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

WAP founder-CEO says he's no classic sector consolidator, but eyes more value-adding technologies for his platform.

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

Program lead stresses immediate and persistent benefits - program's 4th year option to be reviewed.

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

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

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

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

Vanderbilt alumni overall rank in undergrad, grad and MBA ranks. In addition, VU women alumna rank among undergrads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A baker's-dozen of venture updates, including ClearTrack, TraceFemcare, Writerly, Invergarry, Swingzen and more.

Updated 3 September 2022: 8 Tennessee economic-development coalitions pursued federal grants of $25MM+ more each. Only Memphis remained in the hunt.

Five TN cities home to 10 Engine candidates seeking to strengthen region's entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem.

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

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

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

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

Startup CEO has an ear for music, mind for business, and her eyes on the VU Owen MBA finish line.

[Updated M&A] Backed by Frist, Sumitomo, et al, digital therapeutics startup mulls Series B capital raise.

The LaunchTN board has approved the search committee's recommendation. Stanton Chase managed recruiting.

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

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

[Updated] Four Black-led companies are already in the portfolio of $55MM fund, with a half-dozen more deals likely in the next 12 months.

A legislative initiative may be paying-off in both tech-startup entrepreneurship and tax revenue.

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

Veteran investor, serial entrepreneur and data scientist advance civil engagement platform, mull capital raise.

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

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

UPDATED A similar previous national CEO search drew nearly 900 applicants. Results may be known by the beginning of CY22.

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

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

30 actionable newsbits on capital raises, execs, pandemic and events, relocations and more.

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

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

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

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

State begins refining strategy, aims to bring 4,100-acre OEM project to fruit, if it can be done.

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.

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

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

Veteran of NYC, LA, Singapore hospitality, beverages strategy, branding + growth plants flag in Nashville.

PE-backed CEO's vision for Endeavor warrants keeping IPO among longer-term growth options.

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

Fintech VC in major alliance, plus filings in banking, film industry, med devices and more.

[Updated] Late-breaking budget amendment proposal may improve odds for funding core SBIR-STTR grant-matching program.

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, Launch Tennessee and Life Science Tennessee look to maintain momentum.

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

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

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

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

[Updated] Less than three years into their mission, Deerfield, Mountain Group and founders press forward.

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

[Updated] New firm seems industry agnostic, tech-oriented, with entrepreneurial, financial and related experience.

[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

Intelligent Mobility, Life Sciences, Energy, and Ag-Food networks bolster startup resources

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

VNC is here highlighting sessions tied to capital and scale-up. 36|86 also has many other valuable elements.

Payments veteran eyes market opportunities, strategic capital and M&A options after acquiring company entering growth mode.

White House scitech advisors suggest AI, biotech, comms, quantum infoscience, advanced manufacturing initiatives.

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

Consequential innovation and entrepreneurship issues are overshadowed, but may get visibility in future.

Proposed federal funding could rekindle TN entrepreneurship and innovation, much as during the earlier Haslam Administration.

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

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

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

[Updated] Due to COVID19-induced recession, recent years' stellar fund performance may be 'ancient history'.

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.

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

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

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

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

A sample of what VU student and faculty ideas for producing better life experiences.

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

Colleen Hoke, Don Lazas are fresh off Frist-backed Series A, now at 12 centers and running.

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

CEO Timothy Darrah will present his company to the Vanderbilt Ventures Group this month.

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

[Updated] EDA has $33MM pot, says previous grant wins no reason to withhold well defined, competitive ideas.

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

143-year-old institution draws broad-spectrum academic and polyglot Berliner as its next leader.

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

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

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

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

Conversations continue as startup mulls investment terms, milestones, and preps for hiring and dev.

Eberhardt & Bell press forward with tech solution developed in Nashville for global market.

CEO says social-media spend for student assignments, tests, grades users prompts accelerating employer recruitment support.

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

[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.

It will be an exacting decision process, supported by Spencer Stuart and grassroots input.

Updated: 21 items on TN capital raises, advisors, entrepreneurs and strategies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fledgling nonprofit adds staff with politics and projects savvy to support advocacy and outreach.

Commercialization and availability of capital now more fully staffed for a strategic push forward.

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

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

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

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

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

Ventures, partnerships accelerate VUMC lifesciences, plus VUMC and VU's independent commercialization programs.

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.

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

Bootstrapper likes idea of strategic partner or investor with sector savvy -- maybe KeepTruckin?

Months and years of ecosystem development might help make Chattanooga an 'overnight' entrepreneurial success.

[updated] VU drew her to Nashville, where she cut her entrepreneurial teeth in e-commerce.

Entrepreneur updates EB Employee Solutions, shares observations regarding impediments to corporate growth.

Regardless of grant outcomes, these strategic proposals warrant scrutiny across Tennessee.

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

The word is just getting out about new entrant in Tennessee biopharm ecosystem.

New tech CEO, Ingram M&A, capital raises, data sciences, and more.

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

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

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] With capraise underway, Techstars grad says knowledge of painpoints, plus discipline and data are crucial.

Federally legislated OZFund prepares for take-off roll in Tennessee.

[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.

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

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

Finalists are to pitch Aug. 28 during 36|86 event in Nashville.

Technology commercialization venture preps Seed and letter-round raises.

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

[updated] High-energy team builder prepares for his next entrepreneurial or service act.

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

Via VU's Owen GSM, Sohr awards total more than $500K in typically $25K shots for interesting array of ideas.

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

[Updated] The campus newco is keeping open the option of raising outside capital.

Startup's expanding universe of advisors, allies and potential funders may be approaching critical mass.

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

[updated] Seed raise underway, startup sees e-commerce and fresh capital producing a national footprint.

Entrepreneur who knows both sides of the Law coin weighs-in with ambitious offering.

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

After helping anchor the upstart Nashville blockchain-crypto community, this lawyer moves over.

State and regional events of interest.

At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.

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

[updated] A seasoned crossborder entrepreneur says he's homesteading in Nashville, for now.

[updated] IQuity, SafeStamp, Frontier Diagnostics, Neurodyne pitch to local VCs.

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

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

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

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

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

[Updated] Nebraska-born Dirks believes e-procurement startup likely to thrive in Nashville ecosystem.

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

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

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

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

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

Fourteen telegraphic items on startups, investments, exits and more in Tennessee and region.

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

Entrepreneur who also leads mentor network says his new firm is operational.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AI-Machine Learning-oriented startup must consider other HQ cities.

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

Inaugural EC manager Joe Kustelski joins brother in producing U.S. wagering content for sponsors

Accelerator takeoffs, Marijuana, TechStars visit, capital raises and more.

Exec to ensure alignment of budget priorities with priorities of Nashville residents.

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

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

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

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

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

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

VTC For the 14th year, investors, entrepreneurs, strategic corporates meld at FedEx Institute.

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

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

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

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

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

[updated] Opioid abuse crisis is latest driver in startup business opportunity.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

VTC A fresh assay has led to new focus and renewed vision for regional service and leadership.

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

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

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

'Hippie from Alaska' charts her own path in Nashville's expanding fashion sector.

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.

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.

Tech-dev exec, active Angel with Bioenergy interests surveys the region.

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

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

Behavioral Health, particularly addiction treatment, is the launchpad.

Aging patented technologies might have fresh potential.

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

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

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

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

Executive director also seeks mentors, domain experts and collaborations.

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

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

Program is partnership with Vanderbilt University and others.

Founder presses ahead with no native Tennessee capital, other than her own.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[updated] Trained as Engineer, school by Life in empathy as a key design ingredient for social good.

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

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

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

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

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

President Mike Cerino is leading the business push.

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

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

Breast cancer target, regulatory progress and further capital raise action likely.

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

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

The EC team is rewarded with added responsibilities.

VTC State's AgLaunch initiative should get a boost, along with allies.

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

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

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

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

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

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

The association's annual convention convenes today.

Vanderbilt University professor reminds that law requires nations admit and settle refugees.

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

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

New program could influence music-entertainment-ed entrepreneurship.

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

The past two FY's have seen VU IP embedded in startups in several sectors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

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

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

CEO sees recruitment of scholars dedicated to citizenship as 'big win'.

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.

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

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

Entrepreneurship, events and attracting capital may have revved-up. Tech transfer? Not so much.

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

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

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

[updates] Optio is building talent base in Nashville

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

[Updated] Company has rebranded as Built Technologies, raised a total $25MM since inception.

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

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

Dispute settled between LaunchTN and PandoMedia, parties announce.

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

VTC Universities in Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Nashville plan to partner to serve industry, entrepreneurs

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

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

[Updated 15 June 2015] With nearly 40 investors aboard, Shmerling's Angel network gains traction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jumpstart Foundry creator offers perspective on expanding Vanderbilt University relationship.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

[Updated] Useful tools for those exploring cross-border business-development opportunities.

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

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

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

ACG shares its criteria and recent portfolio additions

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

Fate of business, education and innovation campus project remains uncertain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

VTC TNInvestco's network effect is just one source of encouragement, but there remain issues to ponder

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

Students have decided they can't wait on the rest of the world to create the great jobs they want

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran emissary to institutions' stakeholders and allies is re-potting himself after a 41-year-career

With relatively little fanfare, one TNInvestco fund is rebranding and entrepreneurial activity heats-up statewide.

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

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

Music, healthcare, online education and investment banking are the focal-points for these fellows

Leadership shift was accomplished August 19, with Hagerty now chairman of TTDC

As widely anticipated, the Feds came through with $29.7MM in funding for Gov. Bill Haslam's innovation-breeding program

To be the seat of innovation in healthcare delivery, Nashville must attract new capital and novel ideas

Remember when things used to slow down for Summer? Tennessee's venture scene seems busier than ever

Nashville VC's Oak Ridge affiliate has focused one of its startups on commercializing 'the Moses effect'

Governor addresses fast-growth sector; details of venture funding, entrepreneur award and tech-transfer still unfolding

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

[updated] Research, development and commercialization news from VU heightens Nashville profile on nation's intellectual map

Petra, VU commercialization, HealthStream, Sustainability Summit, Owen GSM honors, Unum CIO, entrepreneurs young and older and more

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

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