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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.

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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.

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.

Tennessee cities can take reinforcement from the dynamics reflected in analysts' methodology.

Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.

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

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.

JHI CEO: results include numerous 40x exits, and nearly 200 investments made since inception, with a total 40 likely in 2023.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Nineth of annual JSF funds is pursued in atmosphere of both challenge and opportunity.

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] 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.

[updated] 15 bulletins on newcomer VCs, fintech, healthtech, edtech, Web3, logistitech, materials, med devices and more.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

[Updated] Jumpstart Capital, Jumpstart Health Investors, Jumpstart Nova, Jumpstart Foundry play complementary roles.

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.

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.

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.

B2B2C startup confirms convertible raise ahead of a Series C, expands services, values leverage of GM and other strategics.

[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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Two-dozen+ venture newcomers, startups, capraises, investments in CREtech, Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, and more.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

[Updated] Serial healthcare entrepreneur stacks C-round capital for TEND business from his Tennessee base.

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.

PE-backed fintech, services company expands role as consumers, providers seek solutions.

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

With strong growth and having raised $40MM in past few years, founders may opt for further accelerant.

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.

[Updated] With Data/AI target filter, former Google CEO preps to lead SPAC sortie into healthtech, fintech, consumer internet and marketplace

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] 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.

Jumpstart Health Investors deploys new VC to pursue compelling opportunities among Black-owned firms.

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

A batch of updates on executive moves, appointments, roles and other ties to Tennessee

Jumpstart Capital liquidity, LaunchTN, Jammber, virus capital, Fintech, Healthcare, data, Vizion, spinup, spinout, and more updates.

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.

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

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

[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.

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

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

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

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

New CEO will rely on a lawyerly eye and entrepreneurial chops as she begins fresh assessment of the EC.

Lackey's latest, Music tech, OZ players, VU Ventures Group, LaunchTN, DRS CMO, Jumpstart Foundry and more.

Four years after VC/PE control investment, legal-spend management company has a number of options.

[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.

Vreeland completes 9th transaction. Growth Fund I has dry powder, and Fund II is a target for 2020.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

HealthStream ties-up with early-growth cos, Alphabet-backed Clover hits Music City, a startup's $6MM raise, money for June Medical, HempTenn, BeastBrands, SmartRIA, and much more.

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

[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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

[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.

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.

UT, VU, KY officials see hundreds of successfully exited entrepreneurs possibly leading startup teams.

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

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.

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

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

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

Technology commercialization venture preps Seed and letter-round raises.

[Updated] Veteran of Nashville payments scene inevitably has played his cards close to the vest.

[updated] A bevy of partnerships and a Series C capital raise north of $5MM may be in-the-offing.

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

CEO says company's offering is 'widely applicable' in healthcare.

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

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.

[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.

Serial tech entrepreneur goes deep on Retail, emerges with Vertical SaaS concept.

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

Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.

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.

Girded with Lean Startup mindset, startup moves to finish Seed and launch Series A rounds.

[updated] Company recently had first close for its targeted $30MM early-growth fund and has invested.

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

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

[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.

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

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

Newco says it'll pursue capital raise opportunistically among savvy investors.

[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.

[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.

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

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.

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

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

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

[updated] Serial entrepreneur Sifford sees array of vertical markets ahead.

CEO Baxter: MEDarchon is tracked by potential suitors outside Nashville.

[updated] Former XMi executive holds minority stake, in wake of entrepreneur Shmerling's peel-off.

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

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

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

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

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.

Converging activities could raise Nashville profile on global blockchain map.

[updated] Grad of Boomtown, StartupHealth accelerators presses forward.

[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.

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

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

$40MM raise at Claritas, accelerator and startup news, and more from around the state.

[Updated] Still-evolving company looks at Medicaid, Big Banks, blockchain technology and international.

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

Seven years on, 2d EC employee moves on.

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

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.

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

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

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

International and national attendees gather in Nashville to focus on blockchain.

A new platoon of civic-minded influentials picks-up the challenge.

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.

IPO, private equity, regardless of the course, there may be a way to preserve the vision.

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.

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

(updated) The CellJournalist veterans have brought another startup to the starting-line, this time in marketing software.

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

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.

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

[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.

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

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

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

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

Global ambitions? Nashville Entrepreneur Center advances Vision 2020 Capital Campaign

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

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

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.

[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.

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

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.

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

[updated] Chairman/CEO says company can be in Top 10 ranks nationally by EOY16.

This roundup features Amplion, HCCA, CouncilCapital, John Murdock, Joe Kustelski, Proton and more.

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] About 16 years into his mission, CEO Renkis gears for Internet of Things video leadership.

Program is partnership with Vanderbilt University and others.

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

[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.

Sign-up: Gatto, Meisner, Perdue, Polk et al on roster for Software companies' financial success.

[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.

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] 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.

[updated] New entrant may vie with techno-culture chronicler Hark and maybe Southern Alpha

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

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

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are creating an important fund, and exit accelerator universe.

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

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

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

President Mike Cerino is leading the business push.

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

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

A stream of for-profit benefit corp filings may flow toward State window that opened earlier today.

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

[updated] Its Angel ranks could rise to 50 in 2016, and it may do a half-dozen deals.

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.

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.

[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.

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

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

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.

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

Well-heeled ICG says assets-rollup could warrant taking new investors.

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

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.

[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.

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.

[Updated] Investors bide their time, to catch the wave they see building.

Wearing the accelerator's new healthcare colors, Jumpstart jockeys are at the post.

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

New CEO and founding chairman are apparently planning an aggressive push.

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.

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.

[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

Round Two pilot of a tech startup competition could be just beginning of League of Cities effort.

[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.

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

[updated] Accelerator grad moving toward an inflection point, and Healthbox tweaks its model.

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

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

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

[updated] Chris Schellhorn and Brian Fox have roadmapped their way globally, like FinTech focus.

CEO sees Southeast as a key region in FinTech development and related payments plays.

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

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

[updated] Chris Ferrell will focus on operations, while Cygnus exec takes the company's helm

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

A keen observer of America's startup and Venture landscape took a few minutes with VNC.

VTC The ultimate design of the city's technology strategy is emerging.

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

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

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

One of the pioneers in broadband, VOIP and other services changes hands

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.

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

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.

[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.

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

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

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

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

Firm feels it surprised some folks by doubling-down on transactions-services work.

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.

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

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

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

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

[updated] CBS Sports Digital buys 24/7 Sports, led by Shannon Terry.

[Update] Corporate IT technologist now CEO ultimately had to follow his passion for this startup

Carmichael's long-standing network won him an early taste of cross-border startup

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

For the first time, the annual Jumpstart Foundry pitch session is to be live-streamed

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.

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

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

As its 20th draws near, local techies aim to breathe new life into flagship site

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

Council doubles-down on mail-order institutional pharmacy startup

In a down economy, this startup aims to serve underemployed recent grads and their parents

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

As entrepreneurial tide keeps rising, accelerators and Angels test their wings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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