Even on a Zoom call, the team at Launch Tennessee knows how to welcome people into their growing community. Ahead of their latest virtual speaker series, Hypepotamus got a chance…
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Tennessee Entrepreneur Festival, 36|86, Goes Digital for 10-day Interactive Conference
by Angela Kingby Angela KingRooted in Tennessee and in the spirit of community, culture, & connection; 36|86 will bring together a global audience online August 17-28 36|86, the yearly entrepreneurship festival hosted by Launch…
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Federal Opportunity Zones: Both A Challenge and An Opportunity for the Southeast
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaRecent research has shown that those who live in Southern states tend to experience higher income inequality, especially among minority communities. The 2018 map of economics growth shows that more…
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New LaunchTN Leader Margaret Dolan Will Aim For “Critical Mass” of Innovation In the Southeast
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinWhen Charlie Brock stepped down as President and CEO of Launch Tennessee, many wondered who would succeed him. The leader of the publicly-funded entrepreneur support non-profit had to be able…
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The App That Pays You Carbon Credits, Cryptocurrency, and Cash for Choosing Responsible Transit
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinIn a time where environmental regulations are increasingly becoming looser, entrepreneur Mark Cleveland believes that one of the biggest contributors to climate change — carbon emissions released by cars —…
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The Southeast’s premier gathering of entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders Powered by Launch Tennessee, 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival offers tracks for entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders with actionable programming for each…
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The 10 Cheapest Cities to Build a Startup Are In the South — Here’s What You Know and What Might Surprise You
by Holly Beilinby Holly Beilin“Major coastal cities are becoming too expensive for individuals to afford, much less startups, which makes smaller cities much more desirable. Office space is cheaper and colleges in the area…
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Charlie Brock Is Connecting the Dots Between Government and Startups To Catapult Innovation In Tennessee
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinThanks to dedicated efforts and a shared mission, one state more than doubled capital investment — from $189 to $428 million — in four years, graduated over 500 companies from…