Making Hampton Roads the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play

Jay Grant joins us to explore how Hampton Roads can become the best place to live, work, and play, starting with bold ideas on affordable housing and the power of walkable communities.

He challenges the status quo, tackling hot topics like the impact of short-term rentals and overcoming the region’s toughest job market hurdles.

Don’t miss the final takeaways on innovative housing solutions, behind-the-scenes insights from the Startup World Cup, and a visionary roadmap for Hampton Roads’ future.

Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Startup World Cup recap
(1:18) Judges' experience and event highlights
(3:16) Pitch competition and audience engagement
(8:36) Jay Grant's introduction and affordable housing discussion
(27:37) Community development through trails and walkability
(32:25) Regional job vacancies and HRBT bridge proposal
(35:45) Regional landmarks and mixed-income housing impact
(43:35) Short-term rentals and out-of-town investor influences
(48:23) Housing market challenges and LISC support
(52:15) Final thoughts on housing solutions and community capital
(55:59) Startup event feedback and inspiring Hampton Roads
(58:34) Services expansion and local spots highlight
(1:01:48) Closing remarks and future plans

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/