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When Fundraising Gets Real: Lessons from a $3M Healthcare Raise

Amy Green and Brandon Ziemann just closed $3 million in Series A funding for Mamaya Health from LFE Capital and Spitha Capital. But their fundraising journey wasn’t about perfect pitch...

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EC Kicks Off Fall 2025 Accelerators with 95 Companies, 100+ Founders Across 5 Programs

Something remarkable just happened at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. We selected 95 companies and 100+ founders for our Fall 2025 programs from hundreds of applications. These aren’t your typical early-stage...

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TakeOff Accelerator Welcomes Fall 2025 Cohort

We’re excited to introduce the Fall 2025 TakeOff Accelerator cohort—our go-to-market accelerator for founders who’ve built strong foundations and are ready to accelerate growth. These 23 companies are turning early...

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Fall 2025 Programs Kick Off

InFlight Accelerator Welcomes Fall 2025 Cohort

With great pride, we introduce the Fall 2025 Cohort of the InFlight Accelerator—our program built for founders who’ve proven their business works and are now focused on scaling. This cohort...

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Twendé Accelerator Welcomes Fall 2025 Cohort

We’re proud to introduce the Fall 2025 Twendé Cohort—our accelerator designed to champion and support Black founders who are building companies that drive innovation, opportunity, and community impact. This group...

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Project Healthcare Welcomes Fall 2025 Cohort

We’re excited to introduce the Fall 2025 Project Healthcare Cohort—our accelerator for founders who know that true healthcare innovation requires expertise, insight, and collaboration. This group of 14 companies...

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Project FinTech Welcomes Fall 2025 Cohort

We’re excited to introduce the Fall 2025 Project FinTech Cohort—our accelerator for founders who know that the future of financial services is built at the intersection of finance and...

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Cal Turner Jr. on Circle Back Podcast

From Overshoes to the Rose Garden: Cal Turner Jr.’s Story of Family, Service, and Success

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of the Circle Back Podcast, Cal Turner Jr.—Hall of Famer and former CEO of Dollar General—joins host Sam Davidson for a masterclass in legacy...

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2025 Financial Services NEXT Awards Finalists

STARTUP FINALISTS Contractor Financial Services, LLC Angie Huddleston ContractorFinancialServices.net Contractor Financial Services (CFS) helps construction contractors, trades, and real estate developers gain financial clarity and control so they can grow...

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