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Navigate Podcast – Episode 1: How To Navigate Nashville’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

You know that business plan you have scribbled out on the back of a bar napkin? That Google Drive folder with all those great ideas for startups or tech platforms that will revolutionize an industry? That cool app you always wanted to create... If only you knew, “Where do I start and who do I talk to first?”.

Buckle up and get ready to test-drive Season One of Navigate, a brand-new podcast dedicated to helping budding business owners like yourself maneuver through the myriad of resources that make up Nashville’s fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Think of it as your GPS to business success!

Nashville’s Top Entrepreneurs and Startups Recognized at 2018 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame

The 2018 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs' Hall of Fame, held November 7, 2018, at Rocketown celebrated the rebels, visionaries, and game changers who have made a significant impact on the economy in Middle Tennessee. All stages of companies, from emerging startups to well-established market movers, were celebrated during this SOLD OUT event as contributors to making Nashville one of the best cities in the U.S. to start a business.

NAHCC Announces Partnership with the EC, Co-hosts Diversity and Inclusion Panel

Earlier this month, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a special reception and Corporate Leader Diversity and Inclusion Panel to announce a new partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) to increase membership diversity. The announcement adds to the growing network of NAHCC's strategic resource partners.

The Essential Question for Every Entrepreneur

This is a guest post by Alex J. Hughes, an EC advisor, software product manager, and writer. Join his reading list for 5+ monthly book recommendations–with free reading notes so you can dig in–and his latest articles.

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Advisor Spotlight: Paul Zamek

With almost 30 years of experience as President and CEO of his own digital media and entertainment marketing company, EC Advisor Paul Zamek brings extensive experience in aspects of artist management, entertainment, and technology to each of his meetings. We are so excited to have him (and his impressive taste in hats!) as a part of our Advisor Program network!

Renee Bobb: Building Opportunities Beyond Basketball

One of the joys of entrepreneurship is that it allows you to chase your lifelong passions and dreams. For Renee Bobb, that passion is basketball. From being an All-American in high school to playing Division I and representing her country playing for the US Navy, Renee has followed that passion her whole life.

However, when she moved to Nashville 10 years ago, she noticed that Nashville didn’t have any competitive basketball leagues. At that point, Renee had been an entrepreneur for a decade, so she thought to herself, “Hey, I can do something about this.” From that idea came the Music City Icons, a semi-professional women’s basketball team based right here in Nashville.

From Corporate to Startup: Craig’s Founder Story

Craig Margolius, Founder of SYPCOFFEE, shares how to navigate consumer feedback. Learn more about his story.

Member Spotlight: Brittany Chase

Brittany Chase is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Musicology and Ethnomusicology at Vanderbilt University and Belmont University. She specializes in American Popular Music and also teaches courses in World Music and the intersections of Music, Identity and Diversity.

Advisor Spotlight: Danielle Torrez

Danielle, one of our awesome EC Advisors, is highly energized by investing in people, goal setting and achievement, brand strategy, online marketing initiatives, creative collaborations and teamwork. My favorite things in this world are people and pizza. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Experience Global.