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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.

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What You’ll Get

Interactive Sessions Featuring World-Class Curriculum
Dedicated Program Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and Capital Expert-in-Residence
Supportive Community Entrepreneur Peers With Regular Founders Boards
Access to 200+ Volunteer Advisor Network
Exposure Via Final "Customer Pitch And Graduation Night”
Free EC Membership During Program ($400 value)

Upcoming Cohort

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)

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What Alumni are Saying

“We gained invaluable business lessons in sales, marketing, finance, team growth, and more. However, the best takeaway was the sense of community and friendship we built.”

Debbie Garcia

Arnie Malham, Founder of BetterBookClub

What Alumni Are Saying

“Even as an experienced entrepreneur, InFlight provided us invaluable insights for strategy, perspective on customer preferences, and multiple options for growth that were previously unseen.”

Arnie Malham

Domonique Townsend, Founder of We Who Optimize Work

What Alumni are Saying

“InFlight’s Entrepreneurs-in-residence made a huge differnce. They were the missing link I needed.”

Domonique Townsend

Scott Campbell, Founder of Persist Nashville

What Alumni are Saying

“InFlight was at the core of us going from an idea to a “real” organization. We also wouldn’t have had an office without the EC. The co-work space allowed us to maintain a hybrid office/virtual plan and gave us a place to have countless important meetings.”

Scott Campbell

Program 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

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

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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

KATHERINE MCELROY

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

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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

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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.

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