Want to know who’s behind our InFlight Accelerator? Meet Wes Richardson! He’s a creative and analytical problem-solver committed to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners. As the Program Manager of our industry-agnostic accelerator, Wes focuses on connecting Nashville-based founders with essential resources to help them grow. Swipe to discover more about Wes and the program! 👉 Applications for InFlight are now OPEN! Apply today: https://ec.co/apply/ #InFlight #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs #Startups
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Economic Programs
Nashville, TN 17,370 followers
Helping Nashville be the best place in America to start or grow a business
About us
Helping make Nashville the best place to start and grow a business by increasing the likelihood of success for entrepreneurs.
- Website
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http://www.ec.co
External link for Nashville Entrepreneur Center
- Industry
- Economic Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Nashville, TN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Healthcare, Music, Entertainment, FinTech, Diversity, Local industry, and Navigating resources on where to find help in Nashville
Locations
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Primary
41 Peabody Street
Nashville, TN 37210, US
Employees at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
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Doug Durham
CEO - Business Owner at Professional Roofers, Inc & Professional Windows a division of PRI
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Chris Sloan
Chair - Emerging Companies Team at Baker Donelson
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Mark Peacock
Private Equity IT Consultant | Bridge CIO
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Bill Brown
CEO at Genomind - Prescribe better, faster with Genomind
Updates
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This is exactly why we host these events! Thank you, Natalie, for joining us today.
Global Talent Development Executive | Winner Nashville Emerging Leader Award 2024 | Winner Amazon Mentorship Excellence Award 2024
Cereal with Serial Entrepreneur Diego Eguiarte Solomon Here is what I learned from Diego based on his experience, observations, and insights: 1. What to do when there are no benchmarks because you are inventing something new 2. How to overcome a non-controllable setback (Tip! Look at the next problem on your roadmap that you were going to solve and pull it forward) 3. Social Underwriting creates goodwill 4. Cultural competence as a requirement for specific product use cases 5. Importance of access to the right network to accelerate ideas Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Unique Kumtap, Marieta Velikova, Jared LaVergne, Clark Buckner
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This week, Circle Back host Sam Davidson sits down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell to talk all things Music City 🎶. From his roots as an EC member and contributing to local startups, to his current leadership role as Mayor, Freddie shares his journey, insights, and vision for the future of Nashville — including his plans for transit, just in time for the upcoming election. If Nashville’s future matters to you, this is an absolute must-listen! 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/euhZj58w #ReadyForFreddie #ChooseHowYouMove #CircleBackPodcast #NashvilleEC #NashvilleStartups
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🎙️ On the most recent Twendé Podcast, TRILUNA, LLC Wellness co-founder Ashley Brooke James reveals how strategic networking for success and resilience propelled her business into corporate wellness. Discover actionable insights on balancing ⚖️ wellness with business growth, especially for founders of color. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/enQT93gn #TwendéPodcast #Entrepreneurs #NashvilleEC #CorporateWellness #BusinessGrowth
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Here at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we believe it’s time to stop playing small and start scaling together. Our accelerator programs provide the tools, community, and mentorship needed to help you turn your vision into a thriving business. Let’s build, grow, and elevate your brand with the support of experts and a network of founders who know what it takes to succeed. Learn more & apply now: https://ec.co/programs/ #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs #InFlight #Twendé #ProjectHealthcare #ProjectFinTech
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Are you ready for Freddie? Next Thursday, 10/3, EO Nashville is hosting a Transit Talk with Mayor Freddie O'Connell here at the EC! Mayor O’Connell will share his vision for Nashville's transit plan, key mobility initiatives, and how it affects you and your business. A Q&A will follow to dive deeper into how these changes may impact our entrepreneurial community. This one feels like a no-brainer...save your spot, and hurry! 🎟️ RSVP - https://lnkd.in/exXrk76S
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🎉 Exclusive Offer for EC Members & Advisors! 🎉 Ready to join Nashville’s top entrepreneurs at the NEXT Awards? We’ve got special pricing just for you! 💼✨ DM us to get your promo code for discounted tickets 🎟 and secure your spot at the biggest entrepreneurial event of the year! 🚀 📅 October 21 📍 Schermerhorn Symphony Center 🎟 For non-members: https://lnkd.in/enygYfNV Learn more: https://ec.co/next-awards/ Don't miss out—message us now! Amazon, EES, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Electronic Arts (EA), LBMC, Lipscomb University, Nashville Post, LaunchTN, BrainTrust, Colliers, CoreCivic, EO Nashville, Pinnacle Financial Partners, S3 Recycling Solutions #NEXTAwards #CelebrateExceptional #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs
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Entrepreneurship can be exciting, but let’s not sugarcoat it: It can also be lonely. The sleepless nights, the never-ending decisions, and the weight of carrying your vision solo—it’s a challenge many founders know all too well. At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we understand what you’re going through, and we’re here to change that narrative. Our newly revamped accelerator programs provide more than just business resources—they offer community. You'll gain access to a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, mentors who’ve been there, and tools to help you scale faster and smarter. No founder should have to build their business in isolation. If you’re ready to level up your business while connecting with others who get it, our accelerator programs might be exactly what you need. Learn more & apply now: https://ec.co/programs/ #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs #InFlight #Twendé #ProjectHealthcare #ProjectFinTech
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Start your day with a little inspiration and a big ol' bowl of your favorite cereal at our next Cereal with a Serial Entrepreneur! 🥣 Our guest this month will be Diego Eguiarte Solomon, a dedicated entrepreneur and passionate advocate for Nashville's Latino community. As the founder of Nuestro Financial, Diego empowers individuals with financial education, helping them take charge of their futures. Grab your ticket @ the link below! 🎟️ Details & RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e2DmjzW6 #CerealWithASerial #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs
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Sending a big shoutout two of our fantastic board members, Janet Miller and Rod McDaniel for being recognized in the Nashville Business Journal's 2024 Most Admired CEOs list! https://lnkd.in/ea6vbd6b