| 1301. |  Meharry Medical College Data Science Institute to impact
health policy, talent pipeline, clinical standards
Years of work have prepared Meharry researchers to play influential role by drawing data from Nashville General Hospital.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 19, 2018 10:31 am
|
| 1302. |  Brookings: TN located in 'Heartland' region
with weakspot for entrepreneurship
A sobering report from Brookings Institution researchers inevitably shows there's work yet to be done.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, October 18, 2018 7:30 am
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| 1303. |  Margaret Dolan named to succeed Charlie Brock as CEO of Launch Tennessee
Longtime entrepreneurial consultant and Ingram Industries executive gets the nod.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, October 9, 2018 9:21 am
|
| 1304. |  NTC-MTSU Tech Workforce Report 2018
Nashville Technology Council and MTSU demonstrate shortage of tech talent in Middle Tennessee
adapted from press release / Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:19 am
|
| 1305. |  HealthStream Q3 earnings ahead, with analysts poised on the sidelines
[update] A unique Tennessee business makes its way step-by-step through SaaS growth-company terrain.
By Milt Capps Updated 17 Ja 2019 / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2018 2:22 pm
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| 1306. |  TN innovators seek i6 Challenge grants for innovation, entrepreneurship
Regardless of grant outcomes, these strategic proposals warrant scrutiny across Tennessee.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:44 pm
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| 1307. |  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.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, September 26, 2018 2:00 pm
|
| 1308. |  Drug-discovery linchpin PMI BioPharma Solutions hoists flag in Tennessee
The word is just getting out about new entrant in Tennessee biopharm ecosystem.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 5:00 pm
|
| 1309. |  VentureNotes September 4, 2018
New tech CEO, Ingram M&A, capital raises, data sciences, and more.
By Milt Capps - updated 22 Jan 2019 / Published Tuesday, September 4, 2018 12:15 pm
|
| 1310. |  VU-branded 'Vanderbilt Coding Boot Camp' to debut via Trilogy partnership
Helping meet tech-talent demand in Nashville beyond, while extending VU brand are among primary goals.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:45 am
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| 1311. | Chart: Women-Owned Businesses 2018
Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 11:36 am
|
| 1312. |  FINTOP Capital DealCloud exit transaction marks Joe Maxwell's first as a VC
Entrepreneurial operator turned VC says his new role is a really good fit.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 4:54 pm
|
| 1313. | 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.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, August 13, 2018 10:29 am
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| 1314. |  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.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, August 10, 2018 4:31 pm
|
| 1315. |  Startup AVVAY taking the Oy! out of briefly using venues, talent, services
[updated] With capraise underway, Techstars grad says knowledge of painpoints, plus discipline and data are crucial.
By Milt Capps updated 13 Sept 2018 / Published Thursday, August 9, 2018 2:30 pm
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| 1316. |  U.S. Marine Veteran forms ECD Capital Partners,
Opportunity Zone Fund in Nashville
Federally legislated OZFund prepares for take-off roll in Tennessee.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:45 pm
|
| 1317. |  Vreeland confirms Jumpstart Capital's
SimplifyASC and HIGI SH LLC investments
[Updated] While still growing its $30MM-$50MM growth fund, JSCap adds notches to its moneybelt.
By Milt Capps updated 22 Aug 2018 1650 / Published Friday, August 3, 2018 3:00 pm
|
| 1318. |  JumpFund spurs women-led investment,
entrepreneurship, economic development
Having raised north of $7MM and bet on nearly two-dozen ventures, firm founders have traction.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, August 2, 2018 3:30 pm
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| 1319. |  HC adaptive learning entrant OnSomble targets Nashville, mulls capraise
Healthtech startup signals emergence from customer validation -- and it's ready to tackle Nashville market.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, July 25, 2018 5:15 pm
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| 1320. |  Guest commentary: Growing SaaS requires shift to Account Based Selling
With Investors and Entrepreneurs focusing strongly on Growth and Performance, VNC invites a SaaS benchmarking expert to comment.
By Lauren Kelley, CEO and Founder OPEXengine / Published Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:14 am
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| 1321. |  Mountain Group affiliate targets raising $125MM in venture capital funds
[updated] New fund may continue trend of Life Sciences and Technology investments.
By Milt Capps updated 2:37pm / Published Friday, July 13, 2018 8:12 am
|
| 1322. |  Cleantech startup Active Energy Systems maps path toward market
Clean Energy commercialization gets boost via ORNL's Innovation Crossroads
By Larisa Brass and Milt Capps / Published Friday, July 6, 2018 10:30 am
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| 1323. |  ORNL's Innovation Crossroads energy startup accelerator preps for Cohort 3
[updated] The applications window will soon open for the DOE-backed technology commercialization program.
By Larisa Brass and Milt Capps / Published Friday, July 6, 2018 2:30 pm
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| 1324. |  B2B Beachy startup aims to 'take over the beach' as it eyes capital raises
[updated] Nashville co-founder Matt Houston puts early focus on bizdev, leadership, culture and efficient use of capital.
By Milt Capps updated / Published Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:47 am
|
| 1325. |  Blockchain startup The Opinion Economy maps token, ICO, equity offerings
CEO maps next five years to ensure an extensible platform and array of options for owners.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:29 am
|
| 1326. |  Venture Notes - June 13, 2018
Capital raises by SportsSense, 7 Springs, Branch Technology, Ambition, Freightwaves and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 5:00 pm
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| 1327. |  Files - June 6, 2018 - HHS Startup Day Agenda & Release
Here's the skinny on HHS Startup Day in Nashville, cosponsored by NHCC, LSTN, et al.
Staff / Published Tuesday, June 5, 2018 3:20 pm
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| 1328. |  Stuart McWhorter leads formation of D17 Ventures media/tech-oriented VC
[Updated] $6MM raise apparently found quick acceptance - McWhorter foresees $100MM impact.
By Milt Capps updated 3:42pm 4 June 2018 / Published Monday, June 4, 2018 12:15 pm
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| 1329. |  NVille's Virtuoso Surgical talks with coastal bankers
ahead of $3MM Seed raise
Technology commercialization venture preps Seed and letter-round raises.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 30, 2018 4:30 pm
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| 1330. |  Petra Capital files for $150 Million Growth Fund IV
Twenty-one-year-old firm could hit $600MM raised since inception.
By Milt Capps Updated 4 June 2020 / Published Wednesday, May 30, 2018 5:20 pm
|
| 1331. |  Urmy: Artist Growth's new CEO drives capital raises for roadmap, scaleup
[updated] A bevy of partnerships and a Series C capital raise north of $5MM may be in-the-offing.
By Milt Capps updated 28 June 2018 / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 5:00 pm
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| 1332. |  NIH Awards Second $1 Million Grant to Nashville Data Science Company IQuity Labs Inc.
More nondilutive capital for data-oriented lifesciences company.
adapted from submitted release / Published Monday, May 7, 2018 3:47 pm
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| 1333. |  American Hometown Publishing to 'saturate' mid-TN with Rover media
[updated] Nashville PE West End Holdings is powering the hyperlocal media push.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 30, 2018 2:45 pm
|
| 1334. |  WeCounsel relocates headquarters to Franklin from Chattanooga
CEO says company's offering is 'widely applicable' in healthcare.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 30, 2018 11:40 am
|
| 1335. |  Growth-equity firm SSM Partners eyes Nashville investment opportunities
[updated] With dry powder and 60 transactions under its belt, SSM relishes HealthIT, ecommerce, marcom companies.
By Milt Capps updated / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2018 10:30 am
|
| 1336. | Blockchain: Will Gov. Haslam affix his name
to electronic transactions amendment?
[updated] Some see Tennessee getting a boost from the legislation, others less sanguine.
By Milt Capps updated March 23, 2018 / Published Tuesday, March 20, 2018 3:45 pm
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| 1337. |  VU inventors' Adaptive Technology startup faces IntelliCane funding hurdles
Startup commercializing VU IP to reduce injury, death and mitigate $50BN annual medical spend.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, March 19, 2018 10:45 am
|
| 1338. |  Porter Road Butcher's new online recipe may call for Series A capital
[updated] Seed raise underway, startup sees e-commerce and fresh capital producing a national footprint.
By Milt Capps updated April 27, 2021 / Published Thursday, February 22, 2018 2:15 pm
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| 1339. |  Fuller drives FreightWaves startup, revs-up Blockchain in Transport Alliance
[Updated] Startup completed $13M Series A.
By Milt Capps updated July 24, 2020 / Published Tuesday, February 13, 2018 3:45 pm
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| 1340. | Increased budget for LaunchTN uncertain as influentials ponder the matter
LaunchTN funding would rise in latest interpretation from state agencies.
Milt Capps Update 1520 6 Feb 2018 / Published Monday, February 5, 2018 4:49 pm
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| 1341. |  Nashville Technology Council honors 9th Annual NTC Awards winners
Standouts in 14 categories are singled-out for techcentric leadership.
Staff / Published Friday, January 26, 2018 2:13 pm
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| 1342. |  Launch Tennessee gameplan may eventually include $50MM Fund of Funds
There are similar models in Georgia and other states, some involving a mix of public and private funds.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, January 26, 2018 5:21 pm
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| 1343. |  Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds
CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 25, 2018 11:08 am
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| 1344. |  LaunchTN Impact Fund investor committee announced
Six veterans of early-stage entrepreneurial investment have screened 18 companies.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 25, 2018 2:49 pm
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| 1345. |  Venture Notes - 22 January 2018
17 updates ranging from Fintech, Soccer and Patient warming, to new platforms, VCs and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, January 22, 2018 4:30 pm
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| 1346. |  Rosenblatt departs Frost Brown for SVP/GC role at Tech-centric BTC Inc.
After helping anchor the upstart Nashville blockchain-crypto community, this lawyer moves over.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 4:00 pm
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| 1347. |  TennSMART Consortium eyes bigger TN role in 'intelligent mobility' industry
At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018 4:30 pm
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| 1348. |  Healthy Eating: Jumpstart Capital takes a taste of startup Menud
Girded with Lean Startup mindset, startup moves to finish Seed and launch Series A rounds.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, December 18, 2017 5:30 pm
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| 1349. |  Ascension's incubation chief invites solutions for 'jobs that need to be done'
Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 12:00 pm
|
| 1350. |  Beacon Center poll says State incentive wasteful, while Entertainment, Blockchain, other industries mobilize for Capitol Hill action
'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, December 12, 2017 3:00 pm
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| 1351. |  NBIC Incubator Clients Nov. 13, 2017
Current listing.
from NBIConline / Published Monday, November 13, 2017 2:52 pm
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| 1352. |  Four TN startups to pitch this week during Life Science Tennessee conclave
[updated] IQuity, SafeStamp, Frontier Diagnostics, Neurodyne pitch to local VCs.
By Milt Capps updated 5:08pm 8 Nov 17 / Published Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:56 pm
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| 1353. | ITIF: Tennessee has risen sharply in New Economy Index
[updated] A pronounced rise in overall ranking comes with weaker showing on some of 25 dimensions.
By Milt Capps updated 7 Nov 2017 1717 / Published Monday, November 6, 2017 10:15 am
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| 1354. |  Reg A+ candidate? Franklin startup Grabbr
eyes Publishing, Music, Med, Financial
[updated] Veteran of the publishing world see wide application for his new platform and may trigger new breed IPO.
By Milt Capps updated 12 March 2019 / Published Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1:45 pm
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| 1355. |  'Person First Alliance' emerges in response to Brookings' HealthIT challenge
Designation of leader for coalition's next phase of work may bring acceleration.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, October 16, 2017 5:15 pm
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| 1356. |  Nashville Technology Council outlines Tech progress, priorities
Update spans emphasis on 'Creativity', new HealthTech vertical group and more.
Submitted / Published Thursday, October 5, 2017 8:00 am
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| 1357. |  Michael Dukes' brand coming to life in high-touch Royal Circus retailer
[Updated] Decades after busking in Paris, adopting a child in Nepal and building brands for others, Nashvillian unfurls new banner.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017 11:45 am
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| 1358. |  With Nashville tech players aboard, Po.et Foundation reports $10MM funding
Updated 26 Sept 2017 - Startup spearheads international open-source initiative for Proof of Existence
Milt Capps updated 10 Aug 2017 0854 / Published Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 1359. |  Impact Lab cohort members unveiled by Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance
Teams' targets range from community dev, to opioid addiction and improving human rights in apparel supply chain.
adapted from submitted materials / Published Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:52 am
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| 1360. |  Nashville: Media, Entertainment & Technology Alliance to lobby, form PAC
[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.
Milt Capps updated 15 May 2018 / Published Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:00 pm
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| 1361. | LaunchTN eyes creation of model anti-sexual harassment policy
Exec says harassment 'unacceptable' and LaunchTN will advocate broad adoption of planned policy model
Milt Capps / Published Monday, July 17, 2017 5:45 pm
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| 1362. |  TwelveStone Health Partners aims to connect acute-, post-acute worlds
[updated] Company's $3.35MM capital infusion from Claritas Capital to help expand footprint and advance technology.
Milt Capps updated July 24, 2018 / Published Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:00 pm
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| 1363. |  Claritas Cornerstone Fund likely to invest in 4 to 6 more companies
[updated] Firm's investor-relations director sees great opportunity, great lifestyle in Nashville area.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 20, 2017 4:35 pm
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| 1364. |  VU School of Medicine ramps-up The Radx incubator
with 17 entrants in Innovation Challenge
Incubator management plans to keep potential businesses on-pace for development, commercialization.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, June 19, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 1365. |  RADx Innovation Challenge cohort of May 15, 2017
Seventeen concepts that could become businesses, spawned by new incubator.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, June 19, 2017 3:30 pm
|
| 1366. |  Advisors: FBT attorney Josh Rosenblatt deep-dives Blockchain
FBT Blockchain practice has nearly a dozen clients operating in the emerging space.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:15 pm
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| 1367. |  Lured by 36|86, Sportstech startup UPGRADED's founder
just might be biggest TN Titans fan in the Bay Area
He's taking a break from raising capital for his blockchain-powered tix-management startup.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 1368. |  Vanderbilt University steps-up pace in pursuit of international agenda
VU seeks reputational gains, greater awareness of research, more diversity.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 22, 2017 3:45 pm
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| 1369. |  CEO: Startup CEAdvisory doesn't rule-out some M&A ahead of strategic exit
Global continuing professional education demand is viewed as rising sharply.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:45 pm
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| 1370. |  VC Innova Memphis ignites $31MM RBIC fund,
projects 20 transactions by year-end 2018
Robotics, analytics, decision-support tech -- it's not your Grandma's Ag anymore.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 15, 2017 11:11 am
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| 1371. |  Tennessee doubles down on LaunchTN, 36|86 looms as inflection point
A rich program with speakers by the dozen, including 10 VCs on the stage.
Venture Nashville Connections / Published Sunday, May 14, 2017 2:06 pm
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| 1372. |  Memphis Agritech: The Seam launches blockchain venture,
considers capital strategy for product roadmap, global footprint
Parentco backers have big footprints, but want company of global investors to create 'network effect'
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:15 am
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| 1373. |  Condra's Amplion Clinical Communications elevates Grant to presidency
Cisco, Adreima, IBM veteran shoulders growth-stage responsibilities.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 9:15 am
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| 1374. |  At Satchel Health, Macy to CPO, succeeded as CEO by Lanson Hyde
Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.
adapted from submitted release / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 9:45 am
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| 1375. |  FINTECH: Organically grown StrategyCorps remains
'intentionally opportunistic' about M&A
Company conceived by media entrepreneurs Bill King, Greg Thurman is aware of broad options.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 27, 2017 2:45 pm
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| 1376. |  NPREX eyes capital raises for direct-licensing performing rights platform
High-school chums partner-up on platform that prompt some to circumnavigate incumbents.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 3:41 pm
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| 1377. |  A message for Readers from the VNC Publisher
An invitation from Milt Capps, editor and publisher of Venture Nashville.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 1378. |  Brett Jackson takes helm as CEO of Digital Reasoning Systems
Venture-backed, 17-year-old firm gets veteran exec as CEO.
Staff / Published Thursday, April 20, 2017 3:45 pm
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| 1379. |  As General Assembly grinds along, some notes on TNInvestco and more
Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 17, 2017 4:15 pm
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| 1380. |  VU Law & Innovation, Blockchain, Hack events set this week
Exploring ramifications of blockchain, hacking for nonprofits and more at VU.
from submitted materials / Published Monday, April 3, 2017 3:00 pm
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| 1381. | Expansion-minded Launch Tennessee funding at-issue,
while Seed Fund proposal still likely to see daylight
With the General Assembly and Governor in full budget mode, LaunchTN assesses its options.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, March 21, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 1382. |  The TENN: Rendever eyes $1.5MM Seed raise
for VR platform for assisted-living
[Updated] Cambridge, Mass. healthcare startup won birth in Tennessee master accelerator.
Milt Capps updated / Published Tuesday, March 21, 2017 2:00 pm
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| 1383. |  Gov. Haslam senses Tennessee 'making headway' in tech commercialization
LaunchTN CEO agrees it'd be great to have more data and analyses about all this.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 13, 2017 8:45 am
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| 1384. |  Event: BTC Media offers VNC readers access to Distributed: Markets
Convergence of Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Tech for FinServices, Fintech, Cap Markets, Insurance
Adapted from submitted sponsor releases / Published Monday, February 13, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 1385. |  Capital Confirmation tops Nashville Technology Council Awards roster
14 accolades awarded during annual event.
Staff / Published Friday, January 27, 2017 8:22 am
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| 1386. |  Nashville startup PredictGov joins Duke Law Tech Lab, eyes capital raises
AI-Machine Learning-oriented startup must consider other HQ cities.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, January 23, 2017 8:00 am
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| 1387. |  iCitizen eyes $5MM-$10MM Series A, cites increased traction
[Updated] Founded in 2012, startup said last June it was upgrading site, adding team.
Milt Capps Originally published 6/29/16 / Published Sunday, January 22, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 1388. |  Dashiff departs MedCare Investments to head
Healthcare Services at Cannaccord Genuity
Veteran i-banker moves to bigger house.
Adapted from submitted release / Published Friday, January 20, 2017 12:53 pm
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| 1389. |  Outgrowing startup ranks, Confirmation.com keeps pushing its envelope
[Updated] Still-evolving company looks at Medicaid, Big Banks, blockchain technology and international.
Milt Capps updated 21 June 2019 / Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:30 pm
|
| 1390. |  Nashville cryptocurrency founder adopts 'open kimono' for disclosure
Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.
Milt Capps updated 22 Aug. 2017 / Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:00 pm
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| 1391. |  Angel Capital Group eyes creating microfund focused on Nashville HealthIT
Persistence drives continued evolution for Seed-oriented group amid Series A crunch.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, January 9, 2017 9:12 am
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| 1392. |  Maptic eyes capital raise for mapping, analytics platform
targeting the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 3, 2017 8:45 am
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| 1393. |  Venture Notes - 3 January 2017
Accelerator takeoffs, Marijuana, TechStars visit, capital raises and more.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 3, 2017 8:30 am
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| 1394. |  InSage's 2nd Data Monetization event Feb. 1 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
[Updated] Event focuses on hidden earnings and risk inherent in deep user-data dives.
Adapted from submission - Updated Jan. 5, 2017 / Published Tuesday, January 3, 2017 8:00 am
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| 1395. |  Nashville Mayor Barry names Kelsey Metro's first Chief Strategy Officer
Exec to ensure alignment of budget priorities with priorities of Nashville residents.
Metro/Nashville press release / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 3:53 pm
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| 1396. |  Venture Notes - Dec. 5, 2016
Update on Angel Tax Credit, Jobs recruitment and more.
Milt Capps updated Dec. 6, 2016 5:24pm / Published Monday, December 5, 2016 8:30 am
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| 1397. | Nashville Technology Council opens Tech Hill Commons with Comcast help
Expanded quarters and event space could raise nonprofit NTC's community profile.
adapted from submitted release / Published Tuesday, November 29, 2016 9:00 am
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| 1398. |  Apto maps capraises through 2019, targets expat adaptation in U.S., abroad
[updated] Startup near-term to add Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and support for English-speakers abroad.
Milt Capps Updated / Published Monday, November 28, 2016 8:45 am
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| 1399. |  Big Win!? Edgenet sells control stake to P/E Marlin Equity Partners
[Updated] A turnaround reaps private equity rewards.
Milt Capps updated January 2019 / Published Monday, November 21, 2016 8:30 am
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| 1400. |  Life Science TN convenes GOP panel here to mull Election 2016's impact
Journalists to be excluded, Dem's not invited to panel.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2016 5:00 pm
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