Hunter Walsh

About Hunter Walsh

I build ecosystems where businesses grow, ideas thrive, and communities win.For more than a decade, I have worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship, economic development, and community building helping startups, small businesses, and mission driven organizations overcome challenges, secure capital, scale teams, and create lasting impact.As Founding Director of 757 Startup Studios and Head of Community at 757 Collab, I helped cultivate one of the region’s leading startup communities supporting founders, investors, and ecosystem partners working to grow the innovation economy.Earlier, at the Hampton Roads Chamber, I led initiatives that expanded membership and engagement while supporting hundreds of small businesses and helping generate record setting revenue recognized nationally.My entrepreneurial roots trace back to Cullipher Farm, where I learned early that resilience, innovation, and community can transform a family business into a regional destination for agritourism and sustainable farming.What drives me is strengthening local economies, unlocking potential in people, and building communities where businesses and leaders can thrive together.If you are building something meaningful whether it is a business, partnership, or initiative that strengthens our communities I would welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Founder

   Grow Pax

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hampton Roads, VA, US

   Helping startups, small businesses, and nonprofits do hard things by providing-Fractional C-level support-Marketing Strategy-Business Development-Systems Implementation-Coaching-And just about anything else.

Education

• Virginia Wesleyan University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• James Madison University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Public Policy and Administration

Skills

• Organizational Management
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Business Process Improvement
• Public Relations
• Contract Management
• Agribusiness
• Small Business
• Human Resources
• Creativity Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Media
• Agriculture
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Organizational Development
• Project Management
• Program Evaluation
• Interpersonal Leadership
• Customer Service
• Management
• Team Building
• Swot Analysis
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Training
• Transition Planning
• Leadership
• Talent Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Vision
• Financial Management Experience
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Six Sigma