ARCPHOR
ARCPHOR FOR COMMUNITIES
ARCPHOR FOR STARTUPS
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Whether you’re just starting your business or if you’ve been in business for decades, you must be able to move at the speed of business. Don’t know what you need but you know you need to do something? We’ll help you with that too. We stay at the forefront of technology and ahead of the trends so you can focus on what you do best.
Tim Ryan, Executive Director at StartWheel.org
Arcphor President Tim Ryan is the Executive Director at StartWheel.org. StartWheel.org is an online virtual resource that works to centralize and mobilize the entrepreneurial efforts in the Hampton Roads regional community. Tim Ryan has led StartWheel.org since September 2019.
Tim Ryan, Program Director at Start Peninsula
Tim Ryan has led Start Peninsula since 2012. Start Peninsula is an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses by providing mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. In this role, Tim has helped 100+ entrepreneurs and startup companies and Start Peninsula alumni have gone on to raise $17+ million in capital funding.
Tim Ryan, Employer Advisory Board of The Cohen Career Center
Arcphor President Tim Ryan is on the Employer Advisory Board of the William & Mary Cohen Career. The board consists of industry professionals with demonstrated competencies in leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, strategic decision making and organizational skills/resource management.
Tim Ryan on Episode 1 of The VeteranCrowd Spotlight
Tim Ryan calls himself a “Champion of entrepreneurship across Hampton Roads.” But before he became the Founder and President of Arcphor, Tim Ryan served our nation in the US Air Force. In this episode, Tim discusses his experience serving our country and his journey to Founding Arcphor.
Tim Ryan, Co-Host of The Fervent Four Show by StartWheel.org
Tim Ryan is the co-host of The Fervent Four Show. The Fervent Four is a weekly show dedicated to sharing insights into growing a world class business no matter the climate. The Fervent Four Show started in March 2020 and has 50+ episodes and counting.
PORTFOLIO
Our clients include the following:
- StartWheel
- William & Mary
- Dorm Storage Plus
- Iron Bound Gym
- Jame City County
- City of Hampton
- City of Williamsburg
- York County
- Ace Peninsula Hardware
- Fidelis Consulting
- Cycling Virginia
- Port Warwick
- Launchpad
- Miller Entrepreneurship Center
- Boehly Center
- Start Peninsula
- Hatch Norfolk
- 1000Four
LEADERSHIP

Tim Ryan
About Tim
Tim has more than 20 years of experience in Business Development, Marketing, Startups, Entrepreneurism and Information Technology. Tim works with two primary focuses. First is working with early stage startups and small businesses to help them start, grow and succeed, Secondly, to energize larger and more established business by helping think and operate in a more youthful and nimble manner. Tim currently serves as the Executive Director StartWheel, an organization that consolidates and coordinates the entrepreneurial efforts across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also served as the director of the Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator, most commonly known as the “Launchpad” and is a past President of the Rotary Club of Newport News.
Tim has an MBA from the College of William and Mary and his undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems from St. Leo University. Tim is also a certified Project Management Professional.
Tim moved to Virginia in 2001 when he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Tim is an avid runner and has competed multiple marathons.

Connor Swain
About Connor
Connor is a student at the University of Virginia who is studying Information Technology and Management, with tracks in Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship. Connor grew up in Williamsburg, and interned for a summer at Arcphor as the IT intern. After a great experience, Connor now works part-time to help with building the entrepreneurial community across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Connor is passionate about turning data into action, and has experience in financial modeling as well as e-commerce consulting. Connor loves to play and watch basketball, and is active in his church community group.

Gavin Andersen
About Gavin
Gavin is a recent graduate from The College of William and Mary where he studied Finance and Applied Mathematics. Gavin joined the Arcphor team as a consultant in January 2021. Gavin is a champion for entrepreneurship and started his own lawn service company, The Lawn Barbers, at sixteen years old. Most recently, Gavin spent the 2019 academic year as a Campus Fellow for Ethos, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at increasing financial literacy among college students. Gavin is originally from Arlington, VA and is a Boston sports fanatic. In his free time, Gavin enjoys to cook and spend time outdoors.
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From communities that would like to grow an entrepreneurial community to an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch or grow your business, we can work with you in achieving a successful tomorrow. Contact us today to get started.