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

Joe Cook III, who leads one of Tennessee two most active LifeSci investors, represents the VC.

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.

[updated] Raises by Rubicon, Pharos Capital, Medaxion, Yoshi, Whisper Aero, EDA Tech Hubs, SSM pipeline signal

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

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

Investors, entrepreneurs, advisors et al rally for venture, enterprise and sustainability leadership.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

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

Leader, entrepreneur and investigator of economic ecosystems named first Entrepreneur in Residence of UTC-CIE.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nashville entrant aims to connect accredited investors with institutional-caliber deals, at attractive minimums.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Founder has raised north of $8MM, recruited growing ranks of farmers since inception.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Lee Cabinet choices affect ECD, LaunchTN, others..plus updates on capital raises.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Consider going: Array of startups queued-up for the Aug. 16 culmination of 'Summer of Acceleration'

Rolfe and Brock doubtless plan a smooth transition to maintain momentum, but there are vagaries to ponder.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A rich program with speakers by the dozen, including 10 VCs on the stage.

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] Grad of Boomtown, StartupHealth accelerators presses forward.

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

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his State of the State Address this evening.

[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.

Seven years on, 2d EC employee moves on.

Update on Angel Tax Credit, Jobs recruitment and more.

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

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

Here they are for 2016.

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

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

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

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

After six years at ECD agency, Tennessee native returns to private sector.

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.

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

Researchers need Nashvillians' help in assay of spin-off activity in Nashville area.

Clint Brewer served commissioners Hagerty and Boyd, now joins a Haslam Admin veteran.

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

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

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

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

President and COO Sam Lingo will also be Acting CEO.

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

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

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

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

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

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

[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] 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Treasurer and CIO elevate former Avondale analyst, Owen grad.

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

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

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.

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.

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

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

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

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

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

Questions about institutional GPs' reporting get fresh attention in some quarters.

[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.

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

[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.

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

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

[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.

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

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

[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.

VTC Seed, Early- and Growth-stage startups may all benefit from USDA RBIC effort.

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

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

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

[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.

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

Steady-as-she-goes seems to be the watchboard at cautious, high-performing pension plan.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

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

VTC: Commissioner Julius Johnson and a team including Memphis BioWorks will press forward.

$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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

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

[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.

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

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

VTC Casey Casterline and Jon Katz keep in touch with Memphis, but focus on Manhattan

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

VTC Dough Speight seems headed toward the QC FinTech Accelerator

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

[updated] Serial media entrepreneur Dan Hammond knows way 'round venture kitchen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

[Charts added] Following VNC's report on the ITIF report today, LaunchTN responded.

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

A change at the helm of one of Tennessee's most recognized institutions.

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.

The calendar's chock-a-block, but there'll be room for this one

President James Stover says company has good talks with potential strategic partners

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.

There's a venture element to extending the life and footprint of iconic Nashville businesses.

[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.

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

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

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

[updated] Crews PE role formalized after months as interim at TCRS.

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

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

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

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

Galen, VentureIncite, LaunchTN, Dobie Media, FamilyVenture Management and more

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