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Leaders to consult with experts, local stakeholders as they look to generate impetus akin to city's 1Gig push.

Our latest update in more than 20 briefs on startups, funding, and more.

Deadline Nov. 20, 2023 - Q&A session just ahead, Pitches Dec. 5-6 as part of Expo in Nashville.

The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.

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

Targeting underserved segments + adroit tech adoption seen as key to growing recap'd financial institution.

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

[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.

Despite massive headwinds, NGOs and other nonprofits seek to help drive transformation of state and its regional economies.

New funds, startup capital raises, exec moves, innovation pushes, fintech, and a mayor who supports innovation.

Knox entrepreneur has amassed knowledge and team bent on advancing mental health, motivation, goal achievement and social good.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Teams' targets range from community dev, to opioid addiction and improving human rights in apparel supply chain.

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

[updated] Startup near-term to add Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and support for English-speakers abroad.

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

VTC Chattanooga startup made very strategic pivot, and builds bizdev presence in Nashville.

VTC PYA's long-standing 'dream' of attracting ORNL talent is paying off in varied forms.

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

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

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

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

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

[Update merger] Payday lenders have created high-profile painpoints that this startup aims to disrupt

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

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

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

The Magdalene program's operations needs consumer following to expand its services

Performance, occupational safety and other fields are supported by PureSafety software and services

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

Streamweaver 'stealth' no more...Unconference events... ECD budget comments... much more in this regional roundup

Joe Cook Jr. seems to be executing with precision a gameplan to establish momentum for a still-small sector

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

New VC council forming, less TNInvestco info, Marcums' Tullhoma venture Launch Pad and news here and elsewhere

Digital-music entrepreneurs exit a crowded field; new owners plan a 'bigger umbrella'

[updated] Tech-sales leader joins private-equity backed firm with announced M&A ambitions

Nick Holland of CentreSource says approaches by bidders caused him to look at his firm with fresh eyes

Knoxville-based ad-streaming venture has fresh perspective regarding TN investment in technology startups

For more than a decade, this e-signature innovator has found champions amid adversity

[updated] ICA's strategic alliances may have put this VU spin-out in good position in the race for EHR market share

For perhaps the next six months, the pace of development of Tennessee's emerging New Economy will be largely in the hands of elected officials

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

At the midpoint in Gov. Bredesen's second term, he's not letting-up on the accelerator for New Economy jobs

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

[Updated] The Nashville Area Chamber and its allies are unleashing an Entrepreneur Center, brand and marketing campaign

UPDATED A long-standing friendship, economic pressure and the vagaries of family business are among factors cited in the sale.

This progressive digital-media community aims to do well, by doing good, it seems, and it has a couple thousand members to prove it.

Tech guru, civic activist and talkshow host, this Nashvillian sets out on a new quest

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

[updated] Bracing for 'intense shakeout' and scouting for talent, company now counts HCA, Lifepoint among its clients, playing the upside among distressed properties

NCN's latest investment... Luminetx startup possibly touched by SEC-accused Stanford Financial...Consensus Point and NHI get new officers... ORNL exec goes corporate... Stimulus roundup...

Vanderbilt's investment may be the "big bang" the university needs to participate fully in the global scientific community

The stakes for hospitals are high and rising, amid disasters and other incidents, and two tech-driven Nashville companies respond

Barring an ardent suitor, Nashville's first free-standing online grocery gambit has played out, but the CEO's staying put

No cold feet at Emma, as company embraces higher-touch services and continues growing its workforce in Davidson County

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