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20 bullets on up-and-comers, investors, startups, investors and more.

Startup veteran structures company, sets priorities with growth and independence in mind.

Project Fintech, Montecito, Altitude VC, SubSplit, Sharecare, Claritas, EQL Games, Melt Pharma

14-year-old EC prioritizes community, program-member alignment, revenue, capital connection.

Founder-CEO's renewed focus on roles of voice and expression part of launch impetus.

[updated] Such small steps as this often lead somewhere interesting.

Labordemic hits employers recovering from COVID19 pressures + workers drive for upskilling, certification and licensing.

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.

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

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

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

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

(Press release) Finalists for 2023 NEXT Awards by Nashville Entrepreneur Center announced.

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

Candidates Alice Rolli and Freddie O'Connell are to vie in Metro's mayoral run-off contest Sept. 14, 2023

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.

Serial entrepreneur becomes entrepreneur center's fifth chief exec in about 13 years.

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

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

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

[Updated] Network teams led by Jane Allen and Michael Robinson will be unwrapping details soon.

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

Venture bullets: DARVIS, Dropper, SeeSnap, Rockmont, Simple Solutions, AngelEye, HotPoppy, Campus Protein, AgLaunch, SmartRIA and more.

15 bulleted updates on deals, funds, leaders and innovation in Tennessee.

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

The PE has pulled trigger on early transactions, and its trajectory suggests more deals and 'thought leadership' ahead.

Departing after a decade with the EC, exec seems to have chops and passion for democratizing entrepreneurship.

Marcus Whitney, Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale speak from head and heart about realities.

EC staff, led by COO John Murdock provide fresh details on EC capital-formation efforts.

Updated: VC Marcus Whitney, entrepreneurs Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale are empaneled to share and to judge presentations.

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

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

Silicon Ranch, Claritas, Resolute, Innova and other PE/VC and corporate fundraising, plus news on two-dozen startups.

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

Cummings' Pass It Down may raise more capital to reach museums, brands and others that must generate NFT revenue.

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

14 companies, many farther along in maturation, are convening for advancement and expansion program.

Latest fund raise could become largest in history of Clayton Associates ecosystem.

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

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

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.

Four teams based in Tennessee, plus businesses from Canada, Illinois, Boston and elsewhere get the nod.

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

Current and future startups being spawned by TTO focused on commercializing innovation.

Franklin-based veteran of Walt Disney has passion for creating path for direct investment in Animation business.

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

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

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

TN IPO enlarges, Pharos and other VC updates, plus action in spacs, fintech, insuretech, sports odds and more.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

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

New CEO for pro-veterans entrepreneurship efforts focuses on quality services, programs, true community impact.

[updated] Capital raises, executive moves, venture plays, true startups and more.

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

Backed by Transparency Health and Noon Management, this TN startup aims to help folks get safely back to work or school.

Music innovation push, startup scouts, fintech, Y-Combinator entrant, Angel Tax Credit takers, partnerships, exec moves, resources + more...

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

Music production, gamification, fan engagement, shout-out market, backend management and more up for grabs.

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

Opportunities for startup growth and service are plentiful in the new Pandemic Era.

Even in this small sample of our budding entrepreneurs, there's amazing diversity of thought, target and personality.

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

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

New cohort includes software, hospitality, fitness, beauty-style, wellness - and, yes, coffee and more.

A new healthtech spinout, capraises, M&A, people moves, advisors, key events and a couple dozen more nuggets.

Realities of youth services and the breeding of entrepreneurs bring abrupt changes in local programs.

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

Startup and growth-oriented entrepreneurship program taking 2020 applications now, through Dec. 15, 2019.

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.

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

Opportunity arose for 'pre-Portfolio" sidecar pilot, bringing total to 26 startups enlisted this cycle.

VNC asked EC Chair Emeritus and Search Committee chair to share an update on the search process.

Nashville EC says Portfolio companies are more advanced, separate pilot will help newer startups.

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

The EC says four of the 14 teams announced today originate in Tennessee.

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

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

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

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

[Updated] WillCo EC to serve established businesses seeking scale in TN's fast-growing Williamson County.

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.

[Updated 3/15] 41 items, including SEC $ filings, tech talent, startups, entrepreneurial events, capital formation, exec roles, and more.

Sixteen new startups join Project Music alumni ranks, with first public-facing event in May.

Startups, market-movers and cities, themselves, often seek 'network effects', reputation and visibility -- which makes an inclusive Award program vital.

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

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.

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

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

[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.

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

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

The EC's remodeled healthcare startup-support program aims to leap ahead with 1st formal Class.

A Seed, a Kickstarter, a Series A are already in sight for San Diego startup with fresh take on NVille.

A visit to CMA Fest may have helped spawn this Charleston fan-engagement idea.

While Austin and London loom large on horizon, founders anchor network in Music City.

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

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

State and regional events of interest.

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

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

[updated] Supported by Block Gemini in Dubai, RecordGram aims to set a record raise.

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

Yet another potentially blockchain-centric venture apparently got some lift in Music City.

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

Publisher rating VCs!? plus new capital raises, deals, NVille EC scholarships and more.

Dart Music bankruptcy buyers step up, startup, PE and Fund news, and more.

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

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

Entrepreneur Jeff Brown works long hours, but loves expanding the Mid-TN ecosystem.

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

Second Code2040, Google for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur in Residence in Nashville diversity push

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

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.

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

Opportunity helps close gap after closure of EC's healthcare cohort accelerator.

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

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

Startups get an advocate in pro marketer and former broadcast journalist.

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.

Seven years on, 2d EC employee moves on.

CEO says innovation can indeed be done competitively in low-margin sectors.

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.

Here they are for 2016.

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

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

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

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

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

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.

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

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

Maxwell, Bailey comment on technologies' interrelationship ahead of Oct. 3 event

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

EVAmore, AgLaunch, Stony Creek Colors, BunkerLabs accelerator for Veterans have news.

Time is money, not every meeting's worthwhile, but these warrant your scrutiny.

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

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

Intern to US Rep. Jim Cooper, Ensworth grad is dedicated to gifting platform for social good and profit.

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.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

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

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

[Updated] Chad Marcum begins to reveal details of his team, model, strategy and roll-out plans.

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.

Seeking to anchor Music in the education agenda, the industry has business issues, as well.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

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

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

Global ambitions? Nashville Entrepreneur Center advances Vision 2020 Capital Campaign

VTC We've proven we can attract cool companies. How do get them to stay?

100s of apps reviewed for coveted spots in 2 programs - with app window open on another June 1.

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

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

Stepped-up focus, funding and Diversity-focused Enterpreneur in Residence in place paying off.

VTC Teams arriving for array of Memphis accelerators.

More than 50 entrepreneurs represented in companies in flock of Memphis accelerators.

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.

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

Executive director also seeks mentors, domain experts and collaborations.

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

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

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.

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

Entrepreneurs have their eyes on the prize, and future investment in other startups.

Pendleton Square, NextDocVisit, VU commercialization.

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

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

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

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

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

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

Frank Coliano shares the view from one of Nashville's most interesting vantage-points.

Founder Goldsmith cites steady growth in first-to-market effort.

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.

[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.

[updated] North Carolina-based entrepreneur and scholar begins work April 1.

[updated] Performance payments could reach $11MM, all hands benefit, says co-owner.

VTC Raising capital to support deploying TORCH router, as sector entrants multiply.

Nearly 50 Metro students applied for the new program, which is in pilot.

With 3686 ahead, new University and Researcher programs, weaker capital ecosystem and more

[updated] Prepared for change, EC CEO has already sketched-out 2016 strategy.

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

[Updated] Seven cohort companies include 3 U.S.-based, including a Tennessee startup.

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

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

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

Serial entrepreneur shifts to lead VC fund stressing operator experience and regional focus.

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

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.

The EC team is rewarded with added responsibilities.

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

[updated] CEO McQuigg has had quite a journey. Now, he sees a global opportunity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[updated] Fledgling SFO VC and angel ties could be put to work in Tennessee.

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

Nashville Entrepreneur Center panel comes at key juncture for new industry.

Chamber-SBA program supports scaling potential high-growth businesses

Long vacant seat goes to board veteran.

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

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.

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

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] 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.

Healthbox grad, chronic pain management player pops-up with raise

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

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

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

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

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

[updated 10:21a] Belmont students keeping moving toward launch, with deep advisory bench.

[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.

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

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

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

XMi unit is sector agnostic, but expects to see plenty of healthcare.

Imminent Seed-raise push driven by twin-pronged strategy.

Cobb, Clabaugh brought ideas and energy to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

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.

[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.

Tremendous energy last night down at the Entrepreneur Center, with more to come.

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

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

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

[updates] Optio is building talent base in Nashville

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

[updated] Founder on a mission sees world of opportunity, with a dash of charlatanism, here and there.

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

The small NTC must weigh carefully its forays into State and Federal policy-shaping.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

Strategic alliance with NCS4 should open many doors for W.A.R.N. sister company

'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.

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

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.

Revenue growth, broader ties to Microsoft and Oracle and hiring surge are among factors

[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

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

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

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

Jumpstart Foundry creator offers perspective on expanding Vanderbilt University relationship.

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

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

ISTS is not likely to sell, but CSD is open to entrepreneurial partnership or stake sale

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

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

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

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.

[updated] Sal Novin suggests recruiting hyper-talented individuals takes authenticity, not slogans

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.

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

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

[updated] Smart money and a long-standing interest in matching natural ability and career paths produce an edventure.

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

A well-connected management team has savvy onboard.

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

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

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

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

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

Med Center and Biomed Engineering faculty and students collaborate in commercialization effort

[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

With fingers crossed and funds in-hand, the tech-centric nonprofit forges ahead

[EMIDS update Dec. 5, 2013] Maybe it's time to focus on something more than our reported shortage of coders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Executive transitions, capital raises, alliances and innovations.

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

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