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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...

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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,...

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Project FinTech Welcomes 2025 Spring Cohort

We are excited to introduce Project FinTech’s 2025 Spring Cohort—a program designed to accelerate the next generation of financial technology startups. These founders are tackling challenges in payments, lending, compliance,...

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Project Healthcare 2024

Project Healthcare Accelerator Welcomes 2025 Spring Cohort

Our Project Healthcare Accelerator is once again driving innovation in the healthcare industry by welcoming a diverse and dynamic cohort of startups focused on improving patient outcomes, increasing efficiency, and...

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Katie Radel

Why CEO Visibility Matters to Investors

Guest Author: EC Advisor Katie Radel is the founder and CEO of Ripple Consulting Group, a public relations firm that helps executives and organizations take up more space and be...

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Ray’Chel Wilson

Ray’Chel Wilson Joins Polaris Leadership Network as a Fintech Leader

At Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we love celebrating our founders’ wins—and today, we’re spotlighting Ray’Chel Wilson, co-founder of ForOurLastNames and a participant in our Project FinTech 2025 Spring cohort. Ray’Chel Wilson...

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Yesi Sevilla: Reinventing Education & Redefining Mentorship

Yesi Sevilla: Reinventing Education and Redefining Mentorship

The Search for Stability For Yesi Sevilla, stability was always an elusive promise—one that countless professionals have chased in an era of layoffs and corporate restructuring. Despite years of dedication...

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How to Develop a Winning Strategic Plan for Your Business

A well-crafted strategic plan is crucial for guiding your business toward growth and long-term success. It provides clear direction, aligns your team, and ensures everyone is working toward common goals....

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Jeff Kasper: Betting on Himself and Owning His Time

Jeff Kasper: Betting on Himself and Owning His Time

From College Graduate to Entrepreneur For EC Member Jeff Kasper, entrepreneurship was never just about making money—it was about freedom. From the moment he started hosting events and selling protein...

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