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this week in 757: the insecurity behind the success, & a $689m energy bet

Some fears never go away, even after decades of success, and neither does the need to bet big.

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August 21, 2026

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THE BIG STORY
FRIDAY EDITION

Success Doesn’t Always Silence the Voice That Drove You There

Paul Hirschbiel served on Dell's board and spent decades backing entrepreneurs, but during a recent conversation he said something different: "I am totally afraid of the world, totally insecure at my core.

You Never Know What You’ll Find at Virginia Cup

Virginia Cup brings hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders together for one night where your next customer, hire, or investment could be standing next to you.

Can Hampton Roads Build an Economy Around Energy?

Hampton Roads has always needed energy to power its economy. Now it's asking whether energy can become the economy.

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