thought-provoking talks delve into specific industry-level topics\, offering not only deep insights and wisdom but also tangible action steps. Be inspired by the stories of those who have navigated the entrepreneurial landscape with degrees of failure and success. Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry experts and uncover the keys to success at Hub Talks! Attend in person at the Hub or virtually via Zoom!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hub-topic-talks-truly-listening-as-the-ultimate-entrepreneurial-unlock/
LOCATION:Tribe Square Entrepreneurship Hub\, 249 Richmond Road\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Demo Day: The Grand Finale of the Semester! \nCelebrate innovation. Connect across the community. See ideas come to life. \nJoin us for Demo Day\, the ultimate showcase of what happens when ideas meet action at the W&M Entrepreneurship Hub. This high-energy event brings together students\, faculty\, alumni\, and regional entrepreneurs to celebrate a semester of entrepreneurial thinking in action. \n\nRocket Pitch Faceoff: Watch top student founders compete for the grand prize and pitch their ventures live before a panel of judges.\n\nThese finalists have refined their ideas through months of mentorship and feedback\, now they’ll take the stage to win it all!\n\n\nImpact Showcase: Discover how the Hub community is turning curiosity into impact\, from ventures launched to partnerships formed and lessons learned.\nHub Perks: Earn 500 points toward exclusive Hub swag just for checking in. Everyone who RSVPs and checks in at the event will be entered into our Hub Swag Giveaway for premium prizes and merch.\nWho Should Attend: Faculty\, Staff\, Students\, Alumni & Community Entrepreneurs\n\nWhether you mentor\, teach\, build\, or cheer from the sidelines\, this is your afternoon to connect and build relationships with the people shaping what’s next.\n\n\nCan’t join in person? → Register to join via Zoom or watch using YouTubeLive\nRSVP Required → Claim your spot\n\n  \nSponsored by: The Entrepreneurship Hub
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/spring-2026-demo-day/
LOCATION:Tribe Square\, 315 Richmond Road\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:Before You Build: How to Define the Right MVP for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LaToya Allen\, Founder of NoteLoft \n​Building too early—or building too much—is one of the most expensive mistakes an early-stage founder can make. Before you write a single line of code or hire a designer\, you need a roadmap that prioritizes revenue over “feature creep.” \n​Join LaToya Allen\, founder of NoteLoft and veteran software engineer\, for a high-impact session on defining a lean\, investor-ready MVP. With 13 years of experience building for both startups and enterprise\, LaToya will show you how to cut through the noise and ship what actually matters. \n​In this session\, we’ll cover: \n\n​The “Problem First” Framework: Identifying the single most important hurdle your product must clear.\nFeature Prioritization: How to ruthlessly decide what stays and what goes in V1.\n​The AI Litmus Test: Does AI actually belong in your MVP\, or is it a distraction?\nRoadmapping: Creating a path from initial launch to a scalable\, revenue-focused product.\n\n​Whether you’re a solo founder or leading an executive team\, this talk will give you the tools to ship faster than your competitors can hire.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/before-you-build-how-to-define-the-right-mvp-for-your-startup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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