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

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

[updated] Completing process, this startup's listing could help with elite athlete partners, banks, investors.

[updated] Fast-moving Mobility-as-a-Service entrant backed by MSouth aims to add 50 markets in 2019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A five-year partnership is centered on using AI to increase medical precision.

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.

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

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

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

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

[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.

[updated] CEO sees IPO likely outcome for new platform company, ETA elites to gather in Nashville.

HealthIT startup winds-down, VC tags talent for Nashville, Angels raising, and more.

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

Updated - Those who knew this Nashville new-era software entrepreneur will gather this weekend.

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

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

Two solid hits reinforce Nashville economic status.

New $20MM Angel fund, Shore Capital hoists flag higher in Nashville, and more.

Startup charts path for Seed, Series A and customer acquisition in healthcare and perhaps beyond.

Founders with Nashville stripes and strategic partners vow to leverage ties for innovation, growth.

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

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

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

Waller attorney leads prospective not-for-profit advocacy group through private 'summit' at ECD.

Another batch of entrepreneurial and investment movers, shakers and TBDs.

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

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

Entrepreneurial team aims to move from 3 operating units to 25 or more before grow-or-exit decision.

Longtime entrepreneurial consultant and Ingram Industries executive gets the nod.

Content may be king, but this Nashville digital network aims to take the crown.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

For private company boards, no substitute for 'people you can trust' who care about your success.

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

[updated] Social-impact technology startup aims to leverage first-to-market advantage in national rollout.

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.

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

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

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

Entrepreneurial operator turned VC says his new role is a really good fit.

[Updated] With Innova and MBVP onboard and an eye on the field, startup heads toward veterinarian, wound, dental sectors.

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.

Capital raises and a strategic partnership multiply in Nashville and Chattanooga.

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.

Company's own highly skilled workforce could triple in size in next 12 months.

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

[updated] 36 alerts in today's summary as mid-summer Venture energy brings multiple new funds, capraises, and more.

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

Pass, Punt, Run, Dribble -- Ticket-buyers should have gameplan to get most out of events Aug. 27-30 in Nashville.

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

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

Brock steams ahead, with a successor CEO likely to be tapped before year-end.