Founder Feature

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...

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NEXT Awards

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...

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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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Driving Impact and Growth – Dynasti Hunt Harris and Tayden Impact Partners

At Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we love celebrating the success of our alumni, especially when their hard work, vision, and perseverance lead to transformative growth. Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight Dynasti...

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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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Jake Clark's Entrepreneurial Journey

Jake Clark’s Entrepreneurial Journey

The Beginning of Jake’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Early Lessons in Real Estate NEC Member Jake Clark’s entrepreneurial journey began long before he ever realized it. Growing up, he watched his father navigate...

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Learn Courage in Entrepreneurship from Masheka

Learn from Masheka: Courage in Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Masheka Anderson-Turner Masheka Anderson-Turner, the powerhouse behind BrightSkies Business Services and a current Nashville EC member, has turned over two decades of accounting expertise into a thriving business...

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From One-Person Startup to Global Impact: The Success Story of Research Lifecycle Solutions

The biotech and MedTech industries are rife with challenges, with 90% of biotech companies failing within their first decade. But for Research Lifecycle Solutions (RLS) and its founder, Shaherah Yancy,...

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