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This Week in 757 (Happenings) Jul 3, 2025
A recap of the week’s biggest success stories, and insights from local entrepreneurs.
Innovate 757
July 03, 2025
LOCAL HEADLINES
A Next Era Begins for Innovate Hampton Roads: Welcoming Fresh Leadership and Exciting Initiatives
Stepping into the role of Chairman is Tom Marsden, Vice President at Marathon Consulting. Elected as Vice Chair is Alan Hagerman, a technology veteran with a track record of leading cross-functional teams across startups and growth-stage companies. This new era kicks off with exciting events: the Startup World Cup on August 21, 2025, at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, showcasing regional entrepreneurial talent, followed by 757 TechNite, an evening celebrating innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Read More ➜
Startup World Cup Extension + TechNite Nominations Open!
After tons of requests for more time, we’re officially extending the deadline to apply for the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals. But don’t wait too long—applications will close at the end of this week or once we reach 100 companies, whichever comes first. While we’re talking about major opportunities, don’t forget to recognize the people and companies driving innovation across Hampton Roads. Read More ➜
Building Culture, Building the Future: A Recap of CTRL+ALT+PLAY and 757 Build Weekend
Saturday’s CTRL+ALT+PLAY experience brought tech, fashion, business, music, art, and culture together under one roof—and across multiple floors. What happened this weekend wasn’t just about creativity or code. It was about collaboration. And if Hampton Roads continues to show up like this, the future of our region won’t just be bright—it’ll be unstoppable. Read More ➜
Drones Deliver Hope: How DroneUp’s Breakthroughs Are Elevating Hampton Roads’ Innovation Skyline
The Drone814 initiative, powered by DroneUp’s flight operations, is set to launch test flights in July and August 2025, dispatching drones carrying EpiPens, Narcan, defibrillators, and more to remote areas around Johnstown, Pa. As DroneUp redefines emergency care, they’re also elevating Hampton Roads’ reputation as an innovation powerhouse. Read More ➜
FERVENT FOUR
Thursday July 3
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fervent Four Show [Live]
Episode #268: Cathy Lewis: 30 Years of Impact, Influence, and Insight
Next on The Fervent Four Show, we sit down with Cathy Lewis—an award-winning talk show host, founding voice of HearSay with Cathy Lewis, and one of Hampton Roads’ most respected media professionals.
With more than three decades of experience in public and commercial broadcasting, Cathy has shaped civil discourse, elevated community conversations, and mentored the region’s next generation of leaders through her work with the CIVIC Leadership Institute.
Tune in as we explore her journey in journalism, leadership, and life as a clergy spouse and sports mom—with her signature wit and wisdom woven throughout.
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