By Tim Ryan
Get ready to be inspired by the latest wave of entrepreneurial talent hitting Hampton Roads. The Spring 2024 batch of 757 Startup Studios is here, and it’s time to shine a spotlight on these game-changers.
Fresh Faces, Bold Ideas
This July, 757 Startup Studios welcomed nearly two dozen new startups into their vibrant founder community. These ambitious early-stage entrepreneurs will be spending the next six months at the Assembly innovation campus in Downtown Norfolk, validating and growing their groundbreaking ideas.
Since launching in 2021, 757 Startup Studios has been a launchpad for over 150 promising startups, helping them secure a whopping $20M in capital. This isn’t just a space – it’s a movement.
Inclusivity at Its Best
What’s super cool about this Summer ‘24 batch? Over 92% of these startups have an underestimated founder on their team. That’s right – diversity is the secret sauce here. From AI-powered health platforms to innovative e-commerce solutions, these founders are ready to disrupt and redefine industries.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Hunter Walsh, Director of 757 Startup Studios, put it perfectly: “We do not take any equity in the startups we work with, nor do we ask them to pay for anything. Our role is simply to reduce as many obstacles and barriers as we can so the founder can focus on validating and scaling their startup idea.”
This means founders get access to:
– Rent-free workspace** 💼
– Tailored programming** 📝
– Robust mentorship network** 👥
– Office hours with experts** 🕑
– Self-paced learning modules** 📚
– Workshops and more** 🔧
Meet the Game-Changers
Here’s a list of the startups in this batch:
– ALN Technology: Tackling business communication with AI.
– ArchAngel Hotcar: Keeping kids safe with a smart car alert system.
– Ambientmuse Studios: Because life is played in co-op mode.
– Approach Optix LLC: Visualizing the space domain, including warfare.
– Davidson Technology Solutions: Tech and digital media professional services.
– Ephe Collective: The offspring of Nordstrom, Amazon, and Facebook.
– eplantmatch.com: E-commerce dropshipping for plants.
– Employee Launch: Web-based skill training for job growth.
– FlowSper: Automated customer acquisition system for entrepreneurs.
– HealthMetrics-AI: Advanced AI platform for health metrics.
– Hempy Hens™: Hemp-seed based chicken treats boosting flock immunity.
– Hemp Stalk Solutions: Sustainable products made from hemp.
– Host. App: Stress-free event planning with a party in a box.
– Moments By: Official apparel for your favorite moments.
– WellnessWayfinder: Booking agency connecting holistic wellness pros with clients.
– wigwagapp, Inc. (dba ‘wigwag’): AI-powered mobile app optimizing nutrition at the molecular level.
– The SubStation: Communication platform for substitute teachers.
– PQ Solutions: Knowledge and software for nonprofits.
– Stemlighten: STEM education for kids aged 5-12.
– Style Magnet: Finding your perfect fit with ease.
More Than Just a Studio
Paul Nolde, Managing Director of 757 Collab, highlighted the bigger picture: “Startup Studios is the front door not only to 757 Collab’s robust platform of services but also as the starting point for many of this region’s brightest minds trying to change the world.”
Adding to the excitement is the co-location of the Hampton Roads Capital Access Hub, aiming to solve the critical issue of access to capital for startups.
Join the Revolution
757 Startup Studios is more than a workspace – it’s a community, a launchpad, and a beacon for innovation. These founders are set to make waves, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve.
Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to follow these innovators as they turn their dreams into reality.
Let’s fuel the future, together.
Download the official press release here.
