STARTUP FINALISTS
Agentis Longevity
Jimmy St Louis
Agentis Longevity is a clinically focused provider of comprehensive longevity care — including advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, and innovative anti-aging therapies. Their mission is to help patients take a proactive approach to their health, advancing longer, healthier, happier lives. They’re building a leading national platform by partnering with top-tier providers and driving growth through strategic marketing and new clinic openings. Their centralized support model empowers clinics to deliver exceptional care by providing resources in operations, finance, marketing, and clinical leadership via a dedicated Medical Advisory Board.
RECENT MILESTONES
- Served more than 15,000 patients through longevity & performance programs
- Expanded partnerships with national healthcare providers to deliver proactive wellness solutions
- Featured in industry press for innovation in preventative medicine
- Achieved significant year-over-year revenue growth
LIFE COORDINATED Commonwealth PACE Inc
Nancy Everitt & Peter Kapolas
LIFE COORDINATED is reshaping what it means to age in America—starting with communities that have long been left behind. Founded with grit and urgency, the company delivers the nationally recognized PACE Model of Care (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) through a bold, fully integrated approach. As both a health plan and a medical provider, LIFE COORDINATED manages every facet of care—doctor visits, prescriptions, physical therapy, transportation, meals, and even home safety repairs—so that frail adults 55+ can remain at home, surrounded by the people and communities they love.
The team exists to change the trajectory of eldercare, proving that independence, dignity, and compassion can be scaled sustainably.
RECENT MILESTONES
- Launched first rural PACE center in Western Kentucky, with only one hospitalization in the first 10 months of operations
- Purchased second site in Winchester, KY, set to open in late 2025
- Earned national URAC accreditation for Care Management & Transitions of Care
- Secured conditional approval for $1.1M grant funding to support Site 2 launch
- Achieved 700% revenue growth in the first year of operations
UnityAI
Edmund Jackson, Jason Parker, & Cody Hall
UnityAI is tackling one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges: operational complexity. Founded in 2023 by former health system engineers and data scientists, the company is building an intelligent system of action that simplifies scheduling, staffing, logistics, and other processes that weigh down clinicians and staff.
Unlike traditional healthcare IT platforms that focus on documentation and billing, UnityAI is designed to orchestrate real-time care delivery—automating routine tasks, uniting siloed workflows, and freeing caregivers to spend more time with patients and less time managing systems. By reimagining how operations are coordinated, UnityAI is helping healthcare move beyond “this is how it’s always been done” to a future where efficiency and compassion work hand in hand.
RECENT MILESTONES
- Engaged more than 200k patients each month through VoiceAI scheduling agents
- Expanded to over 50 clinics nationwide, with 200+ new locations planned this year
- Grew customer base to include five national-scale provider platforms
- Increased revenue 5X to more than $3M in 2025, with continued rapid growth
- Grew team to 20 employees, the majority based in Nashville, TN
- Secured $1.5M in new investment from Nashville-based VC firms in 2025
GROWTH FINALISTS
Care Sherpa
Jessica Walker
Care Sherpa is a healthcare engagement company helping providers turn patient interest into measurable outcomes. Founded by Jessica Walker after nearly two decades inside the healthcare system, the company was born from her determination to close the gaps that leave patients stalled between curiosity and care.
Bootstrapped from the ground up, Care Sherpa combines personalized human outreach, AI-assisted tools, and real-time insights to guide patients with empathy while giving providers the clarity to grow smarter, not just bigger. By meeting patients at their most uncertain moments, Care Sherpa is redefining what trust and access look like in healthcare.
RECENT MILESTONES
- 28% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth
- Achieved 6,400% Year-Over-Year Profit Growth
- Expanded With Two Major Health Systems
- Launched AI-Driven Quality Coaching Platform
- Grew the team 20% to 18 Employees
DYNTL
Charles Lusk
DYNTL is a healthcare service company reinventing how large organizations deliver dental care. Founded by Charles Lusk, whose family roots in dentistry inspired a focus on clinical expertise and patient experience, DYNTL was born from a simple question during a visit to a major corporate campus: where is the dental office?
The company now partners with leading institutions to design and operate turnkey onsite, near-site, and digitally native dental clinics. These clinics bring the quality and personalization of private practice into workplace and campus environments, improving whole-body health, productivity, and morale while bridging the critical connection between medical and dental care.
RECENT MILESTONES
- Launched the largest employer-driven grief and loss program in the U.S.
- Partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to deliver support programs
- Graduated from the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s InFlight accelerator
- Recognized nationally for pioneering a new category in workplace wellness
- Expanded digital offerings to reach employees in multiple industries
Solace Implant Center & Oral Surgery
Eva Angelina Romero
Solace Implant Center and Oral Surgery is a state-of-the-art, boutique oral surgery practice based in Nashville, co-founded with the vision to restore confidence, dignity, and quality of life through transformative dental care. The practice specializes in wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, and full-mouth restorations—particularly the All-on-4® procedure.
What sets Solace apart is its commitment to patient-centered care and accessibility. The team combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate service, ensuring that every patient—from those seeking cosmetic improvements to those in desperate need of a second chance—feels safe, supported, and understood. Solace also serves a diverse community with bilingual services and partnerships with local clinics and nonprofits, reaching patients who are often overlooked by traditional providers.
RECENT MILESTONES
- Recognized as a Nobel Biocare All-on-4® Center of Excellence (2024), one of the few practices nationwide to earn this distinction
- Achieved 25% year-over-year growth while maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction
- Named Top Specialist by Nashville Lifestyles for the 10th consecutive year
- Hosted the 8th annual “Smile for Christmas” giveaway, providing free, life-changing restorations to patients in need
- Preparing to launch nonprofit arm Project SHINE in 2025 to expand access to oral surgery for uninsured and underserved patients
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