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Updates: Accelerator revival, Lodestone Advisory, Homeware, We Are Nations, Mamaya Health

Founder's early track record and discipline of 'value lens' investing may be generating sustained momentum.

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

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

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

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

Commentary: Does list of TN gains in 2021 reflect actual lack of 'major' entrepreneurial achievements?

[Updated] Chairman says challenges led board to take 'different direction', national search will be mounted for next in a lengthening line of CEOs.

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

Tyler Lenane relo'd to Nashville from San Francisco to ramp a series of online communities built around music genres.

The 2021 Milken Institute chart of 20 important industry sectors for Nashville.

City-performance research may help state's flywheels pursue critical mass in key industries.

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

Nashville+ Calgary startups partnered more than a year, chose to merge, now raising capital.

Annual grant competition draws rigorous programs from campus and accelerator advocates for entrepreneurship, investment.

Specialized early-stage tech-centric ventures with market-entry challenges have 7 potential new allies.

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.

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

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

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

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

Nashville needs more SaaS startups and talent pool is adequate now for those who engage with ecosystem.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

Exploring ramifications of blockchain, hacking for nonprofits and more at VU.

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

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

Research and services for VNC Members and prospective Members focused on Nashville and the Mid-South.

[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.

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

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

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

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

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

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

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

[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.

[Update] A panel focuses on the need for value-adding innovation and public-policy advocacy.

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

Former Echomusic partner and FLO-CO EVP for business development goes international.

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

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

[Updated] Veteran Nashville search entrepreneur said to be among new owners.

David Trainer says distortions in financial reporting are often overlooked, to investors' detriment.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

VTC First exit for the fund affiliated with Memphis-based MB Venture Partners.

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

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

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

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

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

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

John Ingram asks the founder of AOL about ways to 'disrupt' politics-as-usual.

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

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

A its forthcoming Dec. 11 event shows, the Kentucky city sees value in cultivating ties between its ex-pat and immigrant community and corporations

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

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

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

[updated] Warriors suit-up to place special operations personnel in crucial business roles

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

Council doubles-down on mail-order institutional pharmacy startup

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

There are some new faces among the 'usual suspects' applying at INCITE Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scholar and entrepreneur will co-found molecular diagnostics startup in Nashville

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

A Brailer exec joins regional VC, Nutraceuticals' Grindstaff, Investor Days ahead for incubators, Amazon thing gets awkward and more

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

Speaker Harwell's tech agenda.. Schulz on ECD strategy.. new TN tech jobs.. Chattanooga Ventures.. Dream CS, DigiChart and more..

Law firm broadens its already sizeable footprint, plants flag in dealing with early-stage ventures

VU porfolio co goes elsewhere, TNInvestco company, startup ecosystem spreads, PdCamp, ORNL, MyOutdoorTV and more

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

News and notes from around Tennessee on science, technology, innovation and related policy.

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

Lynch cites workforce challenges and the need for more collaboration throughout the region as essential to lift Nashville from lower tier of life-science centers

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

Nashville Angels and TNInvestco winner among targets of much-touted Nooga startup

At left, Dr. Harry Jacobson

At left, Gary Stevenson

At left, Ken Woody

Warning TNInvestco's not enough, TTDC hopes to keep its mission alive, maybe by spinning-off new ventures

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

Technology-enterprise advocate believes life-sciences sector cannot advance without stronger leadership

[updated] Though their faith in the future may vary, retained executive-search professionals are investing energy in Bio and related fields.

The yet-to-be-operational TNInvestco capital-formation program seems to have kindled fresh interest in key sectors

A desire to master a niche in healthcare technology, patience and an engineer's eye for detail may produce a leader on 3rd Avenue

CEO says despite growth, the specter of failed implementations by any vendors 'keeps him up at night'

Jacobson's new digs, Universal Robotics' placement, WSJ taps local analysts, Solidus' stake, antitrust cautions and more...

CyberStates report updates TN standing, Rep. Cohen's earmarks for growth, TN Tax Credits for emerging industry, and more...

Notes from Northshore Capital Management, TTDC, VCs, wealth-management moves and more...

With former VC hired to lead program, grant for entrepreneurship helps flesh-out tech-development ecosystem

Middle Tennessee's next sci-tech business park may be located in Wilson County

Prominent technology groups need more than better real estate to compete in 'brutally' competitive funding environment

The Pitt Hyde-founded life-sciences investor will soon be on the prowl again, in a target-rich marketplace of down-valued companies

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

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

[Sale update] VC-supported venture promises new products, more allies and net hiring

Maxwell, Blankenship have nearly completed a raise, according to SEC filing

TTDC lands prominent healthcare CEO, scientist and policy influential to help navigate the shores of business, academe and government

At deal-making summit, investment bankers and others say focus on regulatory pressure for cost-reductions, rather than on next President

While critics sound off and Biotech targets General Assembly, an economy-shaping executive keeps pushing education and innovations

Deloitte just announced its new E-Discovery center at Nashville, while other Law-related ventures also bubble-up

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

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist (left) predicted 'we're going to spend more on healthcare', but four VCs told local execs that few investors know much about Nashville's healthcare track record -- unwelcome news for Kin Clinton's Woolsthorpe Technologies.

Now, after selling its first FDA-approved product to a close ally, BioMimetic is flush with cash and experience -- and committed to developing biotechnologies in Middle Tennessee.