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...
Events
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,...
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...
Five Reasons to Sponsor Entrepreneurs’ Big Night
Align Brand with Entrepreneurship Mission: This increased visibility will align your brand as one who lifts entrepreneurs and supports the EC mission of increasing success for entrepreneurs. Grow Your Network:...
Get Ready for the 2024 NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame
This October, Nashville’s entrepreneurial community is set to shine at the much-anticipated 2024 NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame, generously presented by Amazon. Mark your calendars for October 21st...
Two Local Founders Win a Spot On Entrepreneur Venture’s Elevator Pitch
As part of a nation-wide tour to find promising business concepts, Entrepreneur Ventures partnered with the EC to host The Consumer Challenge, a pitch competition for consumer-focused startups. Four local...
February: Small Business Opportunities from The Mayor’s Office
February is Black History Month, a time when we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled – and continue to struggle – with adversity to achieve full citizenship...
FinTech Founders Find Connections in Chattanooga and Memphis
Wintery storms caused a necessary pivot for Project FinTech’s Roadshow that was set to take place the second week of January. While four cities were scheduled in-person, the EC’s Project...
2023 NEXT Awards Winners Unveiled
Backed by Amazon, recognizing Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs for their growth and economic impact on the city Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2023) – Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) announced the winners for...