Capital Funding as a Tool
Insights from the Capital Compass Panel Funding isn’t the milestone—it’s the escalator. The wrong capital creates constraints that can weigh down otherwise viable businesses. Startups have plenty of risk; don’t...
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Luck Favors the Bold: Why Entrepreneurs Can’t Leave Success to Chance
Entrepreneurship often feels like a gamble—some ideas take off, while others fizzle out. But if you look closely at the founders who succeed, one thing becomes clear: it’s not luck...
Grade A Construction: Building Success with Growth and Grit
At the 2024 NEXT Awards, Grade A Construction took home the Growth in Real Estate and Construction award, a testament to its rapid expansion and industry leadership. Recognized by Nashville...
Circle Back Season 5 with J. Tod Fetherling
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Circle Back! Today’s guest is the extraordinary J. Tod Fetherling, an entrepreneur, innovator, and leader who has been at the forefront of digital transformation...
A Win Worth Celebrating: How Woody Baum’s Success Can Inspire You to Apply for the 2025 NEXT Awards
Every entrepreneur dreams of making an impact, but some turn that dream into a reality faster than anyone imagined. In 2024, Woody Baum, founder and CEO of Local Infusion, did...
Be Smart About Where You’re Stupid
Guest Author: John Anderson, InFlight‘s Entrepreneur-in-Residence The Eye-Opening Question That Changed My Perspective I remember a meeting with one of our advisors, shortly after I became a...
Nashville Entrepreneur Center Announces Record Participation in 2025 Spring Program Cohort
Nashville, TN (February 24, 2025) – Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC) is proud to announce a record-breaking level of interest and participation in its 2025 spring program cohort, demonstrating the growing...
TakeOff Accelerator Welcomes 2025 Spring Cohort
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...
Twendé Accelerator Welcomes 2025 Spring Cohort
We are proud to introduce Twende’s 2025 Spring Cohort. This accelerator program is designed to support Black and Brown founders in scaling their businesses by providing strategic mentorship, funding opportunities,...