This Week in 757 (Happenings) January 23, 2026

How Founders Actually Get a VC’s Attention

Most founders chase warm intros and perfect pitch decks, but that’s not what actually moves the needle. The real signals VCs pay attention to are far less obvious and happen long before a formal pitch ever lands. If fundraising feels harder than it should, this will change how you think about getting on an investor’s radar. Read More ➜

Knowing When Not to Jump: How Jay Prock Built Tidewater Staffing on Disciplined Risk

Jay Prock nearly died skydiving — and that moment reshaped how he leads a multigenerational business. Instead of chasing expansion, he built Tidewater Staffing through disciplined risk, deep local focus, and leadership forged in real hardship. Read More ➜

Why Most Founders Never Execute — And How to Fix It

Big ideas aren’t the problem, execution is. Many founders stay stuck not because they lack ambition, but because they lack structure, clarity, and systems that force progress. This breaks down the real reasons momentum dies and what it actually takes to turn intention into consistent action. Read More ➜

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