The competition is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!
The deadline to enter the 2013 Start-Up Competition was March 19. Online public voting will open March 26, 27 and 28 on this site. Finalists will be announced on March 29. They will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at a free event on April 16 at CenterStage. Thanks to Tumblr, our Competition.. Read more
The Region’s First Start-Up Competition
That’s right. i.e.* is giving away a $10,000 cash prize to the winner of our Start-Up Competition on June 21st, 2012! A BIG THANK YOU to Cherry, Bekaert & Holland for serving as our Award Sponsor to make this generous cash prize possible! The deadline to enter has passed, but stay tuned for details on.. Read more
400 Years of Revolution, Innovation & Change in RVA
In partnership with the i.e.* initiative, the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, the Library of Virginia, the Valentine Richmond History Center and Floricane present: RIC/RVA – 400 years of Revolution, Innovation, and Change in Richmond. Beginning March 14th, RIC/RVA will introduce participants to an entirely new way of looking at Richmond; past, present,.. Read more
Chrystal Neal
Chrystal is a huge fan of the artistic community in Richmond and is thrilled to have the opportunity to work as the Executive Director of C3: The Creative Change Center. Chrystal is a native Richmonder, who graduated from the University of Richmond summa cum laude with a B.A. in Economics. After working for NASA Headquarters.. Read more
Tom Silvestri
Thomas A. Silvestri Leader, Richmond Media Group, Media General Inc. President and Publisher, Richmond Times-Dispatch On page four of a 10-page career development worksheet, Tom was asked this question: If you were to leave the company tomorrow, what would you want your legacy to be? He answered: “He moved us to higher places and standards… Read more
Ansel Olson
Ansel Olson is a designer and photographer. Ansel was born in El Paso, Texas, grew up just outside of Washington, DC, and studied design in Richmond, Virginia. His ancestors include a cartographer, a decorator, a master carpenter, and probably a few vikings. As a designer, he has over twelve years of experience working with architects.. Read more
Anoa Monsho
Anoa is a writer living in Richmond, VA. Anoa Monsho answers the Proust Questionnnaire: What is your most marked characteristic? I have no idea, you tell me! The quality you most like in a man? Integrity The quality you most like in a woman? Integrity What do you most value in your friends? Integrity What.. Read more
Ed Trask
Ed Trask has been active in the Richmond art community for years since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992. He has traveled the world as a musician. He has also painted over 30 murals in the city and has shown paintings at Eric Schindler Gallery, 1708, Artspace, Corporate & Museum Frame, and has installed.. Read more
Andy Stefanovich
Chief Curator and Provocateur at Prophet, Andy has earned a reputation as one of the most disruptive and effective advisors in business. He has spent the past 20 years helping companies like GE, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, The United States Olympic Committee, and the Coca Cola Company drive innovation from the inside out —.. Read more
John Bryan
John Bryan’s writings and artworks have been featured in such publications as Sports Illustrated, Gray’s Sporting Journal and Fly Fisherman magazine. He is the author of six books including The James River in Richmond. John holds degrees from Davidson, Vanderbilt, and the City College of New York, and his career has included 23 years raising.. Read more
John Sarvay
John Sarvay has a unique career that spans two decades of work in journalism, strategic communications, organizational planning and leadership development. Prior to founding his company, Floricane, John was the award-winning publisher of several local weblogs — including the community-focused Buttermilk & Molasses – and a leadership development manager with Richmond-based Luck Stone Corporation, where he worked for 12.. Read more
