This Week in 757 (Events) December 22, 2025

Our final newsletter of 2025 lands with a special wrap-up edition covering the next two weeks of events, plus two year-end reads: our most-popular posts of 2025, and a curated list of business movies that are a must-watch for every founder.

We’ll be back to our regular schedule starting January 5. Until then, enjoy the season and thank you for being part of the Hampton Roads entrepreneurial community.

See you in 2026!

TUESDAY December 23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Information Systems Security Association ISSA Hampton Roads: Norfolk Cybersecurity Networking & Happy Hour [Register] 

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Geeks at a Bar - Peninsula Happy Hour [Register] 

TUESDAY December 30
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Workforce Council: Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Southside) [Register] 

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: The HIVE: One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE [Register] 

Top Stories of 2025: How Hampton Roads’ Innovation Ecosystem Hit Its Stride

2025 wasn’t defined by a single breakout moment for Hampton Roads — it was defined by momentum. From meaningful funding rounds and accelerator launches to national recognition, hard startup pivots, and a high-energy Startup World Cup stage, this year marked the point where the region could confidently say it has arrived. The top stories of 2025 show how Hampton Roads hit its stride through real companies, real capital, and repeatable progress, signaling a community no longer emerging, but actively competing. Read More ➜

Movies Every Founder Should Watch

Sometimes the best way to reset isn’t more work. It’s watching how others build, fail, and scale. Here’s a short list of movies every founder should watch. Read More ➜

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