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14-year-old EC prioritizes community, program-member alignment, revenue, capital connection.

Founder-CEO's renewed focus on roles of voice and expression part of launch impetus.

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UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

Entrepreneurs and change-agents focus on early capital access for founders of color.

Deadline Nov. 20, 2023 - Q&A session just ahead, Pitches Dec. 5-6 as part of Expo in Nashville.

RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

Let's keep eyes out for the winners and other competitors who might become the 'world-changers' we need.

Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.

Nashville-based Claritas' co-founder is director of digital health company that went public via SPAC -- co. now has est. EV of as much as $586MM.

After 7 years without a formal regional entrepreneurship partner in NW Tennessee, The Mill contracts for the work.

A fresh look at Nashville innovation-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and specifically EC ties, seems in-the-offing.

Pilot project could lead to bolstering state's tech transfer and commercialization.

Four startups -- including one led by a co-founder of Ancestry.com and one by a Chattanooga entrepreneur -- will appear in person.

(Press release) Finalists for 2023 NEXT Awards by Nashville Entrepreneur Center announced.

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

[Updated] Entrepreneurship, Engagement, Education add momentum to Fisk and partners' innovation.

Candidates Alice Rolli and Freddie O'Connell are to vie in Metro's mayoral run-off contest Sept. 14, 2023

Through it all, this groundbreaking tech founder's journey spanned decades.

Chicago-Nashville PE has raised an estimated $2.3BN or more through at least 10 funds, and has $6BN+ assets and related.

Twenty-three items on new funds, startups and early-growth businesses, people in transition, state programs and more.

Serial entrepreneur becomes entrepreneur center's fifth chief exec in about 13 years.

Nashville HC and technology veterans plan to co-found multiple SaaS businesses in the next few years.

Search firm The Grant Partners of Alpharetta is handling the search.

While budget heads to Leadership and then to the Governor, the LaunchTN board preps for road ahead.

Early-growth startup with EBITDA enters third phase of life amid growing environmental concerns.

Challenges and opportunities statewide, drive to position two new regional entrepreneur centers.

Updated -'Tennessee Network Growth and Opportunity Initiative' could heighten partnering, grant competitiveness.

The long-gestating verdict is official. Read more here.

[Updated 16 Feb 2023 with winners] Judges' experience, victories, scars and hard-earned wisdom help sort Greater Nashville region's talent pool.

Claritas busy with SEC filings and stealthy moves to build new portfolio with 'cultural relevance', and market potential.

[Updated] Network teams led by Jane Allen and Michael Robinson will be unwrapping details soon.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

Resolute businessman enthusiastic about Mid-TN and others in TN and mid-South advancing entrepreneurship, particularly in fintech.

Venture bullets: DARVIS, Dropper, SeeSnap, Rockmont, Simple Solutions, AngelEye, HotPoppy, Campus Protein, AgLaunch, SmartRIA and more.

15 bulleted updates on deals, funds, leaders and innovation in Tennessee.

[Updated with Kewpie news] Ahead of an impending press conference, we offer a thought experiment on investment scenarios.

Funding infusion at stake, as TNECD answers Treasury queries, LaunchTN replenishes board, adds staff as ops grow.

There are 16 firms aboard now, each starting with a $250K investment and a supportive non-distracting work-life environment.

Fintech entrepreneur Eric Satz (AltoIRA) is one of 60+ VCs, entrepreneurs, advisors playing 3686 Festival roles.

Updated - Incumbent investor Joe Galante among those paving further runway for split-payments platform.

The PE has pulled trigger on early transactions, and its trajectory suggests more deals and 'thought leadership' ahead.

U.S. Treasury verdict still out, but more staff being recruited for developing TN ecosystem's capital stack.

Consumer Products, Advanced Manufacturing, Fintech, would join advanced energy, agritech, mobility, life-sciences concentrations.

$1BN+ impact could rise in TN in decade of mobilizing investment capital and lending power.

Departing after a decade with the EC, exec seems to have chops and passion for democratizing entrepreneurship.

After seven workdays at the helm of the regional entrepreneur center, CEO looks at capital, staffing, budgets and more.

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Venture updates on new Funds, raises in Fintech, Music-Ent, Wealth, LifeSci, HCare, Media, HRtech, blockchain and other arenas.

Memphians Lackie, Roberts, Sousoulas and San Mateo-backed Chou are among leaders.

Backed/advised by key players, firm hits quick first close, attracts Kleiner Perkins veteran Deshpande

Marcus Whitney, Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale speak from head and heart about realities.

EC staff, led by COO John Murdock provide fresh details on EC capital-formation efforts.

Updated: VC Marcus Whitney, entrepreneurs Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale are empaneled to share and to judge presentations.

Dozens of updates on capraises, new funds, exec moves, startups and more.

Moyer, Barnard, Martinez, Den Haring, Kauppila and Liu on prospects for AI's increased role in Tennessee.

Beacon Impact advocates seek to preserve status quo (ante) of Tennessee companies' R&D-cost expensing.

With discipline and fresh capital, firm aims for control investments up to $30MM per firm in businesses that match its criteria.

NTC's crucial executive search cranks-up as Launch Tennessee's searches for its next CEO.

[updated] Build Back Better funding via EDA for ventures, biomaking, cyber and more could lift Nashville region's lifesciences ecosystem.

Silicon Ranch, Claritas, Resolute, Innova and other PE/VC and corporate fundraising, plus news on two-dozen startups.

UPDATED Exclusive health-wellness venture roundup with updates on fund raises, startups...all in Tennessee.

Cummings' Pass It Down may raise more capital to reach museums, brands and others that must generate NFT revenue.

Tennessee SaaS entrepreneur sets out on journey that could include IPO by global acquirer.

Nearly 40 items on capraises, exec moves, major techs, PE, VC, CVC, musictech, fintech, healthtech, ag and much more.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center makes case for $450K in grant to support statewide entrepreneurship inclusion and diversity.

14 companies, many farther along in maturation, are convening for advancement and expansion program.

Opry Entertainment exec eyes YUDU, Shore Cap, Wellview, Martin Ventures, ProCredEx, NOFs and more.

Latest fund raise could become largest in history of Clayton Associates ecosystem.

VU-propelled startup, AI for VC, MB Ventures, Claritas, Harbert, McWhorter, lifesci fund, ed tech, SBIR, and more...

Two-dozen+ venture newcomers, startups, capraises, investments in CREtech, Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, and more.

Healthcare, transportation, mobility among targets of new Chattanooga Regional Catalyst Fund

Veteran of finance, recruitment and development and other fields cites fintech as hypothetical target vertical.

Founders emerged from Pandemic Pivot with fresh view of prospects for curated talent and tech-supported deals.

A simple question, because the issue of early-stage capital formation in TN probably warrants further discussion.

Couple-dozen bulletins on spacs, letter rounds, startups, innovators, execs in motion, resources from around the ecosystem

Care management tech company has new customers for repointed platform, mulls priced round guided by advisor.

Four teams based in Tennessee, plus businesses from Canada, Illinois, Boston and elsewhere get the nod.

Twenty updates on VC/PE moves, startups, innovation funding, family offices and more, plus Resources.

Nashville serial fintech entrepreneur gears-up to create, own and-or advise SaaS companies in multiple segments.

Former LaunchTN CEO is consulting to Advantage Capital in support of New Markets Tax Credit proposed for TN.

UPDATED: U.S. Treasury program to move economic-development, equity and entrepreneurship needles, soon to be revived.

Impetus for fund has been growing amid rampant awareness of inequities in backing for Black entrepreneurs.

Today: UTXO | Freedman | Heritage | Acquire | FINTOP | Sphere | Ditto | OZ | TNacity | Caduceus | IDB | Avondale | Harbert | Peaker and more.

(16+) Ricci | Whitney | Ghorashi | Dolan | Creel | Mann | Dent | Huddleston | Johns | Wilt | Ramkhelawan | Nagarajan | Ward | Eagle | McAdoo | Joseph

[updated] 37 items on startups, PE-VC-Angel-Crowd-Seed raises, entrepreneurs, events, deadlines, resources and more.

UPDATED Advisors in place, early conversations with potential investors underway, founder seeks increased market traction.

TN IPO enlarges, Pharos and other VC updates, plus action in spacs, fintech, insuretech, sports odds and more.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

[Updated] With Data/AI target filter, former Google CEO preps to lead SPAC sortie into healthtech, fintech, consumer internet and marketplace

Dozens of news items on startups, capital raises, executive moves and business resources.

Winners in each of category are to be announced during an April 15, 2021, ceremony.

20 pieces of evidence that startup-, innovation- and deal-oriented folks find plenty to like in Kentucky.

New CEO for pro-veterans entrepreneurship efforts focuses on quality services, programs, true community impact.

[updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

19 updates on funds being raises, startups drawing attention, growth capital being raised.

[updated] Capital raises, executive moves, venture plays, true startups and more.

[Updated] A gamble, sure, but the Pandemic Vintage of startups, capraises + executive moves may rival any we've seen in the past decade.

A batch of updates on executive moves, appointments, roles and other ties to Tennessee

Jumpstart Capital liquidity, LaunchTN, Jammber, virus capital, Fintech, Healthcare, data, Vizion, spinup, spinout, and more updates.

Annual grant competition draws rigorous programs from campus and accelerator advocates for entrepreneurship, investment.

Digital Reasoning board said to devise M&A process, Bartholomew-Fox raise capital, hi-tech bicycle venture advances, and more here.

[updated] CEO Beth Krauklis and Nashville cofounders seek rapid adoption, take blockchain partner, anticipates VC interest.

Music innovation push, startup scouts, fintech, Y-Combinator entrant, Angel Tax Credit takers, partnerships, exec moves, resources + more...

Tennessee native, VU EE grad takes vision from startup to exit in under 4 years, still embracing both risk and calling.

Lofty goals, budget cuts and a mission made more challenging amid pandemic and economic pandemonium.

Updated - Another bevy of entrepreneurs seeking capital, an innovative Fund ponders next steps, details on corporate relo's, and more.

Tracking moves among a baker's-dozen innovators, including Martin, McWhorter, Freeman, Johnson and more.

Music production, gamification, fan engagement, shout-out market, backend management and more up for grabs.

Gov. Bill Lee updates us, plus 17 venture updates and resources on telemed, M&A and more.

Opportunities for startup growth and service are plentiful in the new Pandemic Era.

Nearly 30 items of extraordinary range, from capital raises, to exec appointments, uncertainty and more.

Whether public or privately held, prospective strategic partners' financial durability warrants examination.

Some would like to see a bold, rigorous assessment of TNInvestco that would better assess value and improve the model.

Even in this small sample of our budding entrepreneurs, there's amazing diversity of thought, target and personality.

Post-sale, Nashville native leads growth push, tracks M&A targets, and grows his Angel/LP investment portfolio.

13 new capital moves by Pharos, Relode, Blueprint, Curex, Claritas, and more.

[updated] Frist discloses details about what's under the hood of the healthtech startup now in stealth mode.

Black female CEO shares 'what it takes' and underscores listening and learning, no matter what.

[Updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

New cohort includes software, hospitality, fitness, beauty-style, wellness - and, yes, coffee and more.

WINNERS out! 42 entrants vied to win top honors in 14 categories.

VC led signal raise, now founders map a Seed-plus + Series A to take turnover solution to market.

A new healthtech spinout, capraises, M&A, people moves, advisors, key events and a couple dozen more nuggets.

CEO Al Ganier says startup exhaustively considered market priority, and might later address opioid users' risk of pregnancy.

Realities of youth services and the breeding of entrepreneurs bring abrupt changes in local programs.

Meetups blend LaunchTN mission, Kauffman funding, Engine advocate, constituents getting to know legislators.

New CEO will rely on a lawyerly eye and entrepreneurial chops as she begins fresh assessment of the EC.

[updated] 12 years into the mission, six years after leaving AOL, team has been prepping its next move for months.

The five-year-old company has already secured $70MM capital and is at 400 employees.

[Updated] Here is the fullest rundown you'll find on Awards entrants, judges and related matters ahead of this November event.

Scott Ewing offers founders or enterprise owners his 'telltales' for both investors and entrepreneurs.

32 actionable and/or useful news, people and background bulletins focused on Tennessee entrepreneurship and capital.

[updated] Straight-talking commercialization and capital advisors from Austin, Nashville and Lexington converge, Aug. 29.

Opportunity arose for 'pre-Portfolio" sidecar pilot, bringing total to 26 startups enlisted this cycle.

VNC asked EC Chair Emeritus and Search Committee chair to share an update on the search process.

Nashville EC says Portfolio companies are more advanced, separate pilot will help newer startups.

Event could top last year's 1,200 registrants, including 100 or more presenters, hundreds of serial entrepreneurs and investors.

The EC says four of the 14 teams announced today originate in Tennessee.

Brody-Waite plans to leave the decade-old entrepreneurship center.

Mixture of Entrepreneurship and innovation are further stirred and shaken at VU.

Nashville entrepreneur's business and social-impact lenses are focused on venture gap.

Music City Music Council, which augments Metro ECD, gets new staffer and SMB tools are spotlighted.

HealthStream ties-up with early-growth cos, Alphabet-backed Clover hits Music City, a startup's $6MM raise, money for June Medical, HempTenn, BeastBrands, SmartRIA, and much more.

Files for $1.1MM preliminary capraise, ahead of much larger funding for projects in Tennessee and elsewhere.

[Updated] WillCo EC to serve established businesses seeking scale in TN's fast-growing Williamson County.

Nearly 70 judges listed here contributed centuries of relevant experience in choosing 14 Winners.

Sure, there's some HIT, but also a wide range of products, apps and services in a variety of sectors.

Unprecedented EC gathering meant to improve minority entrepreneurs' access to contacts, capital and growth.

Earlier successful exit and relo to homestead in Tennessee helped pave the way for latest gambit.

[Updated 3/15] 41 items, including SEC $ filings, tech talent, startups, entrepreneurial events, capital formation, exec roles, and more.

Sixteen new startups join Project Music alumni ranks, with first public-facing event in May.

Startups, market-movers and cities, themselves, often seek 'network effects', reputation and visibility -- which makes an inclusive Award program vital.

CEO has deflected suitor interest, but after RANDA expands to more states, investment may get a re-think.

As bill-filing deadlines loom, bills that shape TN economy, startups, entrepreneurial momentum are in prospect.

With a merger or other transition afoot, NFA chief and Mayor Briley restate value of supporting Creatives, Fashion entrepreneurs.

Latest roundup of Tennessee startups, capital raises, economic development and more.

[Updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

People on the move, capraises for Soccer, healthIT and others -- and maybe a tech employer in play.

Biannual Science & Technology Index shows some TN gains, but weakspots among growth factors

[Updated] Birmingham among alternatives, as some Women, Blacks and other minorities report struggling for traction.

Mayor Briley maker-manufacturer initiatives, capital raises aplenty and more.

Franklin entrepreneur says eventual IPO is only exit option he's focused on, given global demand for ID assurance.

Founders with Nashville stripes and strategic partners vow to leverage ties for innovation, growth.

Nashville Technology Council and MTSU demonstrate shortage of tech talent in Middle Tennessee

Latest updates on capital raises, partners, advisors and more.

Bolus of funding seems likely to produce tidal surge of momentum in region's innovation economy.

For private company boards, no substitute for 'people you can trust' who care about your success.

Franklin, Clarksville, Murfreesboro may need localized recipes for entrepreneurship.

Nov. 9, 2018 event could set fresh precedent for VU-Owen outreach to Greater Nashville community.

Capraises, Angels, VCs, biotech, automotive, publishing, healthcare, fintech, Agbiz, TN-Women rock, and more...

Many of these issues gained salience during the Haslam and Bredesen years.

[updated] 36 alerts in today's summary as mid-summer Venture energy brings multiple new funds, capraises, and more.

Having raised north of $7MM and bet on nearly two-dozen ventures, firm founders have traction.

Healthtech startup signals emergence from customer validation -- and it's ready to tackle Nashville market.

The EC's remodeled healthcare startup-support program aims to leap ahead with 1st formal Class.

A Seed, a Kickstarter, a Series A are already in sight for San Diego startup with fresh take on NVille.

Capital raises by SportsSense, 7 Springs, Branch Technology, Ambition, Freightwaves and more.

[Updated] $6MM raise apparently found quick acceptance - McWhorter foresees $100MM impact.

LaunchTN pushes, TN fintech pivot person, Kisber in K-TENN, capraises for SIGNiX, Metova, others.

Simplr's $8MM Series A, Resolute and Americoin raises, Blockchain congregating and more.

A visit to CMA Fest may have helped spawn this Charleston fan-engagement idea.

While Austin and London loom large on horizon, founders anchor network in Music City.

Another Ingram wades into entrepreneurial pool, preserving a bit of legacy.

Providing more intimate meeting spaces and helping local nonprofits are among the goals.

Money, moves and management in 30 telegraphic updates from MidTn and State ecosystems.

Her competitive spirit was partly honed by being a standout player in competitive sports.

Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.

Standouts in 14 categories are singled-out for techcentric leadership.

17 updates ranging from Fintech, Soccer and Patient warming, to new platforms, VCs and more.

Transplanted entrepreneur mulls capital and advisors, preps for full market entry

State and regional events of interest.

Construction services marketplace startup rides cresting economic wave, says founder.

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

27 short takes on Venture developments statewide, from robots and healthcare, to hair dye and video security.

[Updated] Chicago-bred Project Music grad may find Series A dough outside Nashville.

IPO and other options are on the table and a decision is likely to be taken in 2018.

Resources are proliferating in Nashville's entrepreneurial ecosystem, so the EC makes strategic shift.

Designation of leader for coalition's next phase of work may bring acceleration.

Update spans emphasis on 'Creativity', new HealthTech vertical group and more.

[updated] Supported by Block Gemini in Dubai, RecordGram aims to set a record raise.

[updated] The challenges are real, but two women entrepreneurs declare their determination.

Yet another potentially blockchain-centric venture apparently got some lift in Music City.

'Erosion' in TN investment? Major IT and software cos' raises, TN fund recruiting, startup updates and more.

Publisher rating VCs!? plus new capital raises, deals, NVille EC scholarships and more.

18-year-old trade group updates its governing roster.

[Updated] E-commerce sellers and others will want to know about this startup.

[updated] Company's $3.35MM capital infusion from Claritas Capital to help expand footprint and advance technology.

[updated] Firm's investor-relations director sees great opportunity, great lifestyle in Nashville area.

Updates on LaunchTN, entrepreneurs once and future, Vanderbilt, ORNL, and more.

VC co-founder takes a paws for philanthropy that may inspire other executives.

Dart Music bankruptcy buyers step up, startup, PE and Fund news, and more.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center's third chief seems opportunity to 'leapfrog' some other cities.

[updated] Former XMi executive holds minority stake, in wake of entrepreneur Shmerling's peel-off.

Startup is priority for Memphis native, as she pursues strategic partners, mulls capital and advisors.

Second Code2040, Google for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur in Residence in Nashville diversity push

About two-dozen items ranging from capital raises, bankruptcy to tech transfer.

Less than a month into the mission, new Center director targets numerous objectives.

[updated] Entrepreneur who sold to Trizetto, Cognizant suggests startup traction priority.

An action plan for leadership may soon come off the drawing-board.

Opportunity helps close gap after closure of EC's healthcare cohort accelerator.

[Updated] The best thinking at EC & JSF led to killing their cohort accelerators. Should we care?

More than 40 speakers, panelists, startup pitchers at several venues.

The 3rd cohort has apparently been finely sifted in an effort to ensure success is baked-in.

Startups get an advocate in pro marketer and former broadcast journalist.

14 accolades awarded during annual event.

$40MM raise at Claritas, accelerator and startup news, and more from around the state.

Seven years on, 2d EC employee moves on.

Expanded quarters and event space could raise nonprofit NTC's community profile.

A fresh dozen items from around the state of interest to the venture sector.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

Here they are for 2016.

No Cohort 2 planned for now, but ICG keeps all innovation options on table.

Boyd & Brock of LaunchTN respond on sustainability, Healthcare, Rural Metrics and more.

70 techies have completed coding studies via Nashville's newest training entrant.

Co-founders work to de-risk deal, now must decide how aggressive to be.

[Updated] Blockchain initiatives now said to be expanding in Nashville.

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

Speakers discuss investor interest in blockchain, and Nashville's preparation for HealthIT leadership.

VU spawns Predictgov, Clayton Associates, REDCap Cloud update, NextGxDx raise, Project Healthcare, The TENN and more.

The new center's portfolio, mission, identity and reach are getting steadily sharper.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

Maxwell, Bailey comment on technologies' interrelationship ahead of Oct. 3 event

[Updated] 11 items from around the state of interest to techies, investors, entrepreneurs, et al.

EVAmore, AgLaunch, Stony Creek Colors, BunkerLabs accelerator for Veterans have news.

Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.

Time is money, not every meeting's worthwhile, but these warrant your scrutiny.

[Updated] Brookings' findings are now available for review here.

Intern to US Rep. Jim Cooper, Ensworth grad is dedicated to gifting platform for social good and profit.

The year-round program for developing innovative companies could advance, once again.

New NTC CEO and Health IT strategy coming, VC motives, Noro-Moseley exec, Women Angels coalesce and more.

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

[Updated] Shifting burden allows focus on Jumpstart, where his passion lies.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

[updated] Native Nashville entrepreneur presses forward after classic rethink.

Racing toward the future, Nashville and TN innovators and businesses must be prepared.

[updated] A baker's dozen oughta-reads on startups and capital from around the state.

[updated] After sales of specialty pharmacy and other assets to Fred's, Shane Reeves has 100% control.

HealthIT entrepreneur Eric Winter signs-on for another startup rodeo.

VTC Long-term capital strategy and exit options await gaining further traction.

[Updated] Chad Marcum begins to reveal details of his team, model, strategy and roll-out plans.

Departing tech-centric Bay Area, co-founder cites Nashville's numerous advantages.

Pitches with social enterprise at their hearts will be made Thursday at free event.

[updated] Former InQuicker CEO sees traditional '100-day' assessment.

A cohort of healthcare startups will visit each city and ultimately peer-rate investment winners.

Seeking to anchor Music in the education agenda, the industry has business issues, as well.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

Updated / YouScience learned a lot in the early going, now aspires to gain traction in Enterprise.

[updated] Nashville entrepreneurship 2.0? Capraises, possible startup trouble, Krajicek venture tips and more.

While talk of industry consolidation and impediments continues, entrepreneurs keep innovating.

Question mark hangs over Nashville's shot at being a Consumer startup breeder.

[Updated] The EC also seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence for the PH initiative.

Global ambitions? Nashville Entrepreneur Center advances Vision 2020 Capital Campaign

[Updated with recruiter] The nonprofit announced Huddleston's September departure this morning.

100s of apps reviewed for coveted spots in 2 programs - with app window open on another June 1.

LaunchTN has upped the ante, producing a cohesive package of certain fun and likely wisdom.

Johnson City duo is way down the road with their techdev, ahead of investor pitch.

[updated] Health:Further, Ingram, Case, McWhorter, DART Music and DATAFlyte raises, SeedHatchlings and more.

Stuart McWhorter: Community service a kind of moral obligation

Stepped-up focus, funding and Diversity-focused Enterpreneur in Residence in place paying off.

VTC Founder and investors express strong confidence in market headway.

[updated] Veterans of Summit, Accel, Facebook, TPG, Tech Crossover, GS and others on BoT.

Cautious handling by proponents seems likely to advance state programs, stepwise.

Michael Burcham's term as NACIE co-chair ends in October.

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

This roundup features Amplion, HCCA, CouncilCapital, John Murdock, Joe Kustelski, Proton and more.

Three-year-old company sees mainstream publishing industry with fresh eyes.

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

President and COO Sam Lingo will also be Acting CEO.

[Sale updated] Entrepreneur says youth need to develop 'hunger' to accomplish goals.

[Updated] About 16 years into his mission, CEO Renkis gears for Internet of Things video leadership.

VTC Grady Vanderhoofven is likely to lead the repurposed nonprofit and some allies.

[Updated] In alliance with Code2040, Kauffman Foundation and others, the EC pushes forward.

A fourth cohort of startups is likely to be invited to Knoxville, but timeline TBD.

[Updated-Exit] Co-CEO's cautiously share dream of leadership in crowded event ticketing space.

[updated] TN's pro-entrepreneurship legislation, a $4MM JourneyPure raise, and more.

[updated] Nashville's first woman as Mayor eyes opportunities, five months into her term.

[Updated] Clayton Associates affiliate obviously pushing on more than one front.

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

Frank Coliano shares the view from one of Nashville's most interesting vantage-points.

Founder Goldsmith cites steady growth in first-to-market effort.

[updated] Raises by SertintyONE, Lincor, MedPass and others updated here.

Prominent business group announces next cohort of leaders.

The local shortage of computer science, other engineering talent oft-cited, while recruiters swarm.

[updated] Entrepreneur says he knows his limits, wants assistive-device mission to succeed.

Year-round push involves Google for Entrepreneurs and Village Capital.

[updated] North Carolina-based entrepreneur and scholar begins work April 1.

[updated] Performance payments could reach $11MM, all hands benefit, says co-owner.

NTC marks another year with competitive awards for excellence.

VTC Raising capital to support deploying TORCH router, as sector entrants multiply.

Nearly 50 Metro students applied for the new program, which is in pilot.

VTC The nonprofit will seek to shift program assets and staff to other organizations.

LifeSci Network seeks mentors and mentee companies, eyes event on Capital.

With 3686 ahead, new University and Researcher programs, weaker capital ecosystem and more

[updated] Prepared for change, EC CEO has already sketched-out 2016 strategy.

Tennessee execs comment on Jumpstart Foundry founders' criticism of accelerator model.

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are creating an important fund, and exit accelerator universe.

[Updated] Seven cohort companies include 3 U.S.-based, including a Tennessee startup.

[updated] Current and former military personnel are invited to form-up Thursday at the EC.

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

State-backed programs like TNInvestco 'have a place', but capital complaints seem exaggerated.

Serial entrepreneur shifts to lead VC fund stressing operator experience and regional focus.

[updated] Williamson County aims to breed its Tech sector, leverages NEC resources

[updated] Its Angel ranks could rise to 50 in 2016, and it may do a half-dozen deals.

[Updated] Healthcare-centric VC makes growth investment in Connecticut healthIT entrant.

TNInvestco, Bill Frist, Accolade, eClinic, Clayton Associates, Pharos Capital, Infusense, Celgentek and more.

The EC team is rewarded with added responsibilities.

Handful of IC candidates remain in-the-running, VUSE plants flag in Maker territory

Here's an update on salient capital raises and related.

[Updated] Partnership would support a network of investors and entrepreneurs.

With EC as primary Kauffman liaison, EC and others will spur local entrepreneurial innovation.

[updated] Even terrorism and immigration issues may affect performance monitoring.

[updated] Veteran entrepreneur and exec educator proves his story has wheels.

[updated] Fledgling SFO VC and angel ties could be put to work in Tennessee.

New services for Veterans who aim to become entrepreneurial troopers may lie ahead.

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

Healthcare analytics player follows $5MM raise with a smaller, possible bridge move.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center panel comes at key juncture for new industry.

[updated] 12-year-old interactive marketing and software company gets new chief.

Chamber-SBA program supports scaling potential high-growth businesses

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

Long vacant seat goes to board veteran.

Three leaders' separate comments illuminate a common thread of concern.

[updated] Unprecedented C-level Software industry event set for March 16, 2016.

Advocate of organic growth and taut planning follows his North Star.

[updated] Moving cautiously, CEO Bryan Huddleston preps for increased NTC influence.

[updated] Expanding portfolios, going into CEO Charlie Brock's third year onboard.

Two VCs and allied institutions seek your opinions on state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

[Updated] Who knows, such relatively stealthy encounters may be underway, daily.

Healthbox grad, chronic pain management player pops-up with raise

Former Echomusic partner and FLO-CO EVP for business development goes international.

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

Deadline July 10 - St. Louis accelerator ramps-up for Fall Cohort.

[updated 10:21a] Belmont students keeping moving toward launch, with deep advisory bench.

[Updated] Two years after Jeff Cornwall stepped-away from CE, it has a lengthy agenda.

[updated McBee promoted] Perhaps it is Fate that lends a hand in figuratively connecting Pandoland and 36:86

Serial entrepreneur says simplified offering is disrupting payments sector.

Founder views new entrants to Internet of Things market as validation.

LaunchTN has described each of the startup's presenting during 36|86, reprinted here.

Much sought-after advisor joins team at linchpin accelerator and training hub.

Presenting in 36|86 next month, startup targets TN, then TX and beyond.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

Venture-backed edo's new CEO is based in Chicago.

[Updated] Investors bide their time, to catch the wave they see building.

Steve Case, Jim Lackey, Sal Novin, Marc Guthrie, PE gig -- and the late Dave Chapman.

We take a pause to contemplate the event-driven fun that lies ahead.

[update] The vast potential of the global IoT market has many players in a virtual land rush.

Focus on revenue generation leads to shifting founder into full sales mode.

XMi unit is sector agnostic, but expects to see plenty of healthcare.

[Updated] Veteran Nashville search entrepreneur said to be among new owners.

Imminent Seed-raise push driven by twin-pronged strategy.

Next, Gov. Haslam's signature could encourage those considering public good.

Cobb, Clabaugh brought ideas and energy to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

All program offerings are to be subjected to diligence befitting the next EC phase.

Exec sees new digs, job growth, sales - plus cultural + media challenges.

The son of the EC's founding chairman, Clayton McWhorter, takes the helm.

This Nashville startup is having an impact felt as far away as Zambia.

VTC It's not lore that propels this institution's reputation as a place whence problem-solvers come.

Tremendous energy last night down at the Entrepreneur Center, with more to come.

The path ahead hasn't been charted, but it seems FinTech advocates are still pursuing the idea.

National and State workforce- and innovation-oriented initiatives link TN cities.

VTC Accelerator's regional mission to be continued after 3 years at Tullahoma.

David Trainer says distortions in financial reporting are often overlooked, to investors' detriment.

[updated] Founder on a mission sees world of opportunity, with a dash of charlatanism, here and there.

Sector veteran Pete Scully leads the reconstituted company, which aims for rapid growth.

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

The small NTC must weigh carefully its forays into State and Federal policy-shaping.

Education content and assessment are hot segments that Ingram seems to eye.

Commissioner now also presides over board of Tennessee Technology Development Corp.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

NTC may get a head of steam following its annual Awards confab.

Execs from Digital Reasoning, Rustici and State Economic Development are highlighted.

Ipreo Holdings continues acquisitions following its buy of Nashville-based ShareholderInsite

Serial entrepreneur Joe Maxwell among those enthusiastic about new FinTech focus.

VTC In the red-hot mobile payments space, this startup has Master Mentors.

The e-signature company has its team and some advisors already in place for a capital move.

[Updated 5 March] This entrant to the red-hot sector is banking on rapid B2B growth.

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

A keen observer of America's startup and Venture landscape took a few minutes with VNC.

VTC The ultimate design of the city's technology strategy is emerging.

Serial entrepreneur maps-out a fast track for his Internet of Things entry

VTC: Rutherford County Technology Council said forming 30 miles from Nashville

$300K Seed raise could target Angels in Cincinnati, as well as Tennessee

One of the pioneers in broadband, VOIP and other services changes hands

[updated] Board named. Nashville's role with a transformative Tech-standards player

A zealous, hard-working entrepreneur is the champion of Marathon Motors' history

UPDATED Entrepreneur aims to win; 'location thing' often a problem when Coastal VCs chat.

[updated] Protecting personal health information resident in electronic medical records is startup's timely focus.

Strategic alliance with NCS4 should open many doors for W.A.R.N. sister company

After a decade widening Nashville's lifesciences entrepreneurship, a strategic move.

'Massive' growth opportunities projected in its core business, plus product and concierge-unit gains.

[updated] A capital raise might lie ahead for company that looks to enrich its platform, expand globally.

Serial entrepreneur doesn't understand why the Tech sector consolidation is so hesitant.

Doug Schmidt is but one of the sparkplugs firing the school's innovation and commercialization push.

[Updated] With plans to cue-up Seed money, the Entrepreneur Center heavies-up its Music-industry offerings.

With products defined, this startup aims to cut through the 'Big Data' hype.

Revenue growth, broader ties to Microsoft and Oracle and hiring surge are among factors

Yahoo! Finance Columnist Michael Santoli, entrepreneur Tod Fetherling among speakers

[update] JSF-bred startup's eventual exit sale will follow years of development and marketing push

[updated] 20-year-old entrepreneur surrounded by quite a roster of investors, advisors

[Updated] President Aylward said he believes the market is now coming more in MedCenterDisplay's direction

Relocated New Yorker says Nashville and SEC territory are prime sector launchpads

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

Entrepreneurial Nashville physician, a strategic advisor and a startup CTO rally Seed investors

Despite deep financial experience, CEO has taken deliberate steps to ensure startup success

[updated] Dan Hogan earned his stripes in healthcare delivery, aims to win stars in predictive analytics

Capital vs Culture may be the main event when entrepreneurs, investors go head to head

Updated: End of the road for much-promoted company? Further capital raises are ahead for the Nashville startup.

Programming, international outreach, finances are among the metrics CEO watches.

Founder sees slew of logical future bidders from ranks of strategic corporates

Capital raise considered, and a fifth venture may tackle custom IT talent development

[updated] Sal Novin suggests recruiting hyper-talented individuals takes authenticity, not slogans

Agency's entrepreneurship director seems to have caught the bug.

Series A Updated - Jeremy Bolls' startup goes after one of the biggest players' share, but not 'just to make a buck'

John Ingram asks the founder of AOL about ways to 'disrupt' politics-as-usual.

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

Brannon, Jarratt team to scale-up their proven business model.

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

[updated] CBS Sports Digital buys 24/7 Sports, led by Shannon Terry.

Eric Dobson plans to recapitalize, scale-up the Angel network born in Music City

ACG shares its criteria and recent portfolio additions

[Update] Corporate IT technologist now CEO ultimately had to follow his passion for this startup

The votes are in for the 2013 NTC Awards!

Carmichael's long-standing network won him an early taste of cross-border startup

A its forthcoming Dec. 11 event shows, the Kentucky city sees value in cultivating ties between its ex-pat and immigrant community and corporations

[updated] Smart money and a long-standing interest in matching natural ability and career paths produce an edventure.

A well-connected management team has savvy onboard.

[Updated 24 July 2014] Entrepreneurial venture apparently ceased operations.

Competition is fierce, but that has yet to douse these entrepreneurs' plans.

Here's more information on startups that'll have berths in StartupVillage June 12-13

The real test may be a $10MM capital round not so far away.

The Fourth is a long way off, but the fireworks begin in 3 weeks

The EC revs its engine to create a platoon of change agents

First permanent CEO in three years begins a stem-stern review as he wades-in

As its 20th draws near, local techies aim to breathe new life into flagship site

Megan Allen is assaulting the Left Coast, boosted by ties to Music City

Here's a rundown on this week's venture pitches during LST's annual meeting

A true startup leader, investment pros and others are aboard for the continuing relaunch

[Update merger] Payday lenders have created high-profile painpoints that this startup aims to disrupt

Council doubles-down on mail-order institutional pharmacy startup

In a down economy, this startup aims to serve underemployed recent grads and their parents

Long-rumored 'for sale', ENA and CEO of 10 years open new chapter

With fingers crossed and funds in-hand, the tech-centric nonprofit forges ahead

There are some new faces among the 'usual suspects' applying at INCITE Fund

[EMIDS update Dec. 5, 2013] Maybe it's time to focus on something more than our reported shortage of coders

[updated] Two Vanderbilt grads prepare to raise more capital for their crash-notification system

[updated] Goodman addition adds heft to ambitious Lipcomb plans for its business, entrepreneurial offerings

[updated] High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and their data-buried advisors are targeted

Case Foundation CEO Jean Case joined StartupTN CEO Michael Burcham and others for anniversary observances

Paddock, Box, Griggs, Tolbert: entrepreneurs bootstrapping their way, and worthy of note.

Technology that 'puts the music business in a box' is the opening entry from this startup

An Owen grad and former Cybera exec puts his venture skills to work for an Alabama startup that's eying Nashville

Veterans of one of Nashville's earliest digital startups set higher goals, and one sets-off for a new challenge

There are more Angels among us that most of us realize; one of his holdings is preparing for a C Round

Hudsmith's HP-allied startup executes on its telemedicine strategy for seniors aging-in-place

[updated] Recent grads Jorgovan and Fulda may have stolen a march on part of the entertainment industry

The gut-wrenching ups and downs of a tech startup haven't quelled this startup's drive