The Makerspace Movement in the 757

Description

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Beau Turner, Founder and CEO of 757 Makerspace, a community and shared space that empowers individuals to give form to their ideas through membership, education, access to tools, equipment and the space to prototype and work. Since 2013, the Makerspace has provided tools, equipment and space for designers, technologists, innovators, artists and creatives to collaborate and bring ideas to life. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Beau’s journey, enhancing the creativity in the 757, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Beau Turner

(9:07) Having a creative mind

(11:52) Timing + Opportunity

(14:51) StartNorfolk Inventions

(21:22) First pitching 757 Makerspace

(25:42) Standout projects from the Makerspace

(29:02) Expanding the Makerspace

(37:30) Great partners make the difference

(42:12) Customizing everything + organizing the space

(48:45) How has the region shifted + creating a safe space

(59:38) Conclusion

About Beau Turner & 757 Makerspace:

Beau Turner is known for his knowledge in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction world as a technology subject matter expert with over 15 years in technology consulting and design. He is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of 757 Makerspace, a community builder, product designer, developer, author, maker, and mentor.

Founded in 2013, the creative studio and workspace occupies 12,733 square feet that features wood and metal shops, 3-D printers, labs for sewing and electronics and much more. It will provide instruction, tools and collaboration for inventors, entrepreneurs and creative types of all ages. Turner said that by adding a location on the Peninsula, 757 Makerspace can expand its reach to draw people from all across the region.

Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauturner/

About the hosts:

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.

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

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Social Media:

Beau Turner

https://www.757makerspace.com/

Twitter: @757Makerspace: https://twitter.com/757Makerspace

Instagram: @757makerspace: https://www.instagram.com/757makerspace/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauturner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/757Makerspace/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/