Zack Miller, Tim Ryan

Fervent Four

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Where Hampton Roads entrepreneurs tell their stories. Since 2020, The Fervent Four Show has been the weekly conversation connecting the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community builders shaping the future of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Each Thursday at 11 a.m. EST, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with founders, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the real stories behind regional growth — from bold startups and 757 trailblazers to nationally recognized brands born right here. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling your next big idea, these candid, conversation...

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Author

Zack Miller, Tim Ryan

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.innovate757.org

Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

Never Allowing Failure to be an Option 10.11.2022

This week it's a special edition of the Fervent Four Show! Hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Antonio Dowe at the Mighty Dream Forum. Antonio is the co-Founder of  High Tide Cannabis Summit , a one-of-a-kind event that aims to bring people from all walks of life together to elevate the conversation around cannabis. This episode is part one of three Fervent Four Show episodes that were r...

Prototyping an Adventure Park 03.11.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with David and Brittany Peregoff, Founders and Owners of  Where2Wheel LLC , the nation's largest crowd-sourced off-road trail database for Jeep & truck off-road enthusiasts with off-road trails listings in every state. The online trail database has been built over the last eight years to make off-roading more accessible. Watch this week's episode...

Simplifying Dating 27.10.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Bretton Key, Founder, and CEO of Date Jar, LLC , a dating app designed to change the challenge of figuring out what to do on a date. Date Jar gives date suggestions and plans and is designed to be your pocket date guide and concierge service. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Bretton's 15+ years of IT and software development backgr...

Being a Serial Entrepreneur 20.10.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Chris Lyons, Chief Strategy Officer of  Oats Global , a comprehensive industrial hemp producer that provides partners customized seeds and services to successfully cultivate industrial hemp crops and innovate hemp end-use products. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Chris has started multiple companies, is expanding the hemp industry...

Innovation in the Cannabis Market 13.10.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carl Palme, Founder and CEO of  Boundless Robotics , a company that combines hydroponics, AI, and robotics into one to help customers solve the difficulties of growing at home. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Carl got started, is solving a problem within the cannabis industry, how robotics and AI can help anyone grow at home, and...

Merging with the Competitor 06.10.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Kevin Daisey, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Array Digital a digital marketing agency that provides highly targeted online marketing and advertising for home service companies, law firms and medical practices. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Kevin got started, merged with his "competitor", continues to expand his company,...

Running Your Way to Success 29.09.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jake Maines, from  Jake Maines Realty , a realtor from Virginia Beach who hosts a unique monthly networking happy hour event that connects people, young and old, from around the region. Watch this week's episode to hear about how authenticity and building relationships can transform business, real estate in Hampton Roads, and much more! Tim R...

Disrupting the Traditional Home Equity Process 22.09.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Mark Schacknies, CEO and Co-Founder of NYFTYDoor a digital home equity lender that offers a 1-minute application, instant pre-qualification, and closing in a few days. NYFTYDoor is currently participating in 757 Accelerate . Watch this week's episode to hear about how Mark is tapping into an 11 trillion dollar market, electric mortgages, and...

The Future of Re-Entry and Second Chances 15.09.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Daniel Justiniano, Director of Operations and Reentry Recruitment of  ConConnect , a justice technology company that excels in re-entry caseload management and fair chance hiring. Watch this week's episode to hear about Daniel's journey from time in prison and his own reentry challenges to becoming a Co-Founder, Director and helping make a di...

Getting Over Nerves Before Performing 08.09.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down and discuss common questions and behind-the-scenes of how the show gets produced. Watch this week's episode to hear about the meaning of The Fervent Four Show, challenging parts of podcasting, channeling emotions, and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepr...

Drilling into Business 01.09.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Casey Grage, Founder, and CEO of  Hubly Surgical , a company that modernizes bedside intracranial access. Its first product is an integrated electric drill system designed to streamline bedside intracranial access. Watch this week's episode to hear about Casey Grage's innovation journey and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Exe...

How's My Body Language? 25.08.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Rachel Cossar, Co-Founder and CEO of  Virtual Sapiens  a company that leverages browser-based AI/ML to provide client-facing professionals with personalized insights and feedback on nonverbal communication clues during video calls. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executi...

Mom's creating the future job market 18.08.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Monica Banks, CEO, and founder of  Gugu Guru , to discuss her journey of launching a company to empower moms, how content creators are the new generation of entrepreneurs, and how easy it is to become a professional content creator today. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the...

Pro Athlete Turns Founder 11.08.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Nick Karwoski, professional athlete, Hydrow athlete, CEO, and founder of  TAGALONG,  to discuss his athletic and entrepreneurial journey as well as lessons learned, regarding perseverance, discipline, and commitment. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director...

Hydrating With a Purpose 04.08.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Megan Riggs & Kimberly Beachum of  Crunchy Hydration, LLC  to discuss their journey of finding a product niche and turning a company into a lifestyle. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs...

Supporting Innovation in the 757 28.07.2022

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down Jeff Johnson, Director of  Tech Center Research Park  located in Newport News, Virginia, to discuss his journey and share wisdom about entrepreneurship, leadership, and tech. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to conn...

Wellness and Business 21.07.2022

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down Madilynn Beck, Founder and CEO of  The Better Spot , to discuss founding a wellness company, holistic wellness, and the problem The Better Spot solves. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more! Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs wit...

Q&A's with Tim Ryan 14.07.2022

The show must go on! When the scheduled guest catches a stomach bug, and co-host Zack Miller out of pocket, Tim Ryan hosts episode 117 with a solo performance. This week, Tim discusses important components of a business, starting a company in the 757, and collaborative opportunities. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is and angel investor and the Execut...

Universities and Entrepreneurship 07.07.2022

Graham Henshaw, Executive Director of the  Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center  at William & Mary, joins the show to discuss equipping students with skills for life after graduation,  the Entrepreneurial thinking, and cracking the code for how early-stage entrepreneurs can get plugged. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of St...

Increasing Women + Minority Led Company Funding 02.07.2022

Women and minority led businesses only receive 2% of VC funds, our guest is on a mission to increase that. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Allison Byers, Founder of  Scroobious  to discuss her experience raising money for her medical device startup, and what launched her into her new venture to help women and minorities navigate the fundraising ecosystem. Watch this week's e...

Solving Ground Level Problems from High Above 23.06.2022

How are drones changing the farming industry? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Dennis Perreault, Founder of  Pixelar LLC  to discuss Precision Agriculture, 757 Entrepreneurship, and how drones and technology can aid farmers.   Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to co...

Relaunching America's First Oyster 16.06.2022

What needs to be in place day 1 to be a sustainable and profitable in business? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Bay McLaughlin, Co-Owner of  First Landing Seafood Company  to discuss how, with his two brothers Bruce & Craig, they are cultivating an oyster to meet global exacting standards here on the Lynnhaven for the very first time and how the 757 can be known for founding...

Building the Podcast of the Future 09.06.2022

Ever tried searching for a topic on a specific podcast but found the results all over the place? The team at Fathom had the same frustrations which led them to bring search to podcasts. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Paul Bloch, Co-founder and Chief Design Officer at  Fathom.fm  to discuss technological innovations in the podcast industry which will be defining the next gen...

Eating Your Own Fsh Food 02.06.2022

Attention spans are at an all time low. How can founders capitalize on the infinite scroll-fest to raise money for their venture? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jesse Hepburn, Founder and CEO of  Fsh Tank  to discuss crowdfunding and what it can do for their business and their personal network. How is Fsh Tank different from every other crowdfunding platform? Watch this wee...

Making Mistakes in Business 26.05.2022

It is inevitable that in business you will make mistakes, how do you learn from these endeavors while they are occurring? Connor Swalm of Phin walks us through the process. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Connor Swalm, CEO at  Phin Security , to discuss making mistakes is evidence you're doing something right. The only mistake you can't afford to make is the mistake you neve...

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