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

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

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

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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

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

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

Vanderbilt University pulls the trigger on funding for trio of faculty- and affiliate-led companies.

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

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

Here's the original description of the new programs' funding and expectations.

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

HealthIT, SaaS, Fintech are lead categories for venture growth in Volunteer state.

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

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

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

[Updated] Co-founders seek $2MM, as VU OwenGSM, VU The Wond'ry and others seem to recognize startup's promise.

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

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

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.

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

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

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.

If Tennessee enlists for SSBCI funding, TTDC investment committee could get pretty busy.

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

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

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

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

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.

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

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

[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.

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.

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

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.

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

New technology enables most website owners to get a piece of action in ticket-marketing arena.

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

[updated] Nashville has proven a 'phenomenal', 'fabulous' place for VC-backed fintech-regtech co's launch.

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

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.

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

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

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

The startup/venture cauldron bubbles across Tennessee. 40 abstracts here.

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

CEO, author, advisor moves from bootstrapping to scale-up for board governance platform.

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

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

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

Founder says company is ready to make scaleup push, amid active fintech M&A landscape.

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.

Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, blockchain, networking are threads running in parallel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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] 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.

With Investors and Entrepreneurs focusing strongly on Growth and Performance, VNC invites a SaaS benchmarking expert to comment.

New ventures in Consumer Goods and in the Gigtank category are to be highlighted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

Rawlings pushes toward private beta, Fox scouts for next entrepreneurial opportunity.

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

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

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

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

This locally minted Tech entrepreneur and founder is chief rev officer in another newco.

'We're not shy about our ambitions' as they eye tips of entrepreneurs' tongues.

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

Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.

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

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

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

The Nashville gamedev community spawns startups like Paden Pierry's.

[Updated] Founded in 2012, startup said last June it was upgrading site, adding team.

Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.

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.

Here they are for 2016.

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

[updated] Founder John Wark's NSS aims to make juniors who are the future talent Nashville needs.

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

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

Research and services for VNC Members and prospective Members focused on Nashville and the Mid-South.

[Updated] Advisor says Emma needs more people who have accelerated growth to and beyond $100MM sales.

Frontier Capital, Petra Capital, TextRequest, CEAdvisory raise, Pharos Cap, VU Med Innovators, MDSave.

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.

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

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

Music is awash in data, but this product of a partnership shows value-add potential.

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

Andrew McGarrity now leads digital group in Tennessee Book Company (Ingram).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Healthcare veteran finding more 'fun' in Transportation startup.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

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.

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

New York-based principals shed a bit more light on the deal and its origins.

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

Helping incumbent retailers adjust to signals of new entrants in their markets.

VTC Whether you're a Coder or you've had a brainstorm about better living, check it out.

VTC Chattanooga's ramping-up for a feverish startup season.

SIIA led by board of execs from within Thomson Reuters, Google, Adobe and others.

Continuing-education content monetization is the mission for this startup.

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

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

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

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

[Updated] Deadline for SE Regional Capital Connections event is April 29.

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

Four-year-old Cicayda preps for growth and explores M&A possibilities.

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

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

[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.

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

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

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

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

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.

A stream of for-profit benefit corp filings may flow toward State window that opened earlier today.

For those hoping companies will leverage TN assets, Eve Steigerwalt is among key contacts.

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] Refurbished laws strengthen companies, spur professionals, build State repute.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Growth prospects are TBD, but there's be an old hand locally at the tiller.

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

Rapid, but selective hiring, while software development runs apace toward V2 debut.

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

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

[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.

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

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

[update] There'll be plenty of interest on-campus and off- for this job.

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

[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.

[updated] Local bootstrapped startup is on high-growth trajectory.

[updated] Having raised $10.5MM in Angel capital, CEO says the company had room negotiate with VC

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

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

[updated] This Nashville-grown woman is tearing-up Southeast pitch-offs.

VTC Tech platform aims to crowd-out dusty paper-based legal paperwork processes.

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

[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

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

Still under wraps, but a startup team you know may be about to get great exposure.

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.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

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

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

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

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

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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

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.

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

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

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

[updates] Optio is building talent base in Nashville

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

If Music City turns on charm, it could get a longer run as landing-spot for unique program.

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

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

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

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.

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

With Blackstone and Goldman Sachs aboard, entrepreneur sees further expansion locally.

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

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

The question remains whether the Change Agents' enthusiasm is contagious.

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

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

Veteran of the Nashville HIT, software and entrepreneurial scenes joins boutique.

[updated] Google Glass is not a large blip on this startup's radar, thus far.

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

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

[Updated] Private equity firm with $200MM capital managed, seeks to increase its opportunities

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

GC's new location choice seems to suggest a preference for Creatives

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.

[updated] Stefansic and Hogin among those departing, with interest in private-sector jobs.

Partners plan to invest mainly human capital in promising startups

DRS's passage via the New York City Fintech accelerator was apparently right step.

Updates on Endorsee, Sagents, Tandum, EO Nashville, PBM365, Back Porch Group, Exile.

Nashville Creatives use vision and talent to produce important things, out of nothing.

'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.

Sharing our perspective on the challenges associated with covering the next potential TNInvestco debate.

[Yes is answer] Might JSF become a single-vertical startup accelerator? TN HiMSS unveils new program identity.

Founder doesn't need a lot of help with staff or funding, but seems to know where to find both.

VTC CCE director brings lessons learned from his own startups, adjusted for the academic setting.

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

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

VTC Dough Speight seems headed toward the QC FinTech Accelerator

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

Here are the nine 2014 Jumpstart Foundry graduates and their capital goals.

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.

Jumpstart Foundry creator offers perspective on expanding Vanderbilt University relationship.

VTC Updated: PE buys Skuid. Earlier: Salesforce.com investment. CEO says a San Francisco or Atlanta lead investor with SaaS savvy is likely preferred.

CEO says a San Francisco or Atlanta lead investor with SaaS savvy is likely preferred.

Returning to Tennessee, software entrepreneur says Tennessee can be Tech hotbed

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

A few of many observations we hear that seem to merit further consideration.

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

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

Nashville was just this startup's first U.S. stop, now they're after real money

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

With events proliferating in Nashville, NashvillePost exec seems poised to fly.

[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

The startup village residents are announced.

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.

Former IBM Canada prez says VU's 'institutional will' gives him confidence

[update 15 May 2015] Hal Andrews new CEO. A company drawn here by the healthcare magnet gets a new leader.

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.

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

TTDC now seems to be fully staffed to further pro-venture programs

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

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

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

Fred Goad, Eric Satz, Beth Seigenthaler: entrepreneurs older and newer are hard at-work

Tech entrepreneurs tackle the healthcare engagement knot from a different angle

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

As entrepreneurial tide keeps rising, accelerators and Angels test their wings

[Updated] Law-tethered entrepreneur thinks e-discovery vein is far from mined-out

The Cyber-industrial complex creates a foothold in Music City, as cyber risks proliferate

[Updated] Young company already has a lot of history behind it, in celebrity gaming niche.

IDEAS begins with straight talk from the VU campus about Nashville's IT challenges and opportunities

[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

[Updated: Morris departing, 30 Aug 14] Tennessee's 19-year-old growth advocate transits to new leadership

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

[updated] Joe Maxwell is having way too much fun in growing another tech venture in the finance sector

Jozef Nuyens and partners plant a venture flag in Tennessee, and demonstrate broader reach

[Updated] Martin Companies leads round, Boston-based CEO says startup is getting traction

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

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

Joe Cook Jr. seems to be executing with precision a gameplan to establish momentum for a still-small sector

Startup Tennessee gets operations staff, a tech exec volunteers in Uganda, $ for GOBA and more

Alliance push to help protect and commercialize intellectual property could become a global movement

Five local worthies (including Hal Cato at left) will be honored by Chamber and Entrepreneur Center for achievements

ACG plans to open five new city chapters soon; for now, its Memphis outpost is semi-shuttered

Scholar and entrepreneur will co-found molecular diagnostics startup in Nashville

Executive transitions, capital raises, alliances and innovations.

[Updated 7 December 2013] Angel sees numerous exits ahead from among more on the 25 companies already in his portfolio

McWhorter shepherds EC, JumpStarters wait verdict, a rash of local SEC filings, Collins rides an IPO and more

[CEO departure] Sixth CEO brings national perspective, oversees an NTC on shifting economic, educational and professional terrain.

Watching a TNInvestco watcher, Scripps Interactive, Harbert, Solidus, Fresenius, key hires and more.

[Updated capraise] Nashville will be testbed for service matching users with opps to 'work, play, do good'

Now there's a cap-raise ahead - the accelerating shift to digital media drive this multinational startup

Digital-music entrepreneurs exit a crowded field; new owners plan a 'bigger umbrella'

' Overhaul and investment ' could lead to accelerated enterprise development from VU research and development

In Nashville's highly charged entrepreneurial atmosphere, this partnership aims to create both heat and light

Jacobs' latest, TripRaiser traction, Delegator does it all, Pfeffer's sage advice, touching base with Applied Health and more here.

Law firm broadens its already sizeable footprint, plants flag in dealing with early-stage ventures

VU porfolio co goes elsewhere, TNInvestco company, startup ecosystem spreads, PdCamp, ORNL, MyOutdoorTV and more

More luminaries are getting onboard the Entrepreneur Ecosystem bandwagon, this time rolling-out a proven startup breeding concept

Nick Holland of CentreSource says approaches by bidders caused him to look at his firm with fresh eyes

The news coincides with launch of the Obama Administration's StartUP America program in the U.S. and helps fulfill Solidus' TNInvestco strategy.

Lots of stuff bubbling-up from Genera, Skoodat, Satz (at left), plus the Cable and Broadcast folks, and more.

For more than a decade, this e-signature innovator has found champions amid adversity

Education Networks..StudioNow..Biotechies...Scripps Interactive..Aegis Health... VU's science reports, and more..

Carried-interest threat to VCs' takehome..VU on entrepreneurship..Microloans in the Boro..Solar investment and more...

Information services exec joins mostly shrouded local firm still seeking to leverage its IP and its government-contracting origins

Developers may think they're only toiling in obscurity, but they may well be under the observant eye of local VCs and Angels

[updated] HealthStream co-founder's latest technology play aims to awaken sleeping value in medical niche

Online startup previously won $1.2MM from friends and family to marry kids, music and education

Warning TNInvestco's not enough, TTDC hopes to keep its mission alive, maybe by spinning-off new ventures

A serial entrepreneur continues to embrace Nashville, even tho its investors are 'too damn nice'

Innovative healthcare technology company has completed an Angel round, and looking ahead to valuation and B-raise

UPDATED A long-standing friendship, economic pressure and the vagaries of family business are among factors cited in the sale.

This progressive digital-media community aims to do well, by doing good, it seems, and it has a couple thousand members to prove it.

Some are shoppers, some are bidders, some are there to keep an eye on others...and some are committed to vying for TNInvestco certification

The Vanderbilt School of Engineering and VU's Owen GMS' Entrepreneurship Center are spawning a new generation of Nashville-based entrepreneurs

A desire to master a niche in healthcare technology, patience and an engineer's eye for detail may produce a leader on 3rd Avenue

Tech guru, civic activist and talkshow host, this Nashvillian sets out on a new quest

There may be fences to mend, but now it's time for the state's VCs to Cowboy Up and make a move

[updated] As 'transparency' and payment-cycle issues converge, PatientPay targets the front-end of the revenue cycle

The annual Accelerator endurance and innovation test produces much food for thought.

[updated] Former Goldleaf counsel turns Angel money and admin frustrations into what's now Ncontracts

With $17.2 billion soon under the scalpel, startup feels it has a better mousetrap for improving quality and financial returns

CyberStates report updates TN standing, Rep. Cohen's earmarks for growth, TN Tax Credits for emerging industry, and more...

The stakes for hospitals are high and rising, amid disasters and other incidents, and two tech-driven Nashville companies respond

North Carolina deal-flow prospector says his firm is focusing more attention on Music City

No cold feet at Emma, as company embraces higher-touch services and continues growing its workforce in Davidson County

They're still paid to invest wisely, but watch-out for VCs wearing neckties. Yesterday's NCN panel provided depth for current outlook

This private-equity funded Brentwood firm aims to make healthcare organizations transparent for management teams under pressure for quality and performance

Beating-out more than 800 competitors, a confident Statzen hopes a few minutes elevator-pitching West Coast investors will shorten the fund-raising cycle for this emerging company.

Reflections on lifestyle and venture-backed businesses, amid the Great Recession.

Budding U.S. network aims to increase deal flow and investment