The Fervent Four Show
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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Meet Our Guests
Over the years, The Fervent Four Show has welcomed some of the brightest and boldest minds driving business in Hampton Roads and beyond. From founders who started with an idea and grit to leaders scaling nationally recognized brands, every guest brings a different perspective on what it means to build here — in the 757.
Jay Livingood — Yellow Dog Software
Jay Livingood, CEO of Virginia Beach-based Yellow Dog Software, joined the show to share how a simple idea built in a garage became a national retail and hospitality technology platform. His story captures the classic 757 entrepreneurial journey — local roots with global reach.
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Jason Calacanis — Angel Investor & Entrepreneur
Legendary investor and author Jason Calacanis brought his trademark candor to the conversation, unpacking how optimism, resilience, and storytelling shape the best founders. From Silicon Valley to the 757, his insights connect global startup energy with our regional drive.
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Megan Riggs — Crunchy Hydration
Founder Megan Riggs turned a personal wellness journey into Crunchy Hydration — one of Hampton Roads’ fastest-rising consumer brands. Her appearance on The Fervent Four Show dives into product creation, perseverance, and what it takes to grow a lifestyle brand born in the 757.
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Dave & Brittany Peregoff — Where2Wheel
The husband-and-wife founders of Where2Wheel turned a local off-road community into a thriving tech platform for outdoor enthusiasts. Their conversation highlights the reality of building, scaling, and funding a niche startup from Hampton Roads — and doing it together.
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Lionel Sapp — Digital Builders
As founder of Digital Builders, Lionel Sapp is helping entrepreneurs and enterprises transform their ideas into digital realities. His story is rooted in innovation, mentorship, and a deep belief that Hampton Roads can lead the next wave of tech creation.
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These are just a few of the visionaries who’ve sat down with Tim Ryan and Zack Miller to share their stories of growth, grit, and innovation.
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About the Hosts
Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, where he champions the region’s founders and innovators through storytelling, community building, and strategic leadership.
Zack Miller is an entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, known for his bold, practical approach to helping businesses and founders stand out and scale in Hampton Roads and beyond.
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