This Week in 757 (Happenings) March 13, 2026

The Question We Get Asked More Than Anything

There’s one question Innovate Hampton Roads hears more than any other: Who are the top companies in Hampton Roads? Investors ask it. Job seekers ask it. Founders ask it. So we built something to answer it—the IHR 200, a curated list of 200 privately owned companies shaping the region’s future. Read More ➜

The Hard Truth About Startups: Founders Only Control 40 Percent

What if the biggest startup myth is the idea that founders control their success? Glen Moriarty, founder of 7 Cups and a Y Combinator entrepreneur, says founders only control about 40% of the variables. The rest? Timing, markets, and forces no founder can fully control. Read More ➜

Creating Leaders Through Entrepreneurship at William & Mary

Sticky notes, whiteboards, and a room full of ideas.

Inside the William & Mary Entrepreneurship Hub, participants collaborate to test concepts, uncover opportunities, and sharpen entrepreneurial thinking through hands-on workshops. Read More ➜

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