this week in 757: battlefield lessons, big stages & power list recognition

The Team Is the Mission: Nick Rocha on What Founders Can Learn from the SEAL Teams

Former Navy SEAL Nick Rocha breaks down why elite teams are not built on slogans, they are built on trust, accountability, and shared mission. His message for founders is blunt: if the team is broken, the mission probably is too. Read More ➜

757 TechNite Is Taking Over The Dome, Nominations Now Open for 2026

757 TechNite is turning the region’s biggest innovation awards into a full-on concert-inspired experience at The Dome, and nominations are now open. The question is simple: who belongs on stage this year? Read More ➜

Tim Ryan Named to Inside Business Power List as Hampton Roads’ Business Story Gains Visibility

Tim Ryan made the Inside Business Power List, but the bigger story is what it says about Hampton Roads. With several Innovate Hampton Roads board members also named, the recognition points to the growing importance of the founders, businesses, investors, and connectors working at the ground level to build the region’s future. Read More ➜

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