InFlight Accelerator
LAUNCH TO SCALE
Nashville-based, high-growth founders in any industry looking to accelerate their success and make meaningful connections
Fall 2025 Cohort Details
September – December 2025
Meets every Tuesday from 1-4pm CST at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
BENEFITS
Discounted 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
InFlight – $1,000
Pay in full: $1,000
Monthly payments: $250 × 4 months
Required to start: $250
Meet the Team

JOHN ANDERSON
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
JOHN ANDERSON
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
John brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and technology advisory services. As the former co-owner of Resource Communications Group (RCG), John played a key role in transforming the company, leading to a 3.5x revenue increase and a successful exit in 2023. A prominent figure in the Nashville tech community, he serves on the board of the Greater Nashville Technology Council.

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.

JOHN ANDERSON
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
John brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and technology advisory services. As the former co-owner of Resource Communications Group (RCG), John played a key role in transforming the company, leading to a 3.5x revenue increase and a successful exit in 2023. A prominent figure in the Nashville tech community, he serves on the board of the Greater Nashville Technology Council.

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.
Program Partners
Ready to apply?
Applications close June 30. Online application with program-specific questions about your business growth challenges.