EC Event
EC Happy Hour & Trivia
Drinks, snacks, and trivia at the EC — winner takes a free Connect Membership or equivalent credits.
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EC Event
JUN 11
Lunch N Learn: The Modern Marketing Edge
THURS, JUN 11 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Four marketing experts on what's working in 2026: AI strategy, data-driven growth, multicultural marketing, and performance ads.
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Community Event
JUN 11
Building the Future of Early-Stage Capital
THURS, JUN 11 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Alumni Hall, Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt and Scroobious convene founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to better connect Mid-South ventures with capital.
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Community Event
JUN 16
How to Get What You Want From Your Business
TUES, JUN 16 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
A practical EOS workshop for leadership teams ready to build clarity, accountability, and traction in their business.
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Community Event
JUN 17
Nashville Veterans in Entrepreneurship & Business Meetup | June Edition
WED, JUN 17 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Working room for veteran founders to connect with Nashville’s startup ecosystem, resources, and fellow vets.
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EC Event
JUN 18
EC Happy Hour & Trivia
THURS, JUN 18 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Drinks, snacks, and trivia at the EC — winner takes a free Connect Membership or equivalent credits.
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Community Event
JUN 20
AI Builder’s Bootcamp
JUN 20 – JUL 25, 2026 | 6-WEEK BOOTCAMP
The Freeman Center
A 6-week in-person bootcamp from the Freeman Center teaching entrepreneurs to build apps, sites, and automations with vibe coding.
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EC Event
JUN 23
Founders Circles Happy Hour | LGBTQ+ Founders
TUES, JUN 23 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tío Fun!
Nashville's LGBTQ+ founders gather for networking, community, and meaningful conversations. Sponsored by Tennessee Pride Chamber.
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Community Event
JUN 24
Sloss.Tech/Ideas
WED, JUNE 24
Birmingham, Alabama
A Southeast-focused pitch competition highlighting early-stage companies.
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EC Event
JUN 25
Elevate Your Pitch
THURS, JUN 25 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Practice 3-minute pitches and get live feedback from advisors and peers. Attend even if you’re not pitching.
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EC Event
JUL 9
Founders Circles Happy Hour | Women Founders
THURS, JUL 9 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
cafe babu
Nashville's women founders connect for an evening of conversation and community. Sponsored by BrainTrust.
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Community Event
AUG 1
Small Business Matters Entrepreneurship Summit
SAT, AUG 1 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Music City Center
FREE one-day summit for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs—workshops, networking, and resources to grow.
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EC Event
OCT 19
2026 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame, Presented by Amazon
MON, OCTOBER 19
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Entrepreneurships biggest night to honor the up and comers, the game-changers.
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