Ashley Ray

When Navy veteran Leland Remias crossed the stage for his William & Mary MBA, he was already carrying the idea that would become VroomBrick. Military families in the 757 move every two to three years on Permanent Change of Station orders — and each move meant thousands of dollars in real estate commission leaving with the sale, money families needed on the other end. In a region built around the military, that added up to a real, repeated cost to local families' equity. "Frequent moves...

We're excited to announce our evolution into Lighthouse Network—a bold rebrand that reflects its long-standing mission: investing in the lives of founders. Since our founding over a decade ago, Lighthouse has supported over 140 early-stage entrepreneurs through equity-free accelerator programs, mentorship, and capital access. Now, with a renewed focus on long-term, human-centered founder development, we are moving beyond time-bound cohorts to build a national network rooted in Richmond and...