This Week in 757 (Events)

A curated list of upcoming business and innovation events in the 757.

March 17, 2025

We made a change.

Moving forward, you will receive two emails a week from us. We heard you loud and clear. You love these emails, but there was too much to sift through.

So, here is what to expect:

Mondays at 7:57 AM – A curated list of upcoming business and innovation events in the 757.

Fridays at 7:57 AM – A recap of the week’s biggest news, success stories, and insights from local entrepreneurs.

- Tim

MUST ATTEND
757 Build Fridays
Friday, March 21 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-build-fridays-16/

Build Fridays is a dedicated day each week where all of us working on tech projects can collaborate, communicate, and share our progress. Whether you’re in the early stages of development or fine-tuning your product, we want everyone building tech to be here on the same day.

TUESDAY March 18
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Southside) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Peninsula) [Register]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Newport News SWAM Business Services: Disparity Study Public Meeting – Virtual [Register]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Virginia Peninsula Chamber: How to Start Your Own Business [Register]

WEDNESDAY March 19
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: HERO Wednesday Collaborative Partners (Norfolk) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: HERO Wednesday Collaborative Partners (PENINSULA) [Register]

10:00 am - 11:30 pm: Black BRAND: Coffee Connect | Virginia Beach [Register]

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: The HIVE: CPA on Call with Pixel Financial Group (Virtual) [Register]

THURSDAY March 20
9:00 am - 11:30 am: Portsmouth Economic Development: SWaM/DBE Certification Information Session [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: Hampton Roads Military Community Education Connect (Peninsula) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: Hampton Roads Military Community Education Connect (Southside) [Register]

10:00 am - 11:30 am: Black BRAND: Coffee Connect | Newport News | Hampton [Register]

10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Radiant Living Institute: Women’s Leadership Circle [Register] $

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fervent Four Show [Live]

FRIDAY March 21
9:00 am - 9:00 pm: 757 Startup Studios: 757 Build Fridays [Register]

SATURDAY March 22
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Assembly: Coffee, Conversations, & Headshots [Register]

Be sure to explore our full event calendar for upcoming happenings. CLICK HERE to check out everything coming in the future.

FERVENT FOUR
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fervent Four Show [Live]

Episode #253: From Founder to M&A Expert: Ned Lilly’s Journey in Tech Exits

Ned Lilly, VP at Corum Group, knows firsthand what it takes to scale, sell, and successfully exit a tech company. As the former co-founder and CEO of xTuple, an ERP software business based in Norfolk, he navigated the acquisition process himself—ultimately selling to a private equity firm.

Now, at Corum Group, the world’s leading sell-side investment bank for software and technology companies, he helps other founders maximize their company’s value through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Join into learn why planning your exit early is key, how AI is transforming tech M&A, and why he remains bullish on Hampton Roads’ tech ecosystem.