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Leaders to consult with experts, local stakeholders as they look to generate impetus akin to city's 1Gig push.

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.

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

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

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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

The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.

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.

Targeting underserved segments + adroit tech adoption seen as key to growing recap'd financial institution.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

UPdated - EDA's Build to Scale is assessing three 2021 entrepreneurship, commercialization proposals from Memphis.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Despite massive headwinds, NGOs and other nonprofits seek to help drive transformation of state and its regional economies.

Knox entrepreneur has amassed knowledge and team bent on advancing mental health, motivation, goal achievement and social good.

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.

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

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

A Select Medical exec is also Amplion chair; CEO says tech advantage makes a raise reasonable.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The latest in a series of biannual rankings of the States on science and technology competitiveness.

Teaming with ORNL + Innovation Crossroads, power producer looks tech targets, maybe some surprises.

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.

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

[updated] The applications window will soon open for the DOE-backed technology commercialization program.

Chair's experience brings continuity, clear sense of value of legislative ties and momentum.

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

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

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

State and regional events of interest.

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

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

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

Teams' targets range from community dev, to opioid addiction and improving human rights in apparel supply chain.

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

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

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

Cisco, Adreima, IBM veteran shoulders growth-stage responsibilities.

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

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

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

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

14 accolades awarded during annual event.

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

[updated] Startup near-term to add Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and support for English-speakers abroad.

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

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

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

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

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

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

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.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

VTC New Lab-embedded program to be detailed today.

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.

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

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

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

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

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

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

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

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

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

[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] 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.

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

Updates on investors, startups and ideas with ties to our region.

[Updated] nPhase CEO identified. Software with global users and a serious track record is a friendly target.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

[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'.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran executive gains helm of company seeking strong growth.

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

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.

Other cities may want Ziiio app, and startup's VU license sets stage for entry into healthcare

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

[Update recap] This company may be just hitting its stride, and 2015 could see strategic moves.

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

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

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

Since opinions are hard to monetize, leaders statewide seek new sources of momentum

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

AGC could be active in a dozen or more states by mid-2015, CEO says

Partners plan to invest mainly human capital in promising startups

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

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

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

President and dozens of Griffin employees commit to deep involvement at high school

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

New Jersey-based engagement and loyalty company says Healthcare may become its sole focus.

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

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

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, TTDC, lays-out its priorities.

[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

The votes are in for the 2013 NTC Awards!

Vanderbilt University Medical Center fights readmissions, teams with Institute and major process outsourcer on outpatient healthcare

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

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.

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

Brentwood sister company is among allies for Oak Ridge-linked startup

VC opens new chapter amid a climate of lingering dread and anticipation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance, occupational safety and other fields are supported by PureSafety software and services

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

Streamweaver 'stealth' no more...Unconference events... ECD budget comments... much more in this regional roundup

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

Milestone events, capital raises, a whiskey resurrected, and local venture news recapped.

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

Galen-Burcham alliance goes back years; other firms had a shot at top-billing in NEC healthcare work

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.

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

Strategic allies will include marketing, PR and healthcare strategy firms, among others

East TN developments... Entrepreneur Center rebrands Future 50, Nashville 'on the edge' and news roundup.

JumpStart's 'brightest'... EmergeMemphis' 45 startups.. Haslam-Hagerty gameplan... David Wilds in cap raise.. Blackstone venture aid...

Legislators make an energy-tech 'grab', plus venture events and training and more statewide.

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

Another 'complaining' serial entrepreneur is having trouble retiring, as one venture happily leads to another

Word of CellJournalist's sale UPDATED. Bidders come sniffing, now that this startup's footprint reaches 40 states

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

TTDC chief to Gov. Haslam, IP, Claritas, incubators, Angels, Louisville innovation, HiMSS-TN descends on Orlando and more

One CEO says 'meaningful use' may be the Y2K of this decade, and these firms see opportunities

Herewith, items of interest from around the state.

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

[updated] ICA's strategic alliances may have put this VU spin-out in good position in the race for EHR market share

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

Shifts in command, marketing duties may add momentum in company now backed by entrepreneur with deepest pockets

New healthcare technology push rumored, start-up said relocating to Nashville, as activity heats up

Energy and ideas abound among a sample of Nashville healthcare, investment and technology executives rounded-up in just the past few days

Four business leaders formed the core of group that picked the NEC's inaugural board

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

Vanderbilt pharma program inches cautiously toward tech transfer, while key faculty member keeps firm hand on the tiller

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

UR has a tight grip on its Vanderbilt technology license, as it prepares to go to market, globally

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

Entrepreneur says local tech community has 'a lot to prove', before access to venture capital improves

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

[Updated] The Nashville Area Chamber and its allies are unleashing an Entrepreneur Center, brand and marketing campaign

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.

[Updated] As the stakes get higher for tech transfer and R&D, UT makes far-reaching changes in governance of its research, licensing and venture arm

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

Digital Reasoning, tech transfer, Metro development, Innotec, nTelagent, Memphis venture forum, ICA, M&A, bankruptcies and more...

Tennessee executives see both problems and opportunities in proposal for stimulation of early-stage investment

Goad reported suing former TVA director, Petra and Innova invest, $20MM the number for startup, tech transfer event, views on IPO climate...

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

A supposed transformation of education, plus sustained support from key moneymen seem to have given ALS staying-power

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

While waiting for chaos to subside, entrepreneurs should be careful not to overplay their hands, but they should come to bargain hard

Sailing into fierce economic headwinds, this Nashville-based consultant says it's time for denizens of the C-level to give up their secrets

While swearing-off another tech startup, this mid-life entrepreneur keeps finding new ventures and hobbies to love

[update] Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Brian Shore bailed-out for top role with a business ally

Farris Warfield Kanaday gave a 27-year-old lawyer some running room in the late Nineties, and he used it to launch NTC

Digital Nashville initiative believes it can make a difference in breeding community for folks in interactive media, streaming, design, other fields.

This Nashville tech venture finds direct engagement with customers and straight talk are the best ways to address 'Flat World' realities and grow a business.