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KEC announced in December that we're launching a new program designed to help area companies accelerate their revenue growth. Dubbed “Inflection Point,” the program consists of a 13-week intensive planning process, monthly and quarterly sessions with mentors and subject matter experts, an updated Local Executive Access Program (LEAP), and fractional executives. 

“Knoxville’s startup ecosystem has really grown and evolved in amazing ways over the last several years, and we have some incredible companies at the earliest stages of their growth trajectory,” said Jim Biggs, KEC’s executive director. “With input from a variety of community members, we’re excited to reboot our programs to support growth-stage companies.”

Inflection Point will accept only 4-6 companies in each class to ensure that KEC, its mentors, and its subject matter experts can provide a personalized experience to each entrepreneur. Five companies have been identified for the inaugural class that kicks off in January 2021: Alex Abell of LunchPool, Mac Bartine of SmartRIA, Preston Garland of ENTREOS, James Horey of ReviewBox, and Tommy Nguyen of StoragePug.

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City of Memphis officials and area business owners share their experiences with The 800 Initiative, an initiative to grow black-owned firms in the region by $50 million in five years, and 100Knoxville launches its 5x5x5x5 program.

100Knoxville has set a goal of growing black-owned businesses in Knoxville by $10 million in five years. The 5x5x5x5 program will select five black entrepreneurs to receive $5,000 plus five weeks of mentorship aimed at improving operations and increasing sales.

Apply Now: Seeking Companies & Mentors for TN AgTech Mentor Network

The Tennessee AgTech Mentor Network, recently launched as a partnership between the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, AgLaunch, and Launch Tennessee is seeking applications from AgTech Startups and Mentors!

The AgTech Mentor Network is the latest addition to the thriving ecosystem focused on supporting agtech startups and companies in Tennessee. The goal of the network is to create a meaningful feedback loop for startups, engaging industry veterans, startup experts, and farmers that will lead to additional investment and create more viable AgTech companies right here in Tennessee. You can learn more about the program, here.