We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Spring Cohort of the TakeOff Accelerator—our premier program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs navigate the journey from ideation to launch. This year’s cohort includes a dynamic group of founders, each bringing innovative ideas and bold solutions to the market.
Meet the 2025 TakeOff Accelerator Cohort
Amity | Website
Founder: Kyle Hatcher
Solution: Connecting people through in-person, small group events to build meaningful friendships.
Art Beat Nashville | Website
Founder: Jessie Rosenblum
Solution: A digital marketplace for local artists to sell their work, supporting Nashville’s creative community.
Brothers Bagels | Website
Founder: Cody Dennis
Solution: Wholesale bagel producers & distributors serving large hotel and coffee chain clients.
BuySellAccounting.com | Website (Coming Soon)
Founder: Jonathan Raj
Solution: A marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of accounting firms for seamless transitions.
Collaborative Genius Consulting LLC | Website
Founder: Desiree Cisneros
Solution: Helping teams unlock their full potential through collaboration, engagement, and inclusive team dynamics.
CompendiGO LLC | Website
Founder: Eve Bowers
Solution: A collaborative learning platform empowering individuals to track and share knowledge about long COVID treatments.
Dataintellico LLC | Website
Founder: Sarika Agarwal
Solution: Business consulting and AI-driven enterprise analytics solutions.
Desiderium Solutions | Website
Founder: Jeremy Kovitch
Solution: Innovative cooking equipment for commercial kitchens, blending nostalgia with modern efficiency.
Encordia LLC | Website
Founder: Joel Becker
Solution: A piano learning SaaS app featuring the first generative AI-powered piano teacher.
Everybody Loves Nashville | Website
Founder: Sarah Jane Nelson
Solution: Longtime realtor expanding into interior design, helping clients with home purchases and renovations.
Hermetic Botanical Extraction Labs LLC | Website
Founder: Caroline Glover
Solution: Botanical extraction and testing lab supporting American farms and businesses.
IceBrekr | Website
Founder: David Castro
Solution: A paid mobile app offering advanced digital business card and CRM-like features to grow professional and personal networks.
LSV Motorcoach Resort | Website
Founder: Joey Locker
Solution: Tennessee’s first luxury motorcoach resort offering high-end amenities and long-term ownership opportunities.
Meddly LLC | Website
Founder: Eli Richey
Solution: A platform helping artists and event organizers capture, package, and release event recordings at little to no cost.
Merry Company Cocktails | Instagram
Founder: Kaleb Douglas
Solution: A pop-up bartending business expanding into packaged goods like syrups and non-alcoholic spirits.
Misogi Adventure Foods | Website
Founder: Gregg Knorn
Solution: Healthy energy bars without the junk—no seed oils, weird chemicals, or added sugar.
Personal INK | Website (Coming Soon)
Founder: Melinda Hinson Neely
Solution: Helping business leaders and entrepreneurs raise their thought leadership and visibility to achieve their goals.
Stub3 | Website
Founder: Stephen DeGrazia
Solution: Using Web3 technology to connect artists and their fans through POAPs and digital engagement.
The Hansen Way | Website
Founder: Lily Clayton Hansen
Solution: Custom storytelling projects that elevate corporate culture and brand narratives.
VUniverse & Reel-Coin | Website
Founder: Monica Brady
Solution: A personalized content discovery platform and a Web3 rewards system empowering users in the entertainment industry.
Walter Audio, LLC | Website
Founder: Erik Thompson
Solution: A sonic branding agency using sound and music to enhance advertising and brand identity.
What’s Next?
Over the next few months, these startups will embark on an intensive journey through the TakeOff Accelerator, gaining valuable mentorship, refining their business models, and accessing resources to accelerate their growth. Stay tuned as we share their progress and key milestones!
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Learn more about the TakeOff Accelerator and how you can be part of our next cohort. Apply here.
This program is supported by our partner, EO Nashville and Launch Tennessee.
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