What Makes a Great Pilot?
This post originally appeared in The Company Lab’s The Engine newsletter. Written by Tasia Malakasis, CEO, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) Based in Chattanooga, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a 501(c)(3)...
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How Founders Are Really Using AI
We recently hosted a packed Lunch & Learn about How to Work Smarter & Grow Faster with AI. We brought together entrepreneurs, marketers, operators, and tech leaders to talk candidly...
What Founders Really Need to Know About Raising Capital: Lessons from Capital 101
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC) kicked off its new Capital Event Series with Capital 101, a jam-packed primer on the funding landscape for early-stage founders. Led by Haley “Zap” Zapolski,...
From Grind to Growth: The Shift Every Entrepreneur Must Make
Written by Danny Pippin, NEC Advisor This post originally appeared in Danny Pippin’s Sunday Growth Insights Newsletter — a weekly dose of clarity, leadership tools, and behavioral science to help...
Democratizing Digital: How CLA’s Small Business Clients Are Using Technology to Transform
Partnering for Progress: How CLA Supports Small Business Growth through Innovation At the EC, we’re proud to work alongside organizations like CLA who are championing innovation for entrepreneurs and small...
Top 10 Lessons from Stuart McWhorter’s Conversation on Circle Back
In his recent conversation on Circle Back, TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter shared invaluable insights that reflect his journey through entrepreneurship, leadership, and public service. These lessons offer a unique perspective...
How to Set OKRs That Drive Results
Authored by: Project Healthcare Entrepreneurs-in-Residence: Brian Dailey, Haley Devlin, Jason Moore, and Carrie Nall Imagine a goal-setting system that helps your team align, focus, and achieve real results. At Stratasan,...
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...
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...