Tim Ryan and Zack Miller dive into details about the Startup World Cup Virginia regional event and its partnerships.

They discuss the venue, application process, and the significance of startup participation.

The episode covers tech innovations and startups like Complify and M-Con Innovations, explores advancements by Psionic and Agrecision, discusses Virginia's growing tech scene, autonomous drone delivery, and VIPC's role in state startup investments, all building up to the Startup World Cup.



Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Innovate Hampton Roads updates
(1:26) Startup World Cup Virginia regional event and partnership details
(6:32) Venue, application process, and startup participation importance
(22:20) Competition insights and tech innovation discussions
(25:00) Introduction to Complify and M. Con Innovations
(29:34) AI, Syonic, and Agrecision technology advancements
(36:54) Digital solutions and medical technology innovations
(49:01) Virginia's tech scene and startup ecosystem momentum
(51:08) Walmart, Amazon, and DroneUp's autonomous drone delivery
(55:41) Anticipation and preparations for the startup pitch event
(59:56) VIPC's role and state investment in startups
(1:01:10) Event experience and closing acknowledgments

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Terrel Majette joins the Fervent Four podcast to share his journey from aspiring actor to CEO of Jett Production Company.

They explore the impact of entertainment industry strikes and Terrel's victory in the Franklin startup business competition.

Terrel shares his journey, military experience, and the origin of the Jett Production Company and touches on emotional milestones.

Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and jokes about Tesla
(1:22) Tesla's factory and guest introduction
(3:44) Franklin's community and peanut reputation
(5:29) L. Terrel Majette's background and return to Franklin
(7:03) Impact of entertainment industry strikes
(10:48) Winning the Franklin startup business competition
(12:57) Franklin startup competition details
(15:03) Introduction to Jett Production Company
(17:21) Challenges in video production client comfort
(19:31) Plans for Franklin studio and training classes
(21:06) Differentiating business wants and needs
(23:29) Value of high-quality production equipment
(24:46) Niche focus and uniqueness in business
(27:25) Personal journey and military experience
(32:29) Origin and meaning behind Jett Production Company
(34:57) Emotional milestones in business
(37:17) Business reflections on COVID-19
(42:24) Upcoming projects and favorite podcasts
(47:43) Valuing younger generations' perspectives
(49:48) Overcoming fear and building confidence
(55:06) Encouraging confidence in children
(57:13) Assisting a young girl's music recording
(59:02) Favorite local restaurants in Franklin
(1:03:13) Closing remarks and Jett Production promotion

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/