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20 bullets on up-and-comers, investors, startups, investors and more.

Summit III speakers' savvy, calibrated comments may contain 'signals' for domestic and global listeners.

Startup veteran structures company, sets priorities with growth and independence in mind.

Project Fintech, Montecito, Altitude VC, SubSplit, Sharecare, Claritas, EQL Games, Melt Pharma

Relevance, Skoden eye targets, lean into NACIA push to close capital gap facing Native entrepreneurs

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

Founder's early track record and discipline of 'value lens' investing may be generating sustained momentum.

Early-stage fintech and health tech targets are priority for firm with deep operator and securities experience.

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

Labordemic hits employers recovering from COVID19 pressures + workers drive for upskilling, certification and licensing.

Our latest update in more than 20 briefs on startups, funding, and more.

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.

New Strategic Limited Partner says Altitude is a 'good fit', given it understands how to add value beyond capital.

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.

[updated] Nashville advocates prepare potentially unprecedented stimulus for expansion of the region's capital stack.

Pasta innovator raising first investment as global strategic pasta brands seek innovation at-scale.

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.

Scenario: VU could garner up to $422MM, as fight against neurospsych disorders, degenerative diseases advances.

[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

Edtech and healthcare SaaS veteran with stripes in credentialing, training and other businesses offers advice.

Updated 17 April 2024 - Institute announced. Chancellor says VU has strategic advantage in confronting challenges in a 'networked world'.

Early-growth startup gathers advisors, maps capital raises for further revenue growth nationally

[updated] Amid sector consolidation, Wellvana financings now total at least $150MM.

[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.

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.

Private equity execs and their strategic investors set sail on next fund amid crosswinds.

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

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

[updated] CoLab CEO Tasia Malakasis drives plans for SM leadership from Chattanooga epicenter.

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.

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.

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

Backed by Cercano Management, Relevance Ventures, Angels, TNInvestco, INCITE, et al, its team shifts principal office.

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

VentureSouth Fund V raise underway targets $10MM to augment Angels' individual bets and sidecar participation.

Updating PathGroup Recap | Lirio | Ursa Health | Thynk Health | Unity Wellness | EasyVet | Artemis | Iron Path | TSG.Mammoth

Continuing-ed content purveyor also sees Series A + diverse markets ahead in U.S. and beyond.

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

Updated: VC$ from Sopris and FCA Venture Partners helped native Nashvillian transplant Digital Reasoning business.

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

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.

The challenges are real, but this mission-oriented entrepreneur is 'grateful for the journey'.

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.

Its $25M Series A in-hand, its healthcare- and tech-deep board, investors and management chart an ambitious path.

Nashville HC venture veteran marshals team and money to sort hundreds of potential targets, against the clock.

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

B2B2C startup confirms convertible raise ahead of a Series C, expands services, values leverage of GM and other strategics.

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.

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

Updated 4/18/22: Of the healthcare-focused VC's 22 currently active portfolio companies, 12 are located in the Greater Nashville area.

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.

Optimized nutrition startup producing revenue, eyes roadmap + milestones, with a possible A-round ahead.

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

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...

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

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

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

Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA

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.

New organization promises to raise even further Meharry's regional and national standing among innovators.

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.

Current and future startups being spawned by TTO focused on commercializing innovation.

[Updated] Serial healthcare entrepreneur stacks C-round capital for TEND business from his Tennessee base.

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

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

Today: ObjectiveGI | AgAdvisory | EPI Capital | TechTrans | IPE | Lemonade | IMAC | SESAC | Agilon | Nikola

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

TN-based VC maps capital, aims to be top-ranked Tech VC in SE and frequent actor on national VC scene.

Its $9MM B-round nearly done, the startup's cornerstone is an amalgam of purpose, agriculture, supply chain and global economics.

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

PE-backed fintech, services company expands role as consumers, providers seek solutions.

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

Action: UGP, Grabbr, VoluMetrix, SSM Partners, new PE fund, FINTOP, FilterX, Redwood, SocialBot, Shockwave.

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

EQHA plans for offering come after long period of scant IPO activity in healthcare services sector.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

Amid pandemic and General Assembly session looming, 'broadest sandbox program in the U.S.' is the goal.

Platform company draws Greater Nashville venture, policy veterans + mulls further advisors and capital options.

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

Fund passes $100M, raises in healthcare, fitness, musictech, fintech, insurance, plus policy push, Angel credit, Smokies and more.

With perilous Winter ahead, startup continues support of response to COVID19, while preparing for 'next pandemic'.

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.

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

Jumpstart Health Investors deploys new VC to pursue compelling opportunities among Black-owned firms.

Nashville Founder/GP targets fintech, insurtech, digital-health verticals, affirms cap-table diversity goal

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

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

Nashville+ Calgary startups partnered more than a year, chose to merge, now raising capital.

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

A veteran of tough slogs, CEO sees lift in enterprise demand for critical care monitoring of seniors in communities.

Backed by Transparency Health and Noon Management, this TN startup aims to help folks get safely back to work or school.

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

New CEO charts rapid path toward 40 markets, says indie physician model both disruptive, scalable

[updated] Capital raises, LaunchTN + Jumpstart updates, M&A, Lifesci deals, Schulz on Chamber, 4 Bridges expansion + more.

[updated] Data science, machine learning tech and prediction services startup brings to bear its SDOH learning curve.

[updated] Longtime Nashville i-bankers will apply experience as venture-capital investors.

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

Specialized early-stage tech-centric ventures with market-entry challenges have 7 potential new allies.

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

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.

[updated] Convenors say tracks are clear for OZ-advantaged real estate and operating business developments.

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

In what could become $100MM fund, crypto exec aim to connect digital-asset investors with trading opportunities.

Could lessons learned translate into new push for the innovation economy?

[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.

[Updated) There's sharpened focus on capital, as well as on entrepreneurial infrastructure and regional strategy.

A rigorous study of TN lifesciences is afoot and advocates are clearly positioning to push for public and private support.

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

Launch Tennessee, Electro-Active, Dynamo, CET, EPIcenter, and more updated in today's roundup.

[Updated 25 Nov 2020] Healthcare specialists file on Fund IV companion.

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] VNC seeks comment from team, meanwhile research suggests interesting ecosystem forming around company.

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

Four years after VC/PE control investment, legal-spend management company has a number of options.

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

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.

Founder says he continues planning for capital raise and Nashville presence.

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

[updated] Fighting colorectal cancer, CEO eyes growing Knoxville biotech scene and Euro and U.S. markets

Founder says consumers will transform healthcare; she eyes series of raises, senior hires, partnerships.

Eight teams are enrolled in the Erlanger-Unum-CoLab HealthTech Accelerator.

[updated] Medical Decisions team believes it has unique offering, propelled by quality-of-care and economics tailwinds.

News from Frist Cressey, fintechs, Washtopia, Episode Sols, Sphere, Veterans VC, FedEx, Ballast, VendEngine, and many more.

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

Serial social-impact entrepreneur creates several potentially investable Pharmacy-related startups.

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.

[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.

CEO maps course for Series A-2, Series B raises and views Goggle and Apple moves as reinforcing vision.

CMI is locked-onto policy and industry developments, as it presses its mission forward.

Particularly if you're trying to grow a business that's not in Healthcare or Music, you may need to hear this -- again.

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.

Co-founders Gatto & Whitney keep tacking in healthcare's crosswinds, complete 6th capraise of $21MM, its largest to date.

With Black-owned ventures front and center, CEO shares playbook for forging just, inclusive, growing regional economy.

LaunchTN matches have now supported 24 fledgling firms, mainly in energy, materials and health/biomedical.

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

Nashville needs more SaaS startups and talent pool is adequate now for those who engage with ecosystem.

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.

Co-founders see sector receptive to Cloud-linked technology and sensitive to search and review costs.

Exits may be ahead for Brentwood-Tullahoma firm seeking stakes in early-stage coastal targets, but at Nashville valuations.

Years of work have prepared Meharry researchers to play influential role by drawing data from Nashville General Hospital.

A sobering report from Brookings Institution researchers inevitably shows there's work yet to be done.

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

[update] A unique Tennessee business makes its way step-by-step through SaaS growth-company terrain.

Helping meet tech-talent demand in Nashville beyond, while extending VU brand are among primary goals.

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

VU Law alum, Case ally and tech-policy veteran shares views on startup regulation, capital, talent, diversity and more.

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

UT, VU, KY officials see hundreds of successfully exited entrepreneurs possibly leading startup teams.

[Updated] While still growing its $30MM-$50MM growth fund, JSCap adds notches to its moneybelt.

[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.

After three decades in health-sector Finance/Technology, founder makes another run at processes and outcomes.

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

Here's the skinny on HHS Startup Day in Nashville, cosponsored by NHCC, LSTN, et al.

Twenty-one-year-old firm could hit $600MM raised since inception.

[Updated] Veteran of Nashville payments scene inevitably has played his cards close to the vest.

More nondilutive capital for data-oriented lifesciences company.

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

Growth-equity firm says Music City, Austin, Atlanta and others each has a superniche.

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.

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

Startup commercializing VU IP to reduce injury, death and mitigate $50BN annual medical spend.

Serial tech entrepreneur goes deep on Retail, emerges with Vertical SaaS concept.

Brentwood firm's tools include AI, machine learning, forensic accounting methods.

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

BunkerLabs grad and cofounders pushing forward toward possible capraise.

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

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

CEO Charlie Brock unveils robust plan for LTN advancement, but may be facing budget headwinds.

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

State and regional events of interest.

Innovation growth draws innovation-centric pro's -- VNC poll provides hint of incubent advisor standings.

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

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.

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.

Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.

Still too rare in CEO ranks, woman mechanical engineer charts startup's course.

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] Former U.S. Army Ranger aims to take the high ground in made-in-USA product branding

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

Newco says it'll pursue capital raise opportunistically among savvy investors.

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

Digital Health from wearables and IT to blockchain and more will be Daisley's bailiwick in international group

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

[updated] Healthcare IT, solutions and consulting provider has apparently passed a revenue milestone.

Updated 26 Sept 2017 - Startup spearheads international open-source initiative for Proof of Existence

'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.

Updates on Synchronous Health, Taigan, SkyDropX, Sunset Digital, Integrated Healing Tech and more.

Incubator management plans to keep potential businesses on-pace for development, commercialization.

[updated] Startup has already won key role in creating Canada's digital marketplace for licensing.

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

CEO wasting no time in preparing for push with private-equity backing.

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

Years after his initial appeal, Waller IP attorney sticks to his guns.

VU seeks reputational gains, greater awareness of research, more diversity.

Global continuing professional education demand is viewed as rising sharply.

[updated] Satz, Tanner quietly target the needs of the 'mass affluent'.

CEO Baxter: MEDarchon is tracked by potential suitors outside Nashville.

[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

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.

Founder spent nearly a decade here earning degrees at Vanderbilt University.

Entrepreneur and investor seems Nashville momentum growing, despite traffic and other concerns.

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.

Converging activities could raise Nashville profile on global blockchain map.

[updated] Grad of Boomtown, StartupHealth accelerators presses forward.

[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.

VTC Bootstrapper til now, Knoxville startup aims for HD livestreaming leadership

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

14 accolades awarded during annual event.

[Updated] Still-evolving company looks at Medicaid, Big Banks, blockchain technology and international.

[updated] New private equity fund, $5MM Series A, Disruption Labs, Rezli raise and more.

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.

Based on criteria set in place at the outset, the capital-formation experiment now formally has a cloud over it.

Journalists to be excluded, Dem's not invited to panel.

[updated] NCN is most concerned about the Series A hurdle for startups in the Nashville area.

Expresses confidence stage is set for constructive engagement about insurance exchanges and more.

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

Another regional accelerator goes-it alone, capital formation numbers, and more.

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

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

Startup has attracted a Tech Coast Angels participant.

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

[updated] Digital Nashville again operationally dormant. Latest chief was selected 11/14.

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.

Healthcare entrepreneur believes status quo may be no more 'impregnable' than storied city's walls.

A tech-savvy chief executive lays-out what he sees as some hard truths.

Sponsored by BTC, publisher of Distributed Magazine, unprecedented event addresses lawyers' needs.

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

TriStar and Innovation Institute leaders 'get along well as human beings'

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

The annual Chamber, EC lists of competing entrants.

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.

Within this scientific work are pain-points that could spawn inventions, innovations and startups.

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

(updated) The CellJournalist veterans have brought another startup to the starting-line, this time in marketing software.

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.

Speakers ahead and a Nashville startup joins Louisville healthcare accelerator.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

VTC Chattanooga startup made very strategic pivot, and builds bizdev presence in Nashville.

[updated] Long-time Nashville resident Kelso rather not relocate, but needs Tech-savvy investors.

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.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

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

[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.

Nashville gradually moving toward becoming true Music innovation-investment nexus?

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

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

John Bass, CEO of HCA's InVivoLink, has joined the Blockchain expedition.

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

[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.

[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.

[Updated] Effort intended to engage student-led startup teams statewide.

Updated - Nashville's BTCMedia is examining Blockchain in Nashville and St. Louis.

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

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

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

Sandbox, Brentwood Capital, Citigroup, NEA, EDG Partners execs share views.

Fresh-faced startups, veterans of industry convene in Music City May 18-19.

Behavioral Health, particularly addiction treatment, is the launchpad.

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

VTC Founder and investors express strong confidence in market headway.

VTC Teams arriving for array of Memphis accelerators.

More than 50 entrepreneurs represented in companies in flock of Memphis accelerators.

[Sale confirmed] New money, strategic inflection, or much hubbub about nothing? Time will tell.

VNC Discount: Healthcare consolidation is robust and the landscape rapidly shifting.

VTC PYA's long-standing 'dream' of attracting ORNL talent is paying off in varied forms.

Managing General Partners gives fresh view of region's Healthcare sector.

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

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

Engineering Dean sees opportunities to address large-scale global needs.

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

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

[updated] Chairman/CEO says company can be in Top 10 ranks nationally by EOY16.

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

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

Center for Medical Interoperability begins ramping-up its architectural and assessment work.

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.

CEO Winkelspecht is working with HC customers on proof of concept technologies.

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

Updates on VU venture staff, raises by SmartFurniture and RelevanceCapital and more.

[Updated] 17 competitions on 10 Tennessee campuses are admitted.

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

VTC P2S-Covenant JV tackles Big Data analytics for array of verticals.

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.

Spying opportunity to speed adoption of evidence-based medicine, startup asserts itself.

[Updated] Team says rapid Angel-investor enlistment is one reason this is a 'W' for region's LifeSciences

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

As INCITE comes to halt, we take at look at the ground that's been covered.

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

[updated] Treading carefully to 'get program right', industry aims for step-by-step progress.

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

A consolidator has been quietly established in Nashville, focusing on an aging-driven sector.

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

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

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

[updated] Two Vanderbilt alumni target celeb-streamers who seek shares in 200MM fan universe.

[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] Advocates believe Healthcare could be linchpin in new cyberindustrial role for Nashville.

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

NTC marks another year with competitive awards for excellence.

[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.

[updated] ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd expresses strong support for bill enrolled this week.

VTC Memphis-centric founders to provide savvy and capital to proven early-stage companies.

Complimentary and paid registrations for this unprecedented event are being taken now.

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.

Within Haslam Cabinet, ECD Commissioner shapes policy-program options for Chief.

[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.

Now is a great time to 'shake-up' the Music Instrument marketplace, says CEO.

CEO plants flag in Music City for expanding content category.

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] CEO McQuigg has had quite a journey. Now, he sees a global opportunity.

Updated No matter where you are in Tennessee, you'll want to consider many of these.

[updated] Startup greenlighted with patient capital, golden Roladexes.

[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.

VTC A Series B raise and full market entry are in prospect in 2016.

[Update] A panel focuses on the need for value-adding innovation and public-policy advocacy.

Nashville startup has scenario for Seed and for a series of letter-rounds.

[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.

VTC By year-end, this Chattanooga group could be buying personal-care brands.

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

Seed to B-round scenario begins to emerge, with pharmacogenetic testing a driver.

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

Long vacant seat goes to board veteran.

[updated] Strategic buys, if any, would follow organic growth and await sector consolidation.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

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

[updated] CEO sees 'land-rush' underway in healthcare data for pain-care management.

[CONFIRMED] Cardinal takes majority stake; naviHealth's model examined for other verticals.

Techie-oriented nonprofit rolls-out its second mixer in the past ten months.

[Updated] Too many Rural communities are not sharing in Tennessee's economic momentum, they say.

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

Here's the up-to-date listing of presenting companies.

Centerstone of America seeks commercial prowess to get technologies to market.

Serial entrepreneur says he's preparing to 'chase his passion' for venture.

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

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

While managing dozens of his own plays, he tied-up with Bay Area group.

Iconic Nashville tech company seems to be plumping for a strategic move

Kecia Ray says she is the first e.Republic exec dedicated entirely to CDE advancement.

[Updated with IDS sale] California Corrections confirms major edtech contract for early-stage company.

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

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

With the closing of its Fund IV, Frontier activity here may rise.

[Update] In 3rd outing, CEO focuses on technology for enterprises that 'don't go out of business'.

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

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

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.

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

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

Year-old company may consider Series B raise within 12 months

Initially targeting health systems, startup is advised by Harpeth Capital.

[updated] Financing spurs Type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver programs

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

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

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

New CEO and founding chairman are apparently planning an aggressive push.

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

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

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

Co-founder says Seed money seems more likely to come for the Coast.

'Unique' startup takes on major chemical companies with natural dyes for fashion.

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.

[updated] This immunization data-collection startup is being accelerated via a university alliance.

[updated] Suitors queued, this compliance and insights specialist considers tapping the private market.

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.

[updated] With sector veterans on its board and access to capital, this startup girds for raise.

[Updated] When it's representatives hit the General Assembly, they'll bring a clear agenda.

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] Though relo'd from Nashville to Portland, CEO keeps eye on Nashville.

Round Two pilot of a tech startup competition could be just beginning of League of Cities effort.

[updated] Smithwick says early market penetration signals 'time to step on the gas'.

[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.

[updated] Accelerator grad moving toward an inflection point, and Healthbox tweaks its model.

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

Student engagement for colleges and universities is the focal-point of this startup.

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.