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Serial entrepreneur's operating subs are SmartRoofingAI and EventMaster.

Two-time entrepreneur, former aide to GE's Jack Welch sets focus on 7 cities among 50+ potential targets.

NTC team dedicated to strong collaborations, stakeholder value and contributing to Greater Nashville, SE region and the world

[Updated] 'Still not time to decelerate for Summer, this calendar shows.

Industry association GNPCA (fka GNVCA) repositions to ramp growth among private-capital segments.

Our curated list of 40-and-growing noteworthy events for Tennessee entrepreneurs and investors.

Lawtech innovator launched from Siskind Susser address legal-immigration hotspot.

'Massive lucky bounce' led entrepreneurs to a successful exit, then Project Healthcare leadership.

Scratching the surface, we get 24+ interesting events from around the state of Tennessee.

Nashville team could invest up to $25MM in each attractive B2B Services or Healthcare deal done.

With applications deadline in 78 days, VC execs prep for first 'AcceleratorPlus' cohort, to be followed this fall by a second.

Our key events list shows Tennessee's 2025 Venture + Innovation calendar is bubbling-up, not yet at full boil.

Multiple indigenous candidates may be queuing. It remains to be seen how widely NTC will cast its net.

LCP has acquired control of eight companies since its inception in 2011.

VC healthtech and automation studio advances effort to 'catalyze innovation across the nation'.

Seeking more institutional standing for JHI funds, with reduced potential for political-regulatory risk.

UPDATED Next NTC leader will follow Elise Cambournac's term, ending 12/31/24

Industry could reach favorable inflection, particularly if supply of domain's sophisticated capital grows.

Cross-border trade, entrepreneurship and investment likely to flow from this week's step forward.

Serial tech entrepreneur says he won't 'dilly-dally' in raising money to address AI opportunity.

Serial SaaS entrepreneurs' GrowthTech Fund I makes first bet under modeled $50MM target

Whatever your stage, act now to present Alchemist ideas, experience for surmounting supply-chain challenges.

GNVCA board is aggregating clout as it begins partnering and other work.

Despite transition to independent operations, Center's Bankable Bootcamp is taking applications.

Initiative seeks economic expansion and inclusive prosperity.

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

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

Early-stage fintech and health tech targets are priority for firm with deep operator and securities experience.

Serial entrepreneur Bruce also leads Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator backed by UTSys, TVA, ORNL

[updated] 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.

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

Nashville-based Claritas' co-founder is director of digital health company that went public via SPAC -- co. now has est. EV of as much as $586MM.

Pilot project could lead to bolstering state's tech transfer and commercialization.

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

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

Through it all, this groundbreaking tech founder's journey spanned decades.

[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.

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

Team is apparently leaning further into its latest raise, with TAUM now over $100MM.

Dynamo VC, FUSE, Cercano, Ironspring, Innovation Endeavors, and others backers are early-in. [updated]

Early-growth startup with EBITDA enters third phase of life amid growing environmental concerns.

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

Joe Maxwell, MP of Fintop Capital and Co-EIR for Project Fintech of the Nashville EC sees rise in diligence.

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

Claritas busy with SEC filings and stealthy moves to build new portfolio with 'cultural relevance', and market potential.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

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

There are 16 firms aboard now, each starting with a $250K investment and a supportive non-distracting work-life environment.

Fintech entrepreneur Eric Satz (AltoIRA) is one of 60+ VCs, entrepreneurs, advisors playing 3686 Festival roles.

$1BN+ impact could rise in TN in decade of mobilizing investment capital and lending power.

Backed by Cercano Management, Relevance Ventures, Angels, TNInvestco, INCITE, et al, its team shifts principal office.

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

Venture updates on new Funds, raises in Fintech, Music-Ent, Wealth, LifeSci, HCare, Media, HRtech, blockchain and other arenas.

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

Memphians Lackie, Roberts, Sousoulas and San Mateo-backed Chou are among leaders.

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

Local CEO adds advisors, launches project involving American Airlines, eyes international scale

Updated: VC$ from Sopris and FCA Venture Partners helped native Nashvillian transplant Digital Reasoning business.

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

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

Beacon Impact advocates seek to preserve status quo (ante) of Tennessee companies' R&D-cost expensing.

NTC's crucial executive search cranks-up as Launch Tennessee's searches for its next CEO.

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

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

Updated 4/18/22: Of the healthcare-focused VC's 22 currently active portfolio companies, 12 are located in the Greater Nashville area.

Tennessee SaaS entrepreneur sets out on journey that could include IPO by global acquirer.

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.

[Updated] Deadline set for comments on needed investment capital, loans, training, microlending and more, U.S. Treasury-funded program.

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,

Veteran of finance, recruitment and development and other fields cites fintech as hypothetical target vertical.

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

Care management tech company has new customers for repointed platform, mulls priced round guided by advisor.

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

Nashville VC adds advisor marketing-automation startup Snappy Kraken to portfolio, has other initiatives afoot.

Nashville serial fintech entrepreneur gears-up to create, own and-or advise SaaS companies in multiple segments.

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

Former LaunchTN CEO is consulting to Advantage Capital in support of New Markets Tax Credit proposed for TN.

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

Impetus for fund has been growing amid rampant awareness of inequities in backing for Black entrepreneurs.

Today: ObjectiveGI | AgAdvisory | EPI Capital | TechTrans | IPE | Lemonade | IMAC | SESAC | Agilon | Nikola

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

(16+) Ricci | Whitney | Ghorashi | Dolan | Creel | Mann | Dent | Huddleston | Johns | Wilt | Ramkhelawan | Nagarajan | Ward | Eagle | McAdoo | Joseph

TN-based VC maps capital, aims to be top-ranked Tech VC in SE and frequent actor on national VC scene.

Its $9MM B-round nearly done, the startup's cornerstone is an amalgam of purpose, agriculture, supply chain and global economics.

[updated] 37 items on startups, PE-VC-Angel-Crowd-Seed raises, entrepreneurs, events, deadlines, resources 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.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

Sponsor Oaktree recently ran IPO process for Array Technologies, which is not a Shoals competitor.

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

Winners in each of category are to be announced during an April 15, 2021, ceremony.

The raise seems to be peaking more than four years after Fund II was closed.

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

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

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

Nashville Founder/GP targets fintech, insurtech, digital-health verticals, affirms cap-table diversity goal

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

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

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

[updated] CEO Beth Krauklis and Nashville cofounders seek rapid adoption, take blockchain partner, anticipates VC interest.

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

Lofty goals, budget cuts and a mission made more challenging amid pandemic and economic pandemonium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Post-sale, Nashville native leads growth push, tracks M&A targets, and grows his Angel/LP investment portfolio.

Could lessons learned translate into new push for the innovation economy?

New technology enables most website owners to get a piece of action in ticket-marketing arena.

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

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

WINNERS out! 42 entrants vied to win top honors in 14 categories.

VC led signal raise, now founders map a Seed-plus + Series A to take turnover solution to market.

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

[updated] Tech veteran preps for ramping-up sales, scouts for talent in Nashville and beyond.

[Updated 25 July 2024] Healthcare specialists file on Fund IV companion.

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

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.

Scott Ewing offers founders or enterprise owners his 'telltales' for both investors and entrepreneurs.

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

[updated] Straight-talking commercialization and capital advisors from Austin, Nashville and Lexington converge, Aug. 29.

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

Nashville entrepreneur's business and social-impact lenses are focused on venture gap.

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.

Nearly 70 judges listed here contributed centuries of relevant experience in choosing 14 Winners.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

[Updated] Birmingham among alternatives, as some Women, Blacks and other minorities report struggling for traction.

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

Many of these issues gained salience during the Haslam and Bredesen years.

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

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

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

[Updated] $6MM raise apparently found quick acceptance - McWhorter foresees $100MM impact.

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

[updated] Ten startups competed, one stood out. Here are highlights and the list of judges.

Growth-equity firm says Music City, Austin, Atlanta and others each has a superniche.

[updated] With dry powder and 60 transactions under its belt, SSM relishes HealthIT, ecommerce, marcom companies.

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

[updated] Some see Tennessee getting a boost from the legislation, others less sanguine.

Startup commercializing VU IP to reduce injury, death and mitigate $50BN annual medical spend.

Brentwood firm's tools include AI, machine learning, forensic accounting methods.

Her competitive spirit was partly honed by being a standout player in competitive sports.

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

Standouts in 14 categories are singled-out for techcentric leadership.

CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.

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

State and regional events of interest.

Construction services marketplace startup rides cresting economic wave, says founder.

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

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

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

[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.

With access to funds that have total $50MM AUM, XMi believes it can complete 1-2 deals per year.

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

Update spans emphasis on 'Creativity', new HealthTech vertical group and more.

[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.

[Updated] Decades after busking in Paris, adopting a child in Nepal and building brands for others, Nashvillian unfurls new banner.

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

Exec says harassment 'unacceptable' and LaunchTN will advocate broad adoption of planned policy model

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.

[updated] Company's $3.35MM capital infusion from Claritas Capital to help expand footprint and advance technology.

[updated] Firm's investor-relations director sees great opportunity, great lifestyle in Nashville area.

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

Former reporter, political candidate and hedge-fund manager sees return to newsmedia timely.

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

Exec averse to encouraging all to 'shoot for the middle', notes need for champion investors.

New firm is closely allied with ATDC and Georgia Tech, first cohort app deadline July 8.

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

[updated] Satz, Tanner quietly target the needs of the 'mass affluent'.

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.

[updated] Not long out of Belmont University, young entrepreneur envisions string of ventures.

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

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

An action plan for leadership may soon come off the drawing-board.

[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.

A healthcare disrupter's latest move, Accelerators updates and much more.

14 accolades awarded during annual event.

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

CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.

[updated] Disciplined cash management gives this bootstrap many options.

Expanded quarters and event space could raise nonprofit NTC's community profile.

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.

Based on criteria set in place at the outset, the capital-formation experiment now formally has a cloud over it.

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

[updated] Former Pathfinder exec is CEO in the business that got running start in Centerstone.

Boyd & Brock of LaunchTN respond on sustainability, Healthcare, Rural Metrics and more.

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

[Updated] New entity focuses on "underserved" small and medium-sized businesses.

[Updated] Blockchain initiatives now said to be expanding in Nashville.

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

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.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

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

TriStar and Innovation Institute leaders 'get along well as human beings'

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

Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.

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

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

[Updated] Brookings' findings are now available for review here.

(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.

[Updated] Shifting burden allows focus on Jumpstart, where his passion lies.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

[updated] Long-time Nashville resident Kelso rather not relocate, but needs Tech-savvy investors.

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.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

Andrew McGarrity now leads digital group in Tennessee Book Company (Ingram).

HealthIT entrepreneur Eric Winter signs-on for another startup rodeo.

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

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

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

Pitches with social enterprise at their hearts will be made Thursday at free event.

[updated] Nashville entrepreneurship 2.0? Capraises, possible startup trouble, Krajicek venture tips and more.

Question mark hangs over Nashville's shot at being a Consumer startup breeder.

[Updated with recruiter] The nonprofit announced Huddleston's September departure this morning.

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

LaunchTN has upped the ante, producing a cohesive package of certain fun and likely wisdom.

Johnson City duo is way down the road with their techdev, ahead of investor pitch.

[Sale confirmed] New money, strategic inflection, or much hubbub about nothing? Time will tell.

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

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

[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.

[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.

VTC Grady Vanderhoofven is likely to lead the repurposed nonprofit and some allies.

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

VTC - [Updated] Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

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

[Updated] Deadline for SE Regional Capital Connections event is April 29.

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

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

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

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

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

[updated] Raises by SertintyONE, Lincor, MedPass and others updated here.

Prominent business group announces next cohort of leaders.

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

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.

NTC marks another year with competitive awards for excellence.

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

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

VTC The nonprofit will seek to shift program assets and staff to other organizations.

LifeSci Network seeks mentors and mentee companies, eyes event on Capital.

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.

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

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.

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

Complimentary and paid registrations for this unprecedented event are being taken now.

State-backed programs like TNInvestco 'have a place', but capital complaints seem exaggerated.

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

Within Haslam Cabinet, ECD Commissioner shapes policy-program options for Chief.

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

TNInvestco, Bill Frist, Accolade, eClinic, Clayton Associates, Pharos Capital, Infusense, Celgentek and more.

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

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

Here's an update on salient capital raises and related.

VTC Commercializing the UT brand, localizing entertainment with streaming audio

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

CEO Chris Ferrell says plans not firm yet for SA.

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

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

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

Healthcare analytics player follows $5MM raise with a smaller, possible bridge move.

Relocated Michigander rips-off startup's stealth cloak to seek growth fuel.

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

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

[updated] Strategic buys, if any, would follow organic growth and await sector consolidation.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

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

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

Advocate of organic growth and taut planning follows his North Star.

Questions about institutional GPs' reporting get fresh attention in some quarters.

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

Serial entrepreneur says he's preparing to 'chase his passion' for venture.

[updated] Moving cautiously, CEO Bryan Huddleston preps for increased NTC influence.

A Nashville investment banker is among new members of TTDC/LTN.

Two VCs and allied institutions seek your opinions on state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

[updated] Having raised $10.5MM in Angel capital, CEO says the company had room negotiate with VC

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

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] Two years after Jeff Cornwall stepped-away from CE, it has a lengthy agenda.

With the closing of its Fund IV, Frontier activity here may rise.

[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.

LaunchTN has described each of the startup's presenting during 36|86, reprinted here.

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

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

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

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

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

We take a pause to contemplate the event-driven fun that lies ahead.

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

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

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

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

VTC Seed, Early- and Growth-stage startups may all benefit from USDA RBIC effort.

Next, Gov. Haslam's signature could encourage those considering public good.

Co-founder says Seed money seems more likely to come for the Coast.

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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

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

VTC It's not lore that propels this institution's reputation as a place whence problem-solvers come.

[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.

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

[updates] Optio is building talent base in Nashville

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

[updated] Though relo'd from Nashville to Portland, CEO keeps eye on 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.

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

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

Steady-as-she-goes seems to be the watchboard at cautious, high-performing pension plan.

[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.

Commissioner now also presides over board of Tennessee Technology Development Corp.

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

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

Execs from Digital Reasoning, Rustici and State Economic Development are highlighted.

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

Ipreo Holdings continues acquisitions following its buy of Nashville-based ShareholderInsite

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

VTC In the red-hot mobile payments space, this startup has Master Mentors.

[Updated] In the red-hot mobile payments space, this startup has Master Mentors.

The e-signature company has its team and some advisors already in place for a capital move.

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

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

[updated] Google Glass is not a large blip on this startup's radar, thus far.

[updated] Only rudimentary financial and compliance reporting was explicitly called for by law

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

VTC: Rutherford County Technology Council said forming 30 miles from Nashville

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

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

[Updated] Private equity firm with $200MM capital managed, seeks to increase its opportunities

There's a least one TNInvestco that isn't yet exhausted, and is still looking for investible deals

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

VTC: Effort continues to build LifeSciences to critical mass and influence in TN

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

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

Since opinions are hard to monetize, leaders statewide seek new sources of momentum

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

Updates on Endorsee, Sagents, Tandum, EO Nashville, PBM365, Back Porch Group, Exile.

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

Sharing our perspective on the challenges associated with covering the next potential TNInvestco debate.

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.

With products defined, this startup aims to cut through the 'Big Data' hype.

Canadian company takes minority stake, co-founder former Gov. Phil Bredesen remains significant shareholder

VTC Firm will continue bio/investment pace, likely to eye yet another fund in coming years

Yahoo! Finance Columnist Michael Santoli, entrepreneur Tod Fetherling among speakers

[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

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.

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

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

Entrepreneurial Nashville physician, a strategic advisor and a startup CTO rally Seed investors

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

[updated] Serial media entrepreneur Dan Hammond knows way 'round venture kitchen.

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

Capital vs Culture may be the main event when entrepreneurs, investors go head to head

Updated: End of the road for much-promoted company? Further capital raises are ahead for the Nashville startup.

Founder sees slew of logical future bidders from ranks of strategic corporates

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

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

Agency's entrepreneurship director seems to have caught the bug.

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.

It remains to be seen what Tennessee investors, entrepreneurs act upon, if anything

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

Brannon, Jarratt team to scale-up their proven business model.

The state retirement fund's venture capital allocations seem to be gaining momentum

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

With events proliferating in Nashville, NashvillePost exec seems poised to fly.

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

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

ACG shares its criteria and recent portfolio additions

The votes are in for the 2013 NTC Awards!

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

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

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

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.

Brentwood sister company is among allies for Oak Ridge-linked startup

VC opens new chapter amid a climate of lingering dread and anticipation

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

Megan Allen is assaulting the Left Coast, boosted by ties to Music City

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

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

Galen, VentureIncite, LaunchTN, Dobie Media, FamilyVenture Management and more

There are other shoes to drop at Care Technology, but today's is a good start

[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

Fred Goad, Eric Satz, Beth Seigenthaler: entrepreneurs older and newer are hard at-work

Family-backed VC gets traction, Nashville's OZ, kaffee-powered social venture

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

With seeds planted and a new strategy coming, NBIC chief steps down

The rising tide of diabetes attracts investment to companies with convincing models

This private-equity firm attracted out-of-state institutionals to its $222MM fund VI

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

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

[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

A little realism about the burdens and advantages of IPO go a long way at decision time

[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.

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

Case Foundation CEO Jean Case joined StartupTN CEO Michael Burcham and others for anniversary observances

Updated: Rock Morphis and David McClellan are adding tons of dry powder to their healthcare venture arsenal.

Paddock, Box, Griggs, Tolbert: entrepreneurs bootstrapping their way, and worthy of note.

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

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

Just days after parent HIG added to its management team, Tri-Star reports it has begun one of Tennessee's larger recent fund raises

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