TakeOff Accelerator
LAUNCH PHASE
For businesses who’ve recently launched (or are about to). TakeOff provides tailored support that directly tackles issues that hold young businesses back.
What You’ll Get
Cohort Details
February – May 2025 (Applications Closed)
September – December 2025
Meets every Monday from 1-3pm CST at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
BENEFITS
Free Nashville Technology Council Membership
Free NEC Membership
KEY CURRICULUM SESSIONS
- Ideal Customer Profile/Product Market Fit
- Marketing
- Cash Flow
- Team HR
- Cohort Connection Days and Showcase
COST
$125 for four months ($500 total)
Meet the Team
CLAY BANKS
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
CLAY BANKS
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Over his 23-year entrepreneurial journey, Clay has co-founded or started eight companies, raising over $7 million in seed and venture capital. His latest venture, HAVEN, gained widespread recognition and was featured in leading publications such as Inc., Forbes, and TechCrunch.
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.
CLAY BANKS
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
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.
Program Partners
Guiding Partner
