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Hard choices: TN venture scene pops with dozens of events just ahead
Hard choices: TN venture scene pops with dozens of events just ahead

UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

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Minding the Gap: Re:Generate funds grants for Black, Hispanic founders
Minding the Gap: Re:Generate funds grants for Black, Hispanic founders

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

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Nashville Mayor O'Connell taps campaign treasurer Isaac Addae as Metro's business engagement, entrepreneurship  lead
Nashville Mayor O'Connell taps campaign treasurer Isaac Addae as Metro's business engagement, entrepreneurship lead

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

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Capital: Tarby Bryant summons Gathering of Angels from Chattanooga
Capital: Tarby Bryant summons Gathering of Angels from Chattanooga

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

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Venture Calendar - Key mid-TN events, next 30 days
Venture Calendar - Key mid-TN events, next 30 days

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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Fisk University presidential choice nears, Darrell Freeman Incubation & Innovation Center advances
Fisk University presidential choice nears, Darrell Freeman Incubation & Innovation Center advances

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

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Tom Noser: 'When to broaden product offerings at early-stage companies'
Tom Noser: 'When to broaden product offerings at early-stage companies'

Edtech and healthcare SaaS veteran with stripes in credentialing, training and other businesses offers advice.

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Obit: Bob Duthie, Nortel+GTE exec who built e-learning biz in Nashville
Obit: Bob Duthie, Nortel+GTE exec who built e-learning biz in Nashville

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

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Discovery Vanderbilt gives nod to startups HeroWear, IDBiologics, Virtuoso
Discovery Vanderbilt gives nod to startups HeroWear, IDBiologics, Virtuoso

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

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McWhorter-led TNECD, LaunchTN aim to elevate two entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems
McWhorter-led TNECD, LaunchTN aim to elevate two entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems

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

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RFP details for funding TN Fintech, Consumer Products networks
RFP details for funding TN Fintech, Consumer Products networks

Here's the original description of the new programs' funding and expectations.

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CEO: The Company Lab taking fast lane to Sustainable Mobility leadership
CEO: The Company Lab taking fast lane to Sustainable Mobility leadership

[updated] CoLab CEO Tasia Malakasis drives plans for SM leadership from Chattanooga epicenter.

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Chattanooga's Brickyard VC's startup 'insulator' eyes $20MM Fund I
Chattanooga's Brickyard VC's startup 'insulator' eyes $20MM Fund I

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

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Monique Villa Capra holds pivotal role in ECD-LaunchTN $1BN SSBCI vision
Monique Villa Capra holds pivotal role in ECD-LaunchTN $1BN SSBCI vision

U.S. Treasury verdict still out, but more staff being recruited for developing TN ecosystem's capital stack.

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Innovator AgLaunch seeks EDA grant for agrifood value-chain disruption
Innovator AgLaunch seeks EDA grant for agrifood value-chain disruption

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

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SaaS: ESG Impact exits beta, seeks capital, opts for VU Wond'ry Founder
SaaS: ESG Impact exits beta, seeks capital, opts for VU Wond'ry Founder

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

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Memphis's ESO Fund files for $150MM Fund V to back venture option moves
Memphis's ESO Fund files for $150MM Fund V to back venture option moves

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

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Knoxville's Reviewbox sold, Horey eagerly joins PE-backed Talkwalker
Knoxville's Reviewbox sold, Horey eagerly joins PE-backed Talkwalker

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

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EC CEO Allen seeks state direct-appropriation grant for Twende program
EC CEO Allen seeks state direct-appropriation grant for Twende program

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

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Venture Notes - June 18, 2021
Venture Notes - June 18, 2021

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

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Nashville ECD Director Pogue reaches out, preps plan, mulls target options
Nashville ECD Director Pogue reaches out, preps plan, mulls target options

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

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Venture Notes - June 1, 2021
Venture Notes - June 1, 2021

Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA

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Moreland & Stokel raising Seed for grownup EVA's post-pandemic push
Moreland & Stokel raising Seed for grownup EVA's post-pandemic push

Founders emerged from Pandemic Pivot with fresh view of prospects for curated talent and tech-supported deals.

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Touching base: Van Tucker, John Murdock on growing TN Angel capital
Touching base: Van Tucker, John Murdock on growing TN Angel capital

A simple question, because the issue of early-stage capital formation in TN probably warrants further discussion.

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LaunchTN IMPACT group grows to 21, with $65.4MM SSBCI decisions due
LaunchTN IMPACT group grows to 21, with $65.4MM SSBCI decisions due

If Tennessee enlists for SSBCI funding, TTDC investment committee could get pretty busy.

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RoundingWell capraise decision ahead for workflow orchestration platform
RoundingWell capraise decision ahead for workflow orchestration platform

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

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Tech Commercialization Notes - April 28, 2021
Tech Commercialization Notes - April 28, 2021

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

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Vaden Landers' Paymogy takes Invoice Stream helm after buying Linvio
Vaden Landers' Paymogy takes Invoice Stream helm after buying Linvio

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

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Margaret Dolan says TN startup funding lags, state should weigh tax credit
Margaret Dolan says TN startup funding lags, state should weigh tax credit

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

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Tennessee $65.4M share in nation's $10BN SSBCI initiative confirmed
Tennessee $65.4M share in nation's $10BN SSBCI initiative confirmed

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

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Jumpstart Health principals file for $30MM Jumpstart Nova Fund I raise
Jumpstart Health principals file for $30MM Jumpstart Nova Fund I raise

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

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CEO preps $1MM Seed raise, sees Titans package burnishing CPRWrap brand
CEO preps $1MM Seed raise, sees Titans package burnishing CPRWrap brand

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

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Startup 'Hypersence' seeks $2.5M to advance MemorySPEX + its platform
Startup 'Hypersence' seeks $2.5M to advance MemorySPEX + its platform

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

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Tour of Duty: Hogan leads Bunker Labs for veterans marching into business
Tour of Duty: Hogan leads Bunker Labs for veterans marching into business

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

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Venture Calendar - 2020 - Updated
Venture Calendar - 2020 - Updated

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

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Whitney to lead Jumpstart fund investing in Black-owned Health startups
Whitney to lead Jumpstart fund investing in Black-owned Health startups

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

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Exec launches Rocket Propulsion Fund via AngelList rolling-funds platform
Exec launches Rocket Propulsion Fund via AngelList rolling-funds platform

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

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'Build To Scale' entries target TN entrepreneurial pipeline, capital, rural
'Build To Scale' entries target TN entrepreneurial pipeline, capital, rural

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

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LifeFileZ startup seeks $3M Seed-B, maps Series A, eyes key partners
LifeFileZ startup seeks $3M Seed-B, maps Series A, eyes key partners

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

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Software founder exits Doorport to PointCentral, recounts startup journey
Software founder exits Doorport to PointCentral, recounts startup journey

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

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Launch Tennessee leaders, staff confront budget headwinds
Launch Tennessee leaders, staff confront budget headwinds

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

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Venture Notes -- May 13, 2020
Venture Notes -- May 13, 2020

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

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Lee Company among 7 strategics codeveloping technologies with innovators
Lee Company among 7 strategics codeveloping technologies with innovators

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

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Wearables: Mark Harris-led HeroWear raising Seed, maps Series A round
Wearables: Mark Harris-led HeroWear raising Seed, maps Series A round

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

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Amid volatility, TN entrepreneurs eyeing public-co partners might be more diligent
Amid volatility, TN entrepreneurs eyeing public-co partners might be more diligent

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

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Modeling TNINVESTCO 'fraught' with challenges, but maybe worthwhile
Modeling TNINVESTCO 'fraught' with challenges, but maybe worthwhile

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

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TN ECD + Opportunity Zone allies convene OZ briefing in Nashville
TN ECD + Opportunity Zone allies convene OZ briefing in Nashville

[updated] Convenors say tracks are clear for OZ-advantaged real estate and operating business developments.

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Brian Fox: Taking Confirmation global like launching series of startups
Brian Fox: Taking Confirmation global like launching series of startups

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

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COPILOT TRAVEL in Seed raise, eyeing Series A<br>to drive ticketing from any website or device
COPILOT TRAVEL in Seed raise, eyeing Series A
to drive ticketing from any website or device

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

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StartupEquity: Shani Dowell on lessons honed during Possip's rise
StartupEquity: Shani Dowell on lessons honed during Possip's rise

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

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ISO Capital: LaunchTN expands innovation-capital investment committee
ISO Capital: LaunchTN expands innovation-capital investment committee

[Updated) There's sharpened focus on capital, as well as on entrepreneurial infrastructure and regional strategy.

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Venture Notes -- October 18, 2019
Venture Notes -- October 18, 2019

Launch Tennessee, Electro-Active, Dynamo, CET, EPIcenter, and more updated in today's roundup.

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LaunchTN sets Startup Policy Workshops to boost regional entrepreneurship
LaunchTN sets Startup Policy Workshops to boost regional entrepreneurship

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

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Launch Tennessee launches Virtual Entrepreneurship Program
Launch Tennessee launches Virtual Entrepreneurship Program

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

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Nashville EC tells 2019 NEXT Awards finalists + Hall of Fame inductees
Nashville EC tells 2019 NEXT Awards finalists + Hall of Fame inductees

[Updated] Here is the fullest rundown you'll find on Awards entrants, judges and related matters ahead of this November event.

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Entrepreneur Gold
Entrepreneur Gold

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

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36|86: Getting tech to market with max partnerships, with or without grants
36|86: Getting tech to market with max partnerships, with or without grants

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

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LaunchTN and allies pick startups for 36|86 Pitch & Demo events Aug. 28-29
LaunchTN and allies pick startups for 36|86 Pitch & Demo events Aug. 28-29

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

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Chattanooga's healthcare accelerator entrants enter homestretch
Chattanooga's healthcare accelerator entrants enter homestretch

Eight teams are enrolled in the Erlanger-Unum-CoLab HealthTech Accelerator.

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Lee Molette eyes new fund for minority- and women-owned businesses
Lee Molette eyes new fund for minority- and women-owned businesses

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

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Entrepreneur plans entertainment districts in Nashville, the Shoals, NOLA
Entrepreneur plans entertainment districts in Nashville, the Shoals, NOLA

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

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Nashville EC: 17 local startups report INFLIGHT takeoff efforts
Nashville EC: 17 local startups report INFLIGHT takeoff efforts

Sure, there's some HIT, but also a wide range of products, apps and services in a variety of sectors.

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Nashville EC's 'Twende' event focuses on Black, Brown founders' funding
Nashville EC's 'Twende' event focuses on Black, Brown founders' funding

Unprecedented EC gathering meant to improve minority entrepreneurs' access to contacts, capital and growth.

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Project Music: Musicians Council preps capraise for lead experts platform
Project Music: Musicians Council preps capraise for lead experts platform

Earlier successful exit and relo to homestead in Tennessee helped pave the way for latest gambit.

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Jeff Cohu now leads Center for Entrepreneurship at Lipscomb University
Jeff Cohu now leads Center for Entrepreneurship at Lipscomb University

Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, blockchain, networking are threads running in parallel.

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SaaS M&A: In wake of Initial State sale to Tektronix, founder<br>makes case for non-healthcare SaaS venture push
SaaS M&A: In wake of Initial State sale to Tektronix, founder
makes case for non-healthcare SaaS venture push

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

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Milken Institute says Tennessee advances, yet struggles with tech commercialization and venture funding
Milken Institute says Tennessee advances, yet struggles with tech commercialization and venture funding

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

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Mid-TN biometric ID startup 'Global e-dentity' eyes $38MM Series A
Mid-TN biometric ID startup 'Global e-dentity' eyes $38MM Series A

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

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Memphis' Epicenter meets FedEx challenge, nets $40M for entrepreneurship
Memphis' Epicenter meets FedEx challenge, nets $40M for entrepreneurship

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

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Venture Voices: Julie Samuels of TECH:NYC shares views with Nashville
Venture Voices: Julie Samuels of TECH:NYC shares views with Nashville

VU Law alum, Case ally and tech-policy veteran shares views on startup regulation, capital, talent, diversity and more.

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We asked TN Gubernatorial aspirants about State industry incentives, risk-capital formation, tech commercialization and more
We asked TN Gubernatorial aspirants about State industry incentives, risk-capital formation, tech commercialization and more

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

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TN startup formation, market entries may rise with SE XOR platform launch
TN startup formation, market entries may rise with SE XOR platform launch

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

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JumpFund spurs women-led investment,<br>entrepreneurship, economic development
JumpFund spurs women-led investment,
entrepreneurship, economic development

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

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CO.LAB's 17 startups prep for Demo Day July 26 in Chattanooga
CO.LAB's 17 startups prep for Demo Day July 26 in Chattanooga

New ventures in Consumer Goods and in the Gigtank category are to be highlighted.

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LifeScienceTN chairman is now UM's Townsend, former ECD Staff Chief
LifeScienceTN chairman is now UM's Townsend, former ECD Staff Chief

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

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Jax is Back: He masters Retail and preps for $2MM capraise for SaaS play
Jax is Back: He masters Retail and preps for $2MM capraise for SaaS play

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

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Local advisors: Punching Nun's Cecconi has advised 25+ portfolio companies
Local advisors: Punching Nun's Cecconi has advised 25+ portfolio companies

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

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Headsup: LaunchTN may have to beard budget lion<br>to fund Tennessee entrepreneurial leadership
Headsup: LaunchTN may have to beard budget lion
to fund Tennessee entrepreneurial leadership

CEO Charlie Brock unveils robust plan for LTN advancement, but may be facing budget headwinds.

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Pre-Flight grad pilots Noka personal-health products startup toward runway
Pre-Flight grad pilots Noka personal-health products startup toward runway

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

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NVille startup raises Seed for Solar Site Design, draws strategic interest
NVille startup raises Seed for Solar Site Design, draws strategic interest

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

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Ascension's incubation chief invites solutions for 'jobs that need to be done'
Ascension's incubation chief invites solutions for 'jobs that need to be done'

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

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Noah Rawlings leads startup Exile Global, as David Fox departs as CEO
Noah Rawlings leads startup Exile Global, as David Fox departs as CEO

Rawlings pushes toward private beta, Fox scouts for next entrepreneurial opportunity.

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CEO: Nashville EC steps-up transparency, surveils market,<br>aims to serve diversity of constituents and biz models
CEO: Nashville EC steps-up transparency, surveils market,
aims to serve diversity of constituents and biz models

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

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Eleven9's Mixtroz founders pitch Creative Startups, pursue $600K capraise
Eleven9's Mixtroz founders pitch Creative Startups, pursue $600K capraise

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

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Venture Notes - 23 June 2017
Venture Notes - 23 June 2017

Updates on Synchronous Health, Taigan, SkyDropX, Sunset Digital, Integrated Healing Tech and more.

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Venture Notes - 12 June 2017
Venture Notes - 12 June 2017

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

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Brody-Waite: EC won't sub 'vaporware' or coffee for sustainability + value
Brody-Waite: EC won't sub 'vaporware' or coffee for sustainability + value

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

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Jumpstart Foundry seeks greater mindshare among U.S. HC entrepreneurs
Jumpstart Foundry seeks greater mindshare among U.S. HC entrepreneurs

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

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New entrepreneur-in-res at EC, launches 'Milk the Moment' startup
New entrepreneur-in-res at EC, launches 'Milk the Moment' startup

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

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At Satchel Health, Macy to CPO, succeeded as CEO by Lanson Hyde
At Satchel Health, Macy to CPO, succeeded as CEO by Lanson Hyde

Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.

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Venture Notes - 11 April 2017
Venture Notes - 11 April 2017

About two-dozen items ranging from capital raises, bankruptcy to tech transfer.

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VU Law & Innovation, Blockchain, Hack events set this week
VU Law & Innovation, Blockchain, Hack events set this week

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

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Sal Novin: Nashville tech entrepreneur's alternative to startup accelerators
Sal Novin: Nashville tech entrepreneur's alternative to startup accelerators

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

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Accelerate Health? With EC & Jumpstart Foundry out of the game,<br>some mull the need for a Healthcare accelerator in Nashville
Accelerate Health? With EC & Jumpstart Foundry out of the game,
some mull the need for a Healthcare accelerator in Nashville

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

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iCitizen eyes $5MM-$10MM Series A, cites increased traction
iCitizen eyes $5MM-$10MM Series A, cites increased traction

[Updated] Founded in 2012, startup said last June it was upgrading site, adding team.

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Outgrowing startup ranks, Confirmation.com keeps pushing its envelope
Outgrowing startup ranks, Confirmation.com keeps pushing its envelope

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

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Nashville cryptocurrency founder adopts 'open kimono' for disclosure
Nashville cryptocurrency founder adopts 'open kimono' for disclosure

Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.

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Venture Notes - 28 November 2016
Venture Notes - 28 November 2016

A fresh dozen items from around the state of interest to the venture sector.

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Venture Calendar - 2016 - Updated
Venture Calendar - 2016 - Updated

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

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2016 Next Awards by Nashville Chamber, Entrepreneur Center
2016 Next Awards by Nashville Chamber, Entrepreneur Center

Here they are for 2016.

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Ingram Content Group ends 1440 accelerator gambit, keeps innovation focus
Ingram Content Group ends 1440 accelerator gambit, keeps innovation focus

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

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Martin Ventures-backed Hashed Health unveiled<br>for healthcare blockchain dev + commercialization
Martin Ventures-backed Hashed Health unveiled
for healthcare blockchain dev + commercialization

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

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Mayor Barry seeks 'Nashville Vision' for economic inclusion, empowerment
Mayor Barry seeks 'Nashville Vision' for economic inclusion, empowerment

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

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Nashville's Project Music at the EC searches for Entrepreneur in Residence
Nashville's Project Music at the EC searches for Entrepreneur in Residence

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

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Innovation Crossroads: ORNL Energy-startup accelerator aborning
Innovation Crossroads: ORNL Energy-startup accelerator aborning

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

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October 3: Distributed Health CLE on Blockchain + legal, regulatory issues
October 3: Distributed Health CLE on Blockchain + legal, regulatory issues

Sponsored by BTC, publisher of Distributed Magazine, unprecedented event addresses lawyers' needs.

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Venture Notes - 8 September 2016
Venture Notes - 8 September 2016

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

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VNC Market Monitor Services
VNC Market Monitor Services

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

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Venture Notes 15 August 2016
Venture Notes 15 August 2016

Frontier Capital, Petra Capital, TextRequest, CEAdvisory raise, Pharos Cap, VU Med Innovators, MDSave.

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CMA-backed, EC-based Project Music accelerator accepting 3.0 applications
CMA-backed, EC-based Project Music accelerator accepting 3.0 applications

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

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Entrepreneur Center: Sullivan is EIR and startup Alumni Relations lead
Entrepreneur Center: Sullivan is EIR and startup Alumni Relations lead

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

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Private-Equity backed Incipio rolls-up Nashville Griffin Technology
Private-Equity backed Incipio rolls-up Nashville Griffin Technology
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mSIGNIA nears end of Series A raise, sees Nashville as its techdev center
mSIGNIA nears end of Series A raise, sees Nashville as its techdev center

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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Dart Music pivots to deeper water as Dart Data, pursues $2MM Series A
Dart Music pivots to deeper water as Dart Data, pursues $2MM Series A

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

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Music Startup resource? Insights into Music Consumers
Music Startup resource? Insights into Music Consumers

Music is awash in data, but this product of a partnership shows value-add potential.

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Steve Case: Nashville entrepreneurial scene can be 'better still'
Steve Case: Nashville entrepreneurial scene can be 'better still'

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

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HealthQRS current investors can fund ramp-up,<br>but strategic money + marketshare attractive
HealthQRS current investors can fund ramp-up,
but strategic money + marketshare attractive

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

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Vendor Registry soon to wrap Seed raise and assess way forward
Vendor Registry soon to wrap Seed raise and assess way forward

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

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Proximity Aware chooses Nashville, sets Seed raise for its Menud platform
Proximity Aware chooses Nashville, sets Seed raise for its Menud platform

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

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Musictech: Jammber, LANDR could raise capital in Music City
Musictech: Jammber, LANDR could raise capital in Music City

Nashville gradually moving toward becoming true Music innovation-investment nexus?

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Oasis Venture's PitchDay is June 30 in Nashville
Oasis Venture's PitchDay is June 30 in Nashville

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

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Village Capital-Kresge healthcare startup initiative<br>anchored in Nashville, San Francisco, Philadelphia
Village Capital-Kresge healthcare startup initiative
anchored in Nashville, San Francisco, Philadelphia

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

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Startup capital raises reported for HoneyCo indie-living + Ampersand Health
Startup capital raises reported for HoneyCo indie-living + Ampersand Health

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

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EC seeks Entrepreneur in Residence, add advisors for Project Healthcare
EC seeks Entrepreneur in Residence, add advisors for Project Healthcare

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

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Winners announced from Statewide University Pitch Competition
Winners announced from Statewide University Pitch Competition

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

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AeroWALL Dynamics: NVille startup to leverage TN's transportation sector
AeroWALL Dynamics: NVille startup to leverage TN's transportation sector

Healthcare veteran finding more 'fun' in Transportation startup.

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AegleGear healthcare apparel startup nears launch in Chattanooga
AegleGear healthcare apparel startup nears launch in Chattanooga

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

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AegleGear healthcare apparel startup nears launch in Chattanooga
AegleGear healthcare apparel startup nears launch in Chattanooga

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

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Soundways 1st Music startup funded via Consortium/StartCo partnership
Soundways 1st Music startup funded via Consortium/StartCo partnership

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

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20 Days: Launch Tennessee bets heavily on impact of 36|86 conference
20 Days: Launch Tennessee bets heavily on impact of 36|86 conference

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

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SCHERMERLAND: 36:86 Speakers, celebration draw entrepreneurs, investors
SCHERMERLAND: 36:86 Speakers, celebration draw entrepreneurs, investors

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

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36|86 startups: BrewFund ready to blow the head off craft beer market
36|86 startups: BrewFund ready to blow the head off craft beer market

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

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TeleMed: WeCounsel Solutions completes $3.5MM Series A capital raise
TeleMed: WeCounsel Solutions completes $3.5MM Series A capital raise

VTC Founder and investors express strong confidence in market headway.

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Their Take on Capital: Grant Jackson, Council Capital managing partner
Their Take on Capital: Grant Jackson, Council Capital managing partner

Managing General Partners gives fresh view of region's Healthcare sector.

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Anquiro market-intel startup in Nashville acknowledges Angel conversations
Anquiro market-intel startup in Nashville acknowledges Angel conversations

Helping incumbent retailers adjust to signals of new entrants in their markets.

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Deadline May 15 for startups seeking Knoxville's<br>Scripps Networks Interactive investment
Deadline May 15 for startups seeking Knoxville's
Scripps Networks Interactive investment

VTC Whether you're a Coder or you've had a brainstorm about better living, check it out.

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14 Startups to spend Summer launching high-bandwidth biz in Chattanooga
14 Startups to spend Summer launching high-bandwidth biz in Chattanooga

VTC Chattanooga's ramping-up for a feverish startup season.

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Nashville's Trinocity raises $1.2MM for educational marketplace platform
Nashville's Trinocity raises $1.2MM for educational marketplace platform

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

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General Assembly endorses Haslam 'Angel Tax Credit', passes commercialization and rural-development measures
General Assembly endorses Haslam 'Angel Tax Credit', passes commercialization and rural-development measures

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

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Publishing startup Leafless pivots, plots course to profits + 1440 Demo Day
Publishing startup Leafless pivots, plots course to profits + 1440 Demo Day

Three-year-old company sees mainstream publishing industry with fresh eyes.

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EC Project Music cohort members in dress rehearsal for Demo Day
EC Project Music cohort members in dress rehearsal for Demo Day

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

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Venture money: 'Access to capital' to be sole focus of Tech2020 successor
Venture money: 'Access to capital' to be sole focus of Tech2020 successor

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

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Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT
Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT

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

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Venture Notes - March 1, 2016
Venture Notes - March 1, 2016

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

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The Company Lab to accelerate dozens of startups each year
The Company Lab to accelerate dozens of startups each year

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

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Life ScienceTN seeks General Assembly support for readying commercialization program, opts to defer $40MM ask
Life ScienceTN seeks General Assembly support for readying commercialization program, opts to defer $40MM ask

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

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Venture Notes - February 8, 2016
Venture Notes - February 8, 2016

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

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EO Nashville board of directors for 2016-17 announced
EO Nashville board of directors for 2016-17 announced

Prominent business group announces next cohort of leaders.

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Tech-talented VU School of Engineering alumni quickly spread afar
Tech-talented VU School of Engineering alumni quickly spread afar

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

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Video-content monetizer GameWisp raised $843K, has runway to Series A
Video-content monetizer GameWisp raised $843K, has runway to Series A

[updated] Two Vanderbilt alumni target celeb-streamers who seek shares in 200MM fan universe.

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Nashville EC's Project Healthcare Accelerator to launch in Fall 2016
Nashville EC's Project Healthcare Accelerator to launch in Fall 2016

Year-round push involves Google for Entrepreneurs and Village Capital.

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Vanderbilt University Innovation Center's first chief to be Robert Grajewski
Vanderbilt University Innovation Center's first chief to be Robert Grajewski

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

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FinTech Nashville: Bitcoin, Blockchain at center of BTCMedia event plans
FinTech Nashville: Bitcoin, Blockchain at center of BTCMedia event plans

[updated] Advocates believe Healthcare could be linchpin in new cyberindustrial role for Nashville.

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VESTA Technology seeks TORCH brand lead in Internet parental controls
VESTA Technology seeks TORCH brand lead in Internet parental controls

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

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Update: Oasis Venture youth social-enterprise program nears launch
Update: Oasis Venture youth social-enterprise program nears launch

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

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After 22 years, Tech2020 at OakRidge to cease pro-entrepreneurial efforts
After 22 years, Tech2020 at OakRidge to cease pro-entrepreneurial efforts

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

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Monsor: Statewide Mentor Net has traction with early-stage companies
Monsor: Statewide Mentor Net has traction with early-stage companies

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

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LaunchTN grapples with robust agenda of opportunities, challenges
LaunchTN grapples with robust agenda of opportunities, challenges

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

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Accelerators: Boring, Rip-roaring or somewhere in between?
Accelerators: Boring, Rip-roaring or somewhere in between?

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

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Nashville EC's BunkerLabs, Veteran Entrepreneur Society gather Jan. 21
Nashville EC's BunkerLabs, Veteran Entrepreneur Society gather Jan. 21

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

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People: Charleson Bell, Ph.D., innovator at Vanderbilt University
People: Charleson Bell, Ph.D., innovator at Vanderbilt University

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

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Eyeing Owen MBA, Vrion founder may apply Sohr Grant to Tech needs
Eyeing Owen MBA, Vrion founder may apply Sohr Grant to Tech needs

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

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March 16: Tech sector Execs focus on Software growth + finance in Nashville
March 16: Tech sector Execs focus on Software growth + finance in Nashville

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

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Nashville entrepreneur Mike Shmerling offers Seed Capital reality-check
Nashville entrepreneur Mike Shmerling offers Seed Capital reality-check

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

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Joe Maxwell & partners launch Cultivation Capital Fintech Growth Fund
Joe Maxwell & partners launch Cultivation Capital Fintech Growth Fund

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

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ECD's Boyd prepping ideas for stimulating TN entrepreneurship, investment
ECD's Boyd prepping ideas for stimulating TN entrepreneurship, investment

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

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First startup taking TN for-profit benefit option is Style-oriented
First startup taking TN for-profit benefit option is Style-oriented

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

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Automotive supplier Dana Corp. has tech scout and liaison in Nashville
Automotive supplier Dana Corp. has tech scout and liaison in Nashville

For those hoping companies will leverage TN assets, Eve Steigerwalt is among key contacts.

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Update: Artiphon is likely to pursue a Series A capraise in 2016
Update: Artiphon is likely to pursue a Series A capraise in 2016

Now is a great time to 'shake-up' the Music Instrument marketplace, says CEO.

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BTC Inc. expanding Digital Currency publishing group in Nashville
BTC Inc. expanding Digital Currency publishing group in Nashville

CEO plants flag in Music City for expanding content category.

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VentureNotes 17 December 2015
VentureNotes 17 December 2015

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

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Headsup: Governor's budget hearing spotlights Captive Insurance startups
Headsup: Governor's budget hearing spotlights Captive Insurance startups

[Updated] Refurbished laws strengthen companies, spur professionals, build State repute.

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Aegis Health Security, Global Action eye impact-investment partnership
Aegis Health Security, Global Action eye impact-investment partnership

[Updated] Partnership would support a network of investors and entrepreneurs.

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Kauffman Foundation, Nashville Entrepreneur Center confirm Nashville pact
Kauffman Foundation, Nashville Entrepreneur Center confirm Nashville pact

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

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Capital on-tap, REZLI software platform serves<br>career needs of interactive gamers and others
Capital on-tap, REZLI software platform serves
career needs of interactive gamers and others

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

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People: Phil Gibbs' Disruption Lab hits the road to Chattanooga
People: Phil Gibbs' Disruption Lab hits the road to Chattanooga

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

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TuLook Exchange eyes $1MM Seedcap for hyperlocal sharing platform
TuLook Exchange eyes $1MM Seedcap for hyperlocal sharing platform

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

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Bunker Labs for Veterans emerging at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Bunker Labs for Veterans emerging at Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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

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Dan Hogan's Medalogix files to pursue $1.5MM capraise
Dan Hogan's Medalogix files to pursue $1.5MM capraise

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

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$20MM raise: Former Chattem execs, Entrepreneur team for Focus Consumer Health launch
$20MM raise: Former Chattem execs, Entrepreneur team for Focus Consumer Health launch

VTC By year-end, this Chattanooga group could be buying personal-care brands.

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Kimberlin: Nashville EC's UAV/Drones event may be pivotal for TN industry
Kimberlin: Nashville EC's UAV/Drones event may be pivotal for TN industry

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

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Team at Bredesen-backed Silicon Ranch<br>believes they've caught the Solar wave
Team at Bredesen-backed Silicon Ranch
believes they've caught the Solar wave

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

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SMTEC accelerator's Marcum retires, LaunchTN Rural plans nears debut
SMTEC accelerator's Marcum retires, LaunchTN Rural plans nears debut

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

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LaunchTN announces 2015-2016 Class of The TENN
LaunchTN announces 2015-2016 Class of The TENN

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

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Commentary: Crises in Migration, Europe and the Americas
Commentary: Crises in Migration, Europe and the Americas

Vanderbilt University professor reminds that law requires nations admit and settle refugees.

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VentureNotes: McWhorter, Ingram, Bredesen touch on venture investment
VentureNotes: McWhorter, Ingram, Bredesen touch on venture investment

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

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Axial Healthcare sees Series B, tech buys, deeper-risk role within 24 months
Axial Healthcare sees Series B, tech buys, deeper-risk role within 24 months

[updated] CEO sees 'land-rush' underway in healthcare data for pain-care management.

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Governor, ECD Commissioner announce rural development task force
Governor, ECD Commissioner announce rural development task force

[Updated] Too many Rural communities are not sharing in Tennessee's economic momentum, they say.

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Belmont bootstrapping advocate Jeff Cornwall unveils family business
Belmont bootstrapping advocate Jeff Cornwall unveils family business

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

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Jumpstart Foundry's Health:Further - presenting companies
Jumpstart Foundry's Health:Further - presenting companies

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

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Vanderbilt University seeks ExecDirector for new VU Innovation Center
Vanderbilt University seeks ExecDirector for new VU Innovation Center

[update] There'll be plenty of interest on-campus and off- for this job.

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Update: LaunchTN continues to refine strategy and priorities
Update: LaunchTN continues to refine strategy and priorities

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

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LaunchTN Staffing update
LaunchTN Staffing update

[updated] Expanding portfolios, going into CEO Charlie Brock's third year onboard.

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Tennessee VCs and institutional partners ask opinions on ecosystem
Tennessee VCs and institutional partners ask opinions on ecosystem

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

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Escape velocity for Watershed LRS spin-out calls for $3MM-$5MM capraise
Escape velocity for Watershed LRS spin-out calls for $3MM-$5MM capraise

[updated] Local bootstrapped startup is on high-growth trajectory.

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LeanKit's $16MM raise shows resolve to grow local techco 'that matters'
LeanKit's $16MM raise shows resolve to grow local techco 'that matters'

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

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Ingram Content's 1440 Accelerator may drive 10 startups
Ingram Content's 1440 Accelerator may drive 10 startups

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

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Grants: Kauffman Foundation scouting Nashville/VU entrepreneur scene?
Grants: Kauffman Foundation scouting Nashville/VU entrepreneur scene?

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

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LaunchTN 36:86: Partpic eyes Series A in 2016, focuses on growth after wins
LaunchTN 36:86: Partpic eyes Series A in 2016, focuses on growth after wins

[updated] This Nashville-grown woman is tearing-up Southeast pitch-offs.

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Innertainment Delivery Systems broadens footprint, mulls capital needs
Innertainment Delivery Systems broadens footprint, mulls capital needs

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

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ProjectMusic: EVAmore in business/platform dev push + pursuing capraise
ProjectMusic: EVAmore in business/platform dev push + pursuing capraise

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

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Center for Entrepreneurship preps 2015-16 programs at Belmont University
Center for Entrepreneurship preps 2015-16 programs at Belmont University

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

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Charlotte's Frontier Capital eyes Nashville market for investments
Charlotte's Frontier Capital eyes Nashville market for investments

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

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Off-script: Project Music's Heather McBee joins Pandoland moderators
Off-script: Project Music's Heather McBee joins Pandoland moderators

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

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'War' ahead? Startup Initial State Technologies preps for capital raises
'War' ahead? Startup Initial State Technologies preps for capital raises

Founder views new entrants to Internet of Things market as validation.

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Pandoland June 15-17: Tennessee startups among festival's $100K seekers
Pandoland June 15-17: Tennessee startups among festival's $100K seekers

Still under wraps, but a startup team you know may be about to get great exposure.

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36|86: Village 36 startup presenters
36|86: Village 36 startup presenters

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

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CEO McWhorter names Julia Polk program officer at Entrepreneur Center
CEO McWhorter names Julia Polk program officer at Entrepreneur Center

Much sought-after advisor joins team at linchpin accelerator and training hub.

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Venture fusion: LaunchTN's 36|86 attracts People, Ideas, Capital
Venture fusion: LaunchTN's 36|86 attracts People, Ideas, Capital

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

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NuSirt BioPharma has $6MM commitment from Hatteras, other investors
NuSirt BioPharma has $6MM commitment from Hatteras, other investors

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

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Internet of Things: BKON Connect tacks toward Seed and Series A raises
Internet of Things: BKON Connect tacks toward Seed and Series A raises

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

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Update: Nashville BLEON IoT startup names Interim CEO
Update: Nashville BLEON IoT startup names Interim CEO

Focus on revenue generation leads to shifting founder into full sales mode.

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Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, experts sought for LSTN statewide network
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, experts sought for LSTN statewide network

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

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Citizengine eyes capital raise, sees 2016 election cycle as inflection point
Citizengine eyes capital raise, sees 2016 election cycle as inflection point

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

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TN General Assembly devises For-Profit Benefit Corp. option
TN General Assembly devises For-Profit Benefit Corp. option

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

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Noted: Bootstrap Nashville 2015 plans under review
Noted: Bootstrap Nashville 2015 plans under review

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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Indigo Woman: CEO says Stony Creek Colors' capraise awaits pilot results
Indigo Woman: CEO says Stony Creek Colors' capraise awaits pilot results

'Unique' startup takes on major chemical companies with natural dyes for fashion.

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CEO: Edgenet doubles-down on NVille as Tech 'beehive', but has concerns
CEO: Edgenet doubles-down on NVille as Tech 'beehive', but has concerns

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

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Everly, the mix and beverages startup, preps for Series A raise this spring
Everly, the mix and beverages startup, preps for Series A raise this spring

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

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Covenant College influences Chattanooga entrepreneurial scene
Covenant College influences Chattanooga entrepreneurial scene

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

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Marcum confirms Tennessee's AutoXLR8R moving to Tech2020 at Oak Ridge
Marcum confirms Tennessee's AutoXLR8R moving to Tech2020 at Oak Ridge

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

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FinTech: New Constructs CEO says accelerator leverage,<br>regulatory initiatives contribute to 'huge tailwind'
FinTech: New Constructs CEO says accelerator leverage,
regulatory initiatives contribute to 'huge tailwind'

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

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Nashville's longer-term role as StartupBus destination not guaranteed
Nashville's longer-term role as StartupBus destination not guaranteed

If Music City turns on charm, it could get a longer run as landing-spot for unique program.

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FinTech: Seed-stage BancList pops-up in Nashville, eyes capital raise
FinTech: Seed-stage BancList pops-up in Nashville, eyes capital raise

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

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Leslie Lynn Smith: Detroit transformer hired to lead EPICenter in Memphis
Leslie Lynn Smith: Detroit transformer hired to lead EPICenter in Memphis

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

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LaunchTN: McWhorter board resignation adds to agency's to-do's
LaunchTN: McWhorter board resignation adds to agency's to-do's

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

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Nashville-tied Ipreo buys ClearMomentum to expand alt-assets vertical
Nashville-tied Ipreo buys ClearMomentum to expand alt-assets vertical

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

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Posited: FinTech accelerator idea meets entrepreneurial interest in Nashville
Posited: FinTech accelerator idea meets entrepreneurial interest in Nashville

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

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Mobile in Memphis: SynapsePay's backers give Fintech startup rare footing
Mobile in Memphis: SynapsePay's backers give Fintech startup rare footing

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

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VTC: Chattanooga's SIGNiX preps for Series C capital raise
VTC: Chattanooga's SIGNiX preps for Series C capital raise

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

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PE-backed Aegis Sciences acquires startup Diagnovus' assets
PE-backed Aegis Sciences acquires startup Diagnovus' assets

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

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Nashville's Project Music music+tech accelerator names 2015 startup cohort
Nashville's Project Music music+tech accelerator names 2015 startup cohort

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

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Internet of Things: BLEON's Filaroski eyes $1MM raise for Beacon entry
Internet of Things: BLEON's Filaroski eyes $1MM raise for Beacon entry

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

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WaffleMe.com: Startup eyes capital raise, keeps customers' <br> social-media from being scattered, smothered
WaffleMe.com: Startup eyes capital raise, keeps customers'
social-media from being scattered, smothered

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

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Council Capital launches Fund III with $125MM target, exits Ingenious Med
Council Capital launches Fund III with $125MM target, exits Ingenious Med

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

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Startup Garage Coffee enters E. Nashville,<br> Garage Leathers widens accessories line
Startup Garage Coffee enters E. Nashville,
Garage Leathers widens accessories line

GC's new location choice seems to suggest a preference for Creatives

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Histories unfolding: Maker-entrepreneur Barry Walker + Marathon Village
Histories unfolding: Maker-entrepreneur Barry Walker + Marathon Village

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

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VU prof's Maize Analytics targets health-info breaches, mulls capital raise
VU prof's Maize Analytics targets health-info breaches, mulls capital raise

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

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LaunchTN's Gindt departs to lead LinkdCare healthcare startup
LaunchTN's Gindt departs to lead LinkdCare healthcare startup

[updated] Stefansic and Hogin among those departing, with interest in private-sector jobs.

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Angel Capital Group to acquire RAIN Source Management, raise capital
Angel Capital Group to acquire RAIN Source Management, raise capital

AGC could be active in a dozen or more states by mid-2015, CEO says

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Morris, Cruze create ClearPath Ventures to propel startups in KVL region
Morris, Cruze create ClearPath Ventures to propel startups in KVL region

Partners plan to invest mainly human capital in promising startups

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Digital Reasoning Systems secures $24MM GS + Credit Suisse NEXT capital
Digital Reasoning Systems secures $24MM GS + Credit Suisse NEXT capital

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

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Venture Notes: EO-Nashville, Back Porch Group,<br> Sagents, PBM365, Frontier Capital, Tandum
Venture Notes: EO-Nashville, Back Porch Group,
Sagents, PBM365, Frontier Capital, Tandum

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

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Rustici Software sees WatershedLRS capraise and Jenafits spinout options
Rustici Software sees WatershedLRS capraise and Jenafits spinout options

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

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CEO: TuneCore keeps eye on Nashville Music innovation, partners, capital
CEO: TuneCore keeps eye on Nashville Music innovation, partners, capital

[updated] A capital raise might lie ahead for company that looks to enrich its platform, expand globally.

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Reporter's notebook: TNInvestco 2.0
Reporter's notebook: TNInvestco 2.0

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

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VentureNotes: Jumpstart Foundry, TNovation initiative
VentureNotes: Jumpstart Foundry, TNovation initiative

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

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Startup: Arcivr finds Nashville Tech talent issue manageable, sets 2.0 launch
Startup: Arcivr finds Nashville Tech talent issue manageable, sets 2.0 launch

Founder doesn't need a lot of help with staff or funding, but seems to know where to find both.

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Crews Center for Entrepreneurship focus on startup talent development
Crews Center for Entrepreneurship focus on startup talent development

VTC CCE director brings lessons learned from his own startups, adjusted for the academic setting.

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Technology Entrepreneurship Task Force<br>  advances at VU School of Engineering
Technology Entrepreneurship Task Force
advances at VU School of Engineering

Doug Schmidt is but one of the sparkplugs firing the school's innovation and commercialization push.

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ETN's Cathedral Innovation Group may be buttressed<br> by Charlotte-SanFran accelerators ahead of Seed raise
ETN's Cathedral Innovation Group may be buttressed
by Charlotte-SanFran accelerators ahead of Seed raise

Venture Tennessee reports on an Oak Ridge financial play within the 3D-advanced manufacturing sector

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ETN's Cathedral Innovation Group may be buttressed<br> by Charlotte-SanFran acce
ETN's Cathedral Innovation Group may be buttressed
by Charlotte-SanFran acce

VTC Dough Speight seems headed toward the QC FinTech Accelerator

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Khosla-backed Brentwood youth takes Strut to SiValley,<br> yet thinks Nashville could become a true 'startup hub'
Khosla-backed Brentwood youth takes Strut to SiValley,
yet thinks Nashville could become a true 'startup hub'

[updated] 20-year-old entrepreneur surrounded by quite a roster of investors, advisors

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2014 Jumpstart Foundry cohort directory
2014 Jumpstart Foundry cohort directory

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

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Roy Dano: Sports & Entertainment focus for NVille entrepreneur-investor
Roy Dano: Sports & Entertainment focus for NVille entrepreneur-investor

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

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'Proudly capitalist' Jumpstart Foundry unfurls<br>plan for its U.S. and regional ascendancy
'Proudly capitalist' Jumpstart Foundry unfurls
plan for its U.S. and regional ascendancy

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

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'Proudly capitalist' Jumpstart Foundry unfurls<br>plan for its U.S. and regional ascendancy
'Proudly capitalist' Jumpstart Foundry unfurls
plan for its U.S. and regional ascendancy

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

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Skuidify, aligned with Salesforce.com, pursues $4MM Series A capital raise
Skuidify, aligned with Salesforce.com, pursues $4MM Series A capital raise

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

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Nashville's women-owned Collegiate Sports Data considers partnerships
Nashville's women-owned Collegiate Sports Data considers partnerships

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

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Jumpstart: Healthcare MarketMaker bridges toward Seed capital raise
Jumpstart: Healthcare MarketMaker bridges toward Seed capital raise

Despite deep financial experience, CEO has taken deliberate steps to ensure startup success

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Quotable: Quick-takes on key issues from Böer, Jahns, Yaeger
Quotable: Quick-takes on key issues from Böer, Jahns, Yaeger

A few of many observations we hear that seem to merit further consideration.

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Startups, Buyouts: TNCRS nears $2BN PE mark<br>with Charlesbank, Khosla commitments
Startups, Buyouts: TNCRS nears $2BN PE mark
with Charlesbank, Khosla commitments

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

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CEO says Medalogix's Series A journey<br>brings Nashville investment issues into focus
CEO says Medalogix's Series A journey
brings Nashville investment issues into focus

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

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Burcham 'virtually certain' he will resume his entrepreneurial path,<br>now drives Nashville Entrepreneur Center toward inflection point
Burcham 'virtually certain' he will resume his entrepreneurial path,
now drives Nashville Entrepreneur Center toward inflection point

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

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LogoGarden says $2MM B-raise underway,<br>Brentwood firm vamps as strategic target
LogoGarden says $2MM B-raise underway,
Brentwood firm vamps as strategic target

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

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Nashville's Axios LLC builds platform for Tech, Logistics companies
Nashville's Axios LLC builds platform for Tech, Logistics companies

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

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Southland Update: Pitch winner Sr.Pago in Bay Area this week
Southland Update: Pitch winner Sr.Pago in Bay Area this week

Nashville was just this startup's first U.S. stop, now they're after real money

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People: LaunchTN's Denenberg preps NourishWise startup
People: LaunchTN's Denenberg preps NourishWise startup

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

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Nashville Angels bless Kindful, as it eyes<br>tech acquisition and Blackbaud market share
Nashville Angels bless Kindful, as it eyes
tech acquisition and Blackbaud market share

Series A Updated - Jeremy Bolls' startup goes after one of the biggest players' share, but not 'just to make a buck'

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Revolution Ventures' Case seeks to light fire under Nashville entrepreneurs
Revolution Ventures' Case seeks to light fire under Nashville entrepreneurs

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

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'New Economy' analysis shows Tennessee lagging 39 other states
'New Economy' analysis shows Tennessee lagging 39 other states

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

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Nashville loyalty-rewards startup textLIVING says $1MM raise wrapping-up
Nashville loyalty-rewards startup textLIVING says $1MM raise wrapping-up

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

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Angels on Safari: Gatto, Burcham target startups via Selous Venture Society
Angels on Safari: Gatto, Burcham target startups via Selous Venture Society

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

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Media exec Tori Hughes setting-up Events Hatched in Nashville?
Media exec Tori Hughes setting-up Events Hatched in Nashville?

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

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High on Nashville, tech startups 24/7 Sports,<br>Comicbook.com mull growth strategies
High on Nashville, tech startups 24/7 Sports,
Comicbook.com mull growth strategies

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

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CEO: Angel Capital Group ready to strengthen Nashville ties, U.S. footprint
CEO: Angel Capital Group ready to strengthen Nashville ties, U.S. footprint

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

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Angel Capital Group criteria and deal flow
Angel Capital Group criteria and deal flow

ACG shares its criteria and recent portfolio additions

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Southland names Startup Village residents for 2014 conference
Southland names Startup Village residents for 2014 conference

The startup village residents are announced.

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Nashville Angels: Nashai leverages China ties and consumer health interest
Nashville Angels: Nashai leverages China ties and consumer health interest

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

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Greater Louisville courts talented International professionals
Greater Louisville courts talented International professionals

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

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Nashville's investor-backed YouScience startup charts paths to marketplace
Nashville's investor-backed YouScience startup charts paths to marketplace

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

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Search! Cornwall no longer leads Belmont University entrepreneur center
Search! Cornwall no longer leads Belmont University entrepreneur center
Dean Patrick Raines considers options in wake of popular leader.
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Shareable Ink names McGraw CEO, succeeding Founder Steve Hau
Shareable Ink names McGraw CEO, succeeding Founder Steve Hau

[update 15 May 2015] Hal Andrews new CEO. A company drawn here by the healthcare magnet gets a new leader.

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Aquation hopes Angels bless bottled water for competitive beverage sector
Aquation hopes Angels bless bottled water for competitive beverage sector

Competition is fierce, but that has yet to douse these entrepreneurs' plans.

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LeanKit: Tech-savvy NVille VCs harder to find than Software talent
LeanKit: Tech-savvy NVille VCs harder to find than Software talent

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

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No leg-up? TCRS pension-assets 'Set-aside' for TN firms uncertain
No leg-up? TCRS pension-assets 'Set-aside' for TN firms uncertain
Chief Investment Officer Michael Brakebill reiterates his open-door policy
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Mind2Marketplace seeks its own nonprofit charter,<br>will offer Tech-sector content and meetings
Mind2Marketplace seeks its own nonprofit charter,
will offer Tech-sector content and meetings
Murfreesboro group seeks to regain traction by serving others
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LaunchTN appoints commercialization director from Nashville startup ranks
LaunchTN appoints commercialization director from Nashville startup ranks

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

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Bizplans: Churchill asks no equity from Young Entrepreneur Contest entrants
Bizplans: Churchill asks no equity from Young Entrepreneur Contest entrants
Winners - Mortgage company's anniversary may fund a birthday for a startup
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Venture Exit: Jim Cumbee united Metova-A4, drawing on M&A experience
Venture Exit: Jim Cumbee united Metova-A4, drawing on M&A experience
Founder Ross stepping-aside; a trusted advisor helped make strategic merger happen
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Wink! Vanderbilt Owen grad's Georgie Beauty venture is NY-LA-focused
Wink! Vanderbilt Owen grad's Georgie Beauty venture is NY-LA-focused

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

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LifeScienceTN: Drug discovery gets spotlight in venture-oriented event
LifeScienceTN: Drug discovery gets spotlight in venture-oriented event
Drug-discovery, partnerships and commercialization among conference highlights
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Launch Tennessee beefs-up board of directors,<br>sheds TTDC branding while CEO search continues
Launch Tennessee beefs-up board of directors,
sheds TTDC branding while CEO search continues

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

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Franklin-based Metova mobile-appmaker sells control to Arkansas' A4Solutions
Franklin-based Metova mobile-appmaker sells control to Arkansas' A4Solutions
Franklin-based mobile-app leader announces control sale to firm created by Army veteran
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TNInvestco funds still had $84 Million dry powder at year-end 2011, ECD says
TNInvestco funds still had $84 Million dry powder at year-end 2011, ECD says
ECD's more robust reporting site provides easier access to TNInvestco filings
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Gradspring startup gains Carmichael, ConduIT backing<br>for college-grad employment search platform
Gradspring startup gains Carmichael, ConduIT backing
for college-grad employment search platform

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

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INCITE program announces more grant winners
INCITE program announces more grant winners
Gov. Bill Haslam's INCITE funding program announces more beneficiaries
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VentureNotes
VentureNotes

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

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Council Capital: Rick Apple spreads TNInvestco seeds for Nashville moneytree
Council Capital: Rick Apple spreads TNInvestco seeds for Nashville moneytree
One of 10 TNInvestco's is now being led by a VU/Princeton product
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LaunchTN seeks traction on many fronts as it seeks to close deal for a CEO
LaunchTN seeks traction on many fronts as it seeks to close deal for a CEO
Re-launch puzzle coming into focus; filling the CEO chair is priority
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VentureNotes: June 25, 2011
VentureNotes: June 25, 2011
Family-backed VC gets traction, Nashville's OZ, kaffee-powered social venture
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NBIC: Nashville incubator seeks next executive director, while strategy unfolds
NBIC: Nashville incubator seeks next executive director, while strategy unfolds
With seeds planted and a new strategy coming, NBIC chief steps down
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Gov. Haslam's INCITE program stirs to life via 'Venture Incite' A-round
Gov. Haslam's INCITE program stirs to life via 'Venture Incite' A-round

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

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'Educating the money' may be answer to diversifying Nashville techventures
'Educating the money' may be answer to diversifying Nashville techventures

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

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Jumpstart class arrives in a cloud of dust, as Gatto cooks-up Angel move
Jumpstart class arrives in a cloud of dust, as Gatto cooks-up Angel move

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

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A-Round: Frazer's Cicayda tech startup emerging into Nashville sunlight
A-Round: Frazer's Cicayda tech startup emerging into Nashville sunlight

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

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'Corner man' Forrest Shoaf joins Dobie Media as advisor
'Corner man' Forrest Shoaf joins Dobie Media as advisor
With a capital raise on the horizon, early-stage company adds to advisor ranks
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Dobie Media adds Rick Blair; A-round to give EvieSays more to talk about
Dobie Media adds Rick Blair; A-round to give EvieSays more to talk about
He may not yet be a 'media wild-catter', but he's got real startup chops
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Jason Kyle's Pro Player Connect has TNCV backing<br>-- plus a $3MM C-round in its playbook
Jason Kyle's Pro Player Connect has TNCV backing
-- plus a $3MM C-round in its playbook

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

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<center>IDEAS: Time to step-up local university-industry<br>collaboration in Information Technologies</center>
IDEAS: Time to step-up local university-industry
collaboration in Information Technologies

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

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VentureTools: Moonlighting while Starting-Up
VentureTools: Moonlighting while Starting-Up
Darkside: Someone's dayjob on your team could imperil your venture.
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BIGnashville: Nashville Chamber aims to double its membership by June 30
BIGnashville: Nashville Chamber aims to double its membership by June 30
Awakened to an opportunity of surprising magnitude, the Chamber sets out to tell its story, anew.
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Voices Heard Media CEO wishes he'd known 'Customer' priority sooner
Voices Heard Media CEO wishes he'd known 'Customer' priority sooner
Knoxville-based Will Overstreet is five years into his game-plan and still learning vital lessons
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Noted: Gibson Guitar $3.8MM SEC filing notes Tek Group
Noted: Gibson Guitar $3.8MM SEC filing notes Tek Group
The big-brand Nashville manufacturer may be picking-up its M&A tempo
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Wealth Access SaaS startup targets high net-worth clients and their advisors
Wealth Access SaaS startup targets high net-worth clients and their advisors

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

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App-deadline April 2nd: Jumpstart Foundry will forge up to 10 new ventures
App-deadline April 2nd: Jumpstart Foundry will forge up to 10 new ventures
JSF's second cohort class will experience some new wrinkles in the tech-biz accelerator program
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Noted: StartupTN launches state's first startup database
Noted: StartupTN launches state's first startup database

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

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Nashville Business Incubation Center strategic review advances
Nashville Business Incubation Center strategic review advances
The NBIC is seriously considering creating a new facility and/or relocating from its 10th Ave spot
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Tech2020 venture leadership shifts to entrepreneur John Morris
Tech2020 venture leadership shifts to entrepreneur John Morris

[Updated: Morris departing, 30 Aug 14] Tennessee's 19-year-old growth advocate transits to new leadership

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Briefly: ECD Innovation Director post vacated, Will Alexander picks-up duties
Briefly: ECD Innovation Director post vacated, Will Alexander picks-up duties
Ryan Gooch moves on to EnerNOC, and the Senator's son and others pick-up added duties
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VenturePeople, January 23, 2012
VenturePeople, January 23, 2012

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

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Education Networks of America vets launch $6MM raise for Vid-Teller venture
Education Networks of America vets launch $6MM raise for Vid-Teller venture
Al Ganier, Paul Van Hoesen are co-founders of startup that seeks to help banks and other verticals reach customers, including the unbanked
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Atiba adds Cabedge Design team led by Chris Blanz
Atiba adds Cabedge Design team led by Chris Blanz
Award-winning Blanz brings added depth to Atiba's user-experience portfolio
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'Artist Growth' tech for Music industry is first of 'action alignment' series
'Artist Growth' tech for Music industry is first of 'action alignment' series

Technology that 'puts the music business in a box' is the opening entry from this startup

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Noted: Joe Galante is Entrepreneur in Residence at Entrepreneur Center
Noted: Joe Galante is Entrepreneur in Residence at Entrepreneur Center
The many who spent nearly 40 years in the same label family has a new gig, atop his Angel investing.
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Fivestone Partners' investors put 'skin in the game' for lean-finance enterprise
Fivestone Partners' investors put 'skin in the game' for lean-finance enterprise

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

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Startup Tennessee to cultivate more Angel investors, among other goals
Startup Tennessee to cultivate more Angel investors, among other goals
Michael Burcham-led StartupTN may cut a broad swath through the state'e entrepreneurial ecosystem
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LogoGarden buys Whoosh! from Franktown creators; FCA takes $2MM stake
LogoGarden buys Whoosh! from Franktown creators; FCA takes $2MM stake
A time-tested business model and transplanted tech talent bode well for this startup
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'Populr' decision: Bullpen Ventures corrals CentreSource's Nick Holland
'Populr' decision: Bullpen Ventures corrals CentreSource's Nick Holland
The first young bull into the chute is driving a venture that could benefit a startup, an accelerator and the EC
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Healthbox Technologies' startup scenario signals rapid hiring, eventual M&A
Healthbox Technologies' startup scenario signals rapid hiring, eventual M&A
UPDATE Andrews move on to revenue-cycle venture, leaving Healthbox behind.
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Emma's Smith preps for 2012 push; Weaver focuses on RoundingWell startup
Emma's Smith preps for 2012 push; Weaver focuses on RoundingWell startup

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

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Lifestyle startups are focus for Lipscomb Center for Entrepreneurship;<br>Joe Ivey prepares to recruit leaders, mentors and internships
Lifestyle startups are focus for Lipscomb Center for Entrepreneurship;
Joe Ivey prepares to recruit leaders, mentors and internships
University aims to allow all interested students access to business and social entrepreneurship curricula 
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ReTickr: Day 104 could bring the stress some entrepreneurs pray for
ReTickr: Day 104 could bring the stress some entrepreneurs pray for

The gut-wrenching ups and downs of a tech startup haven't quelled this startup's drive

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Ideas: Vandy student's sly EYES|ONLY service re-mixes upscale experience
Ideas: Vandy student's sly EYES|ONLY service re-mixes upscale experience
Vanderbilt undergrad aims to conjur 'magical' customer experience from blend of behavioral science and design
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Regional Roundup, Nov. 7, 2011
Regional Roundup, Nov. 7, 2011

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

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Life Science Tennessee sets priorities, rallies industry,<br>leverages support of Gov. Bill Haslam for commercialization
Life Science Tennessee sets priorities, rallies industry,
leverages support of Gov. Bill Haslam for commercialization

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

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NewsBits, Oct. 31, 2011
NewsBits, Oct. 31, 2011

Startup Tennessee gets operations staff, a tech exec volunteers in Uganda, $ for GOBA and more

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Entrepreneurs: If you're still 'thinking about doing a startup', get a job instead
Entrepreneurs: If you're still 'thinking about doing a startup', get a job instead
The tough love and lessons learned just keep comin' during the annual Vandy Health Care Conference
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IP imperative: MyWerx, Cumberland Center<br>and Universities ally for iExchange
IP imperative: MyWerx, Cumberland Center
and Universities ally for iExchange

Alliance push to help protect and commercialize intellectual property could become a global movement

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Briefly: NEXT Nashville Legacy Entrepreneurs named
Briefly: NEXT Nashville Legacy Entrepreneurs named

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

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Angel Capital Group chapter fate uncertain in Memphis
Angel Capital Group chapter fate uncertain in Memphis

ACG plans to open five new city chapters soon; for now, its Memphis outpost is semi-shuttered

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TTDC's Stover is departing for Diagnovus venture backed by TNInvestco's
TTDC's Stover is departing for Diagnovus venture backed by TNInvestco's

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

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A-round ahead? LeanKit's Hefley visualizes future for local software venture
A-round ahead? LeanKit's Hefley visualizes future for local software venture
It's more mature than many EC-linked ventures and its techie team is getting traction, eyeing new sectors
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Economy: Music City Music Council moves from rehearsal to live performance
Economy: Music City Music Council moves from rehearsal to live performance
MC2 is moving forward aggressively with planning and action to recruit jobs, spawn startups, build visitors and educate generations
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Angels: Crom Carmichael will 'restock pond' after some 2012 venture exits
Angels: Crom Carmichael will 'restock pond' after some 2012 venture exits

[Updated 7 December 2013] Angel sees numerous exits ahead from among more on the 25 companies already in his portfolio

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NewsBits, August 1, 2011
NewsBits, August 1, 2011

Watching a TNInvestco watcher, Scripps Interactive, Harbert, Solidus, Fresenius, key hires and more.

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VenturePeople, August 1, 2011
VenturePeople, August 1, 2011
Five more updates from a VCs, an entrepreneur, a couple of developers and a bizdev pro.
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Liverpool's Ditto Music has Nashville foothold, mulls taking outside capital
Liverpool's Ditto Music has Nashville foothold, mulls taking outside capital

Now there's a cap-raise ahead - the accelerating shift to digital media drive this multinational startup

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Eyes on TNInvestco: New funds commit an estimated $30MM+ for TN startups
Eyes on TNInvestco: New funds commit an estimated $30MM+ for TN startups
There's now a small army of TNInvestco portfolio companies loose in the State of Tennessee.
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At 16, Technology 2020 takes innovation challenges in stride
At 16, Technology 2020 takes innovation challenges in stride
Tech2020 embraces state initiatives, keeps its own counsel in pressing ahead with regional initiatives
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Cumberland Signal startup takes off in aviation sector with investors onboard
Cumberland Signal startup takes off in aviation sector with investors onboard
Richard Hardin, 29, seems likely to gain altitude quickly, by solving an aviation problem
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Angels gas-up Iridium's SmartFuel,<br>but the venture's trip has just begun
Angels gas-up Iridium's SmartFuel,
but the venture's trip has just begun
Will Sibble's new venture have the gas to go the distance, launching additional content and social services?
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TCRS PE commitments hit $424 Million with nods<br>to Khosla Ventures IV, Berkshire Partners fund
TCRS PE commitments hit $424 Million with nods
to Khosla Ventures IV, Berkshire Partners fund
Entrepreneurs and business owners up for some 'brutal honesty' might check out these new Tennessee-backed institutional investors.
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Bandbox, RedRovor founders sell to Social Chutes
Bandbox, RedRovor founders sell to Social Chutes

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

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NEXT TN: Research-industry-capital links are key<br>to state's intellectual-property commercialization
NEXT TN: Research-industry-capital links are key
to state's intellectual-property commercialization
An overhaul of Tennessee connections, communications and capital is prerequisite to strong gains in commercialization
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Pathway Lending, UT Research Foundation have intersecting commercialization interests
Pathway Lending, UT Research Foundation have intersecting commercialization interests
This economic-development lender is deepening its footprint statewide
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TN ECD's Hagerty taps Corker aide<br>Fassbender for leadership role
TN ECD's Hagerty taps Corker aide
Fassbender for leadership role
With Gov. Bill Haslam's jobs- and innovation-producing strategy launching next week, the appointment of a seasoned operative is welcomed
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Vanderbilt University picks Cleveland Clinic exec<br>to drive transfer and commercialization of IP
Vanderbilt University picks Cleveland Clinic exec
to drive transfer and commercialization of IP

' Overhaul and investment ' could lead to accelerated enterprise development from VU research and development

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Lamp Post Group advances incubation in Chattanooga
Lamp Post Group advances incubation in Chattanooga
With EPB, Renaissance Fund and other alliles, River City takes another step toward its 'Smart City' closeup
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Digital ventures: NEC & Music City allies strike a match
Digital ventures: NEC & Music City allies strike a match

In Nashville's highly charged entrepreneurial atmosphere, this partnership aims to create both heat and light

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NewsBits, April 4, 2011
NewsBits, April 4, 2011

Jacobs' latest, TripRaiser traction, Delegator does it all, Pfeffer's sage advice, touching base with Applied Health and more here.

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NewsBits, March 28, 2011
NewsBits, March 28, 2011

Get that extra cup o' coffee, you'll need it for news from McWhorter, Council Ventures, Vaden Landers and more.

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NewsBits, March 21, 2011
NewsBits, March 21, 2011

Legislators make an energy-tech 'grab', plus venture events and training and more statewide.

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Angel-backed Chattanooga Renaissance Fund launches
Angel-backed Chattanooga Renaissance Fund launches
Brock of FourBridges joins XMi-linked Lupton executive in finishing-out Chattanooga early-stage infrastructure
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Tough Love: Local VCs and Silicon Valley<br>consultant work separately to keep it real
Tough Love: Local VCs and Silicon Valley
consultant work separately to keep it real
Those who want to broaden entrepreneurship and those who control capital want entrepreneurs to view their businesses realistically
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JumpStart Foundry wants tech-enabled startups by Friday
JumpStart Foundry wants tech-enabled startups by Friday
March 18th is the fish-or-cut-bait date for teams of would-be entrepreneurs who want 90 days worth of rations to tide them over during a push toward launch
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Law + Leverage: Baker Donelson adds Sloan<br>for technology & emerging companies
Law + Leverage: Baker Donelson adds Sloan
for technology & emerging companies

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

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Solidus-SeedHatchery mentees named
Solidus-SeedHatchery mentees named
Reflecting further momentum spawned by the TNInvestco program and JumpStart Foundry, Solidus and Seed Hatchery announced six new micro-fund mentees in Memphis
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Bailey-Curran deal signals more entrepreneurial activity
Bailey-Curran deal signals more entrepreneurial activity
NationLink founder sells to long-time collaborator, and both CEOs have venture plans, already
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Clayton Associates partners team with Entrepreneur Center<g> for Bullpen Ventures startup mentoring program
Clayton Associates partners team with Entrepreneur Center for Bullpen Ventures startup mentoring program

More luminaries are getting onboard the Entrepreneur Ecosystem bandwagon, this time rolling-out a proven startup breeding concept

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M&A: Nashville Software, IT firms mull buying, selling
M&A: Nashville Software, IT firms mull buying, selling

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

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CEO says Moontoast considers A-round capital raise
CEO says Moontoast considers A-round capital raise
Boston-based Blair Heavey says profits are likely in 2012; meanwhile, he's creating alliances and raising awareness
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[ ! ] TN's JumpStart Foundry aligns with TechStars Net
[ ! ] TN's JumpStart Foundry aligns with TechStars Net

The news coincides with launch of the Obama Administration's StartUP America program in the U.S. and helps fulfill Solidus' TNInvestco strategy.

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Local newspaper relaunches as The Nashville Ledger
Local newspaper relaunches as The Nashville Ledger
A former Nashville Banner journalist is leading a Memphis company's entry into the Mid-TN market
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'Pinky Gonzales' meets the digital Age of Fanatics
'Pinky Gonzales' meets the digital Age of Fanatics
Operating under a brand name for a decade or more, this Nashville marketing and innovation guru seems to have earned his spurs
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NewsBits, January 10, 2011
NewsBits, January 10, 2011

Lots of stuff bubbling-up from Genera, Skoodat, Satz (at left), plus the Cable and Broadcast folks, and more.

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VNC's Top 25 Reads for 2010
VNC's Top 25 Reads for 2010
For Calendar Year 2010, here are VentureNashville's twenty-five most-opened offerings.
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Nashville, Memphis may have edge over Silicon Valley
Nashville, Memphis may have edge over Silicon Valley
A TechCrunch editor says Tennessee entrepreneurs don't need Silicon Valley's 'approval' to launch important companies
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SecureWaters: TN VC's could take ORNL technology global
SecureWaters: TN VC's could take ORNL technology global
Entrepreneurs are commercializing sensor technology that leverages the ecosystem.
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E-Commerce: StyleNet allies help Franklin firm advance
E-Commerce: StyleNet allies help Franklin firm advance
The Reader-Cherry e-commerce startup serving salons may not have every hair in-place, but it survived the recession.
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Doerr and KPCB:  Tennessee ties may be growing
Doerr and KPCB: Tennessee ties may be growing
Visionary who's been called 'center of gravity of the Internet' is also creating a stir in Tennessee
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Local iTech hiring may be resurgent, but too soon to call
Local iTech hiring may be resurgent, but too soon to call
None are ready to call 'the turn', but local Tech execs believe they've seen the first signs of spring in the economy
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Solidus, Co-Founders launch JumpStart Foundry for seed-stage investing
Solidus, Co-Founders launch JumpStart Foundry for seed-stage investing
Organizer of micro-fund says group will review dozens of deals yearly and make an investment each month
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Quick Take: New Seed fund may be on RightSide
Quick Take: New Seed fund may be on RightSide
Nashville and Tennessee VCs sound-off on new seed-stage investment model, with concerns and some things they like
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ISO Capital: Hudsmith prepares Parental Health cap raise
ISO Capital: Hudsmith prepares Parental Health cap raise
From reminding patients of meds and signaling for homehealth help, to recording oral histories and health data, this startup aims to become your parents' next big screen
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Quick Take: TN VCs comment on Private-Company Exchanges
Quick Take: TN VCs comment on Private-Company Exchanges
If the IPO door is still barely cracked, maybe some portfolio managers will find these alternatives attractive
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NEWSBITS, Feb. 11, 2010
NEWSBITS, Feb. 11, 2010

Carried-interest threat to VCs' takehome..VU on entrepreneurship..Microloans in the Boro..Solar investment and more...

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Pathfinder's Stefansic comments on Nashville leverage, challenges
Pathfinder's Stefansic comments on Nashville leverage, challenges
Quiet figure behind the scenes of a Vanderbilt-spawned startup steps forward with observations and appreciation
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People: Martha Stamps has new venue, focused mission
People: Martha Stamps has new venue, focused mission
One of Nashville's most renowned restaurant and catering entrepreneurs has landed on West End, but not where you might think
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Clayton McWhorter to chair Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Clayton McWhorter to chair Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Four business leaders formed the core of group that picked the NEC's inaugural board

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Digital Reasoning Systems names new president
Digital Reasoning Systems names new president

Information services exec joins mostly shrouded local firm still seeking to leverage its IP and its government-contracting origins

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Nashville Techies continually monitored by investors
Nashville Techies continually monitored by investors

Developers may think they're only toiling in obscurity, but they may well be under the observant eye of local VCs and Angels

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'Voodoo venture valuations', other truths told at Forum
'Voodoo venture valuations', other truths told at Forum
Hopes fired, worst fears confirmed in latest iteration of the art form known as venture panels
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Life-sciences startup aims to leverage Vanderbilt technology
Life-sciences startup aims to leverage Vanderbilt technology
UPDATED 12:40 p.m. -- Suddenly, there are two groups targeting VU technology to improvement treatment of degenerative eye diseases
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'Mobile' startups targeted by incubator in Chattanooga
'Mobile' startups targeted by incubator in Chattanooga
Pace of startup's investments will be determined by success of FFA round now underway
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Betancourt launches QuikQ transactions venture
Betancourt launches QuikQ transactions venture
Transactions software startup is fully funded, builds on knowledge of transportation and logistics
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Brainwave Studios seeks $3MM jolt for Franktown Rocks
Brainwave Studios seeks $3MM jolt for Franktown Rocks

Online startup previously won $1.2MM from friends and family to marry kids, music and education

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Waddey & Patterson adds IP lawyer in Nashville
Waddey & Patterson adds IP lawyer in Nashville
Nashville's largest pure IP and patents law firm continues to add attorneys
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Entrepreneurs' advice for 'Best of Times, Worst of Times'
Entrepreneurs' advice for 'Best of Times, Worst of Times'
It seems like more than mere whistlin' in the dark, as these entrepreneurs discussed opportunities and sources of confidence
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Against clock, Bredesen pushes Green jobs, innovation
Against clock, Bredesen pushes Green jobs, innovation

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

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TNInvestco:  Goldrush underway to fund TN ventures
TNInvestco: Goldrush underway to fund TN ventures
$120MM program should inject more than $80MM into seed- and early-stage companies in Tennessee over next few years
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Nashville Tech Council wants more to 'Feel the Beat'
Nashville Tech Council wants more to 'Feel the Beat'
Last night's awards bash at the Schermerhorn drew nearly 400, but NTC CEO says it's a launch to build upon
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State's TechDevCorp adapting to threats and opportunities
State's TechDevCorp adapting to threats and opportunities

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

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Legal-services entrepreneur Freedman tackles more startups
Legal-services entrepreneur Freedman tackles more startups

A serial entrepreneur continues to embrace Nashville, even tho its investors are 'too damn nice'

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Venture Notebook:  Change:Healthcare update
Venture Notebook: Change:Healthcare update

Innovative healthcare technology company has completed an Angel round, and looking ahead to valuation and B-raise

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Chamber CEO: 'Fever pitch' battle vs recession requires tough calls
Chamber CEO: 'Fever pitch' battle vs recession requires tough calls
Chamber staff press on, despite Recession setbacks, and take a fresh look at priorities
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TTDC supports innovation with $500K for six teams
TTDC supports innovation with $500K for six teams
TTDC gets its second wind, releases funding for technology and commercialization grants, looks toward future
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With NEC running, Echomusic execs launch Rockhouse
With NEC running, Echomusic execs launch Rockhouse
[Updated] With the Nashville Entrepreneur Center unveiled this morning, this entrepreneur is turning his sights to a venture in entertainment
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Shmerling's XMi will offer free offices to startups
Shmerling's XMi will offer free offices to startups
XMi venture unit's plans are revealed on the eve of the launches of a local Entrepreneur Center and TNInvestco venture funds
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Mulron: Digital Nashville loves its independence, diversity
Mulron: Digital Nashville loves its independence, diversity

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

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Resource:  TNInvestco briefing registrants
Resource: TNInvestco briefing registrants

Some are shoppers, some are bidders, some are there to keep an eye on others...and some are committed to vying for TNInvestco certification

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'Smart' tech ventures spawned by VU student-entrepreneurs
'Smart' tech ventures spawned by VU student-entrepreneurs

The Vanderbilt School of Engineering and VU's Owen GMS' Entrepreneurship Center are spawning a new generation of Nashville-based entrepreneurs

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Dream Systems founder targets healthcare technology
Dream Systems founder targets healthcare technology

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

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Tech Startup:  O'Connell launches SearchViz
Tech Startup: O'Connell launches SearchViz

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

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Waddey Patterson IP lawyer ranks rising
Waddey Patterson IP lawyer ranks rising
Firm founded by two former engineers will soon have a record number of Nashville-based lawyers
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Nashville Entrepreneur Center gets project manager
Nashville Entrepreneur Center gets project manager
Tech veteran of digital entertainment and online media is coordinating online resource center
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TTDC predicts venture-cap program will be 'over-subscribed'
TTDC predicts venture-cap program will be 'over-subscribed'

There may be fences to mend, but now it's time for the state's VCs to Cowboy Up and make a move

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Healthtech:  Zepherella's Tennessee roll-out set for Fall
Healthtech: Zepherella's Tennessee roll-out set for Fall

[updated] As 'transparency' and payment-cycle issues converge, PatientPay targets the front-end of the revenue cycle

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Update:  Moontoast's cap round closes, CEO named
Update: Moontoast's cap round closes, CEO named
[Updated and corrected 3:20 p.m.] Techventure veteran becomes CEO, while star performers back knowledge-net startup
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Judges like 'Nashville: Where Innovation Sings' for city branding
Judges like 'Nashville: Where Innovation Sings' for city branding

The annual Accelerator endurance and innovation test produces much food for thought.

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Airplay Direct chooses Nashville, attracts investors
Airplay Direct chooses Nashville, attracts investors
A native Music veteran and a tech-savvy investor have prevailed on early-stage digitainment company to call Music City home
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Startup:  Network Contract Solutions leverages legal experience
Startup: Network Contract Solutions leverages legal experience

[updated] Former Goldleaf counsel turns Angel money and admin frustrations into what's now Ncontracts

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CredenceHealth leverages Angel money and Feds' pressure
CredenceHealth leverages Angel money and Feds' pressure

With $17.2 billion soon under the scalpel, startup feels it has a better mousetrap for improving quality and financial returns

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General Assembly spotlights venture investing
General Assembly spotlights venture investing

The state's new private-equity director debuts and a VC panel gets the lowdown on controversial venture-funding proposal

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AT&T innovation chief will keynote Nashville event
AT&T innovation chief will keynote Nashville event
Middle Tennessee's regional tech-commercialization advocacy group will convene in April
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Tennessee layoffs rising at dawn of 2009
Tennessee layoffs rising at dawn of 2009
With Tennessee's toughest year for layoffs since 2001 behind us, late-arriving news indicates closings and layoffs will continue
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Opening gambit:  DisastersNet partners with HealthStream
Opening gambit: DisastersNet partners with HealthStream

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

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Some owners wary as Revenue's Farr argues for equity and 'true VCs'
Some owners wary as Revenue's Farr argues for equity and 'true VCs'
Amid an awful economy and with the dust from their last scrape still in the air, the State and some business interests may be squaring-off, once again
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Rising Stars: Rep. Cooper adds lawyer to staff
Rising Stars: Rep. Cooper adds lawyer to staff
5th District congressman adds young former Waller Lansden lawyer with strong entertainment ties
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Beat Check:  Sitemason. No news, just want you to know they're not hiring
Beat Check: Sitemason. No news, just want you to know they're not hiring
Two of Nashville's Internet veterans seem to be sailing through the economic downturn, in a venture that's really going somewhere, slowly.
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Emma 'always hungry' for talent, sails past $8MM
Emma 'always hungry' for talent, sails past $8MM

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

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VC panelists:  Entrepreneurs in good standing, please rise
VC panelists: Entrepreneurs in good standing, please rise

They're still paid to invest wisely, but watch-out for VCs wearing neckties. Yesterday's NCN panel provided depth for current outlook

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'Idea 67':  Shmerling offers entrepreneurial concept for Nashville
'Idea 67': Shmerling offers entrepreneurial concept for Nashville
If Nashville wants to keep good businesses here, it should leverage untapped ideas that abound in local companies
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VU's Owen: Lynskey takes startup helm, OEC successor named
VU's Owen: Lynskey takes startup helm, OEC successor named
Entrepreneurship program aims for smooth transition, as the man who connected Owen to the 'startup world' returns to the tech ventures he loves
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Law ventures simmer in Nashville
Law ventures simmer in Nashville

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

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KravTek Media prepares pitch to Nashville investors
KravTek Media prepares pitch to Nashville investors
Will Nashville investors greenlight this developing company? KravTek may help catapult Nashville's digital-media sector to stardom -- but first the spotlight's on raising money to make it happen.
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Belmont University is hatching new ventures
Belmont University is hatching new ventures
At 23, Kevin Jennings may represent the breed of entrepreneur being spawned in the Hatchery incubator at Belmont University. Drive, networks and family support play classic roles.
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Amid the recession, Gazelles, Geezers and LifeStyle Businesses
Amid the recession, Gazelles, Geezers and LifeStyle Businesses

Reflections on lifestyle and venture-backed businesses, amid the Great Recession.

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Tennessee Angels investors expanding U.S. reach
Tennessee Angels investors expanding U.S. reach

Budding U.S. network aims to increase deal flow and investment

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Nashville Attorney Newsletter
Nashville Attorney Newsletter

Working 'round the clock? Your time is precious. We compile news of lawyers, law firms, the judiciary, law education and much more. Pilot issues here. Please send us your ideas.

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