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[Updated] Brookings' findings are now available for review here.

IPO, private equity, regardless of the course, there may be a way to preserve the vision.

[Updated] Advisor says Emma needs more people who have accelerated growth to and beyond $100MM sales.

Frontier Capital, Petra Capital, TextRequest, CEAdvisory raise, Pharos Cap, VU Med Innovators, MDSave.

Within this scientific work are pain-points that could spawn inventions, innovations and startups.

Intern to US Rep. Jim Cooper, Ensworth grad is dedicated to gifting platform for social good and profit.

Clint Brewer served commissioners Hagerty and Boyd, now joins a Haslam Admin veteran.

Researchers need Nashvillians' help in assay of spin-off activity in Nashville area.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC), aka Launch Tennessee, fills posts.

New NTC CEO and Health IT strategy coming, VC motives, Noro-Moseley exec, Women Angels coalesce and more.

(updated) The CellJournalist veterans have brought another startup to the starting-line, this time in marketing software.

The year-round program for developing innovative companies could advance, once again.

[updated] Opioid abuse crisis is latest driver in startup business opportunity.

[Updated] Shifting burden allows focus on Jumpstart, where his passion lies.

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

VTC Boomer aging, story-telling and training needs in industry verticals and rising use of social media, help make the case.

Speakers ahead and a Nashville startup joins Louisville healthcare accelerator.

Another rodeo: Partners target evolving team/interpersonal relationship- and project-management market.

[updated] Native Nashville entrepreneur presses forward after classic rethink.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

[updated] Long-time Nashville resident Kelso rather not relocate, but needs Tech-savvy investors.

VTC Chattanooga startup made very strategic pivot, and builds bizdev presence in Nashville.

Music is awash in data, but this product of a partnership shows value-add potential.

[updated] Management hopes local money will help deeply root company long-term in Nashville.

Resolute Capital's Fund IV, HCA CEO to speak, new LaunchTN SBIR-STTR writing grants and more.

CEO has fresh powder for growing leasing biz, while still helping fund or drive startups.

Racing toward the future, Nashville and TN innovators and businesses must be prepared.

[updated] A baker's dozen oughta-reads on startups and capital from around the state.

VTC A fresh assay has led to new focus and renewed vision for regional service and leadership.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

[updated] After sales of specialty pharmacy and other assets to Fred's, Shane Reeves has 100% control.

VTC ORNL-UT-linked Peter Fuhr is now advisor to the startup he founded.

VTC In prospect: Deeper market penetration and more capital somewhere over the horizon.

Andrew McGarrity now leads digital group in Tennessee Book Company (Ingram).

Group working from Nashville EC plans to draw more investors in from the sidelines.

We're ramping-up statewide coverage. While we cross-post some items, you can see it all, by clicking the headline.

HealthIT entrepreneur Eric Winter signs-on for another startup rodeo.

VTC Long-term capital strategy and exit options await gaining further traction.

Updates on InCrowd Capital, VRTIFY, Arkis, Addiction Campuses

[Updated] Chad Marcum begins to reveal details of his team, model, strategy and roll-out plans.

Pitches with social enterprise at their hearts will be made Thursday at free event.

Nashville gradually moving toward becoming true Music innovation-investment nexus?

Departing tech-centric Bay Area, co-founder cites Nashville's numerous advantages.

John Bass, CEO of HCA's InVivoLink, has joined the Blockchain expedition.

A cohort of healthcare startups will visit each city and ultimately peer-rate investment winners.

[updated] Former InQuicker CEO sees traditional '100-day' assessment.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

Seeking to anchor Music in the education agenda, the industry has business issues, as well.

[updated] Nashville entrepreneurship 2.0? Capraises, possible startup trouble, Krajicek venture tips and more.

Updated / YouScience learned a lot in the early going, now aspires to gain traction in Enterprise.

VTC While organic growth is aggressively pursued, this early-stage company is open to strategic/PE talks

While talk of industry consolidation and impediments continues, entrepreneurs keep innovating.

Question mark hangs over Nashville's shot at being a Consumer startup breeder.

Global ambitions? Nashville Entrepreneur Center advances Vision 2020 Capital Campaign

[Updated] The EC also seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence for the PH initiative.

[Updated with recruiter] The nonprofit announced Huddleston's September departure this morning.

TORCH of Chattanooga won the prize.

[Updated] Effort intended to engage student-led startup teams statewide.

'Hippie from Alaska' charts her own path in Nashville's expanding fashion sector.

VTC First cohort information out of Knoxville CodeWorks.

Healthcare veteran finding more 'fun' in Transportation startup.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC We've proven we can attract cool companies. How do get them to stay?

Updated - Nashville's BTCMedia is examining Blockchain in Nashville and St. Louis.

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

100s of apps reviewed for coveted spots in 2 programs - with app window open on another June 1.

Johnson City duo is way down the road with their techdev, ahead of investor pitch.

LaunchTN has upped the ante, producing a cohesive package of certain fun and likely wisdom.

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

Sandbox, Brentwood Capital, Citigroup, NEA, EDG Partners execs share views.

New York-based principals shed a bit more light on the deal and its origins.

VTC Innovation seeds begin sprouting, as first startups recruited.

IF the first year was great, Year 2 of Project Music is surely greater.