InFlight Accelerator
LAUNCH TO SCALE
For start-ups in any industry who’ve launched, have a small team and solid market traction. Featuring weekly programming and dedicated mentorship, you’ll learn how to tackle growth challenges while establishing a solid foundation.
What You’ll Get
Upcoming Cohort Details
February – May 2025
Meets every Tuesday from 1-4pm CST at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
BENEFITS
Free ticket to 36|86 entrepreneur conference
Free NTC Membership
KEY CURRICULUM SESSIONS
- Leadership Style and Strengths
- Ideal Customer Profile/Product Market Fit
- Business Model Canvas
- Sales Goals, Process, Tools and Planning
- Marketing & Branding
- Product Development & Pricing
- Financial Management & Modeling
- Building, Managing & Motivating Teams
- Pitching & Presenting Skills
- Capital Access
COST
$250 for four months ($1,000 total)
Program Partners
Guiding Partners
Meet the Team
WES RICHARDSON
Program Manager
WES RICHARDSON
Program Manager
Wes is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners identify their challenges and opportunities. As Program Manager, Wes leads our industry-agnostic programming, connecting dozens of Nashville-based founders with the critical resources they need to launch, grow and scale. He’s passionate about building a unique and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nashville, the city he has called home for more than 20 years.
KATHERINE MCELROY
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
KATHERINE MCELROY
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Katherine has spent her career in various executive roles growing start-ups. As a management consultant and operations leader, she was one of the original partners at c3/consulting. Before c3, she was CIO and on the leadership team that grew TCS Management Group to be the industry leader of workforce management software prior to its acquisition by Aspect Software.
BETH CHASE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
BETH CHASE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Beth is a serial entrepreneur, board director and community leader. She was the founder and CEO of c3/consulting, growing the firm to the largest in Middle Tennessee prior to merging with Ankura Consulting Group. Beth has collaborated with Fortune 500 and private equity teams in an array of industries including healthcare, financial services, supply chain/logistics, and technology.
WES RICHARDSON
Program Manager
Wes is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners identify their challenges and opportunities. As Program Manager, Wes leads our industry-agnostic programming, connecting dozens of Nashville-based founders with the critical resources they need to launch, grow and scale. He’s passionate about building a unique and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nashville, the city he has called home for more than 20 years.
KATHERINE MCELROY
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Katherine has spent her career in various executive roles growing start-ups. As a management consultant and operations leader, she was one of the original partners at c3/consulting. Before c3, she was CIO and on the leadership team that grew TCS Management Group to be the industry leader of workforce management software prior to its acquisition by Aspect Software.
BETH CHASE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Beth is a serial entrepreneur, board director and community leader. She was the founder and CEO of c3/consulting, growing the firm to the largest in Middle Tennessee prior to merging with Ankura Consulting Group. Beth has collaborated with Fortune 500 and private equity teams in an array of industries including healthcare, financial services, supply chain/logistics, and technology.