Anderson Center names nine as Startup Coaches
The program was formerly known as the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has announced its newest cohort of Startup Coaches.
The Startup Coach program, formerly known as the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program, features a diverse team of industry experts to offer tailored guidance that precisely addresses each start-up’s unique challenges. The Coaches interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners, offering strategic advising, introductions and accountability.
“As the Anderson Center grows, we’re thrilled to be able to provide specialized coaching and support to our entrepreneurs through our talented team of Startup Coaches,” said Breanna Hale, ACEI Executive Director. “We now have nine experts in business creation, all with different backgrounds and skill sets that will benefit our startups in various stages and industries. They are an incredible resource to our entrepreneurs, and a phenomenal asset to our team.”
The newly named or reappointed Coaches are:
- Melissa Centers is a board member, consultant and attorney who provides integrated strategic advice and support to boards of directors, company founders and institutions of all sizes.
- Esteban Hernandez directs product development and strategy at Attestiv — an artificial intelligence digital media authentication start-up — while providing insight and counsel on how best to implement new technologies to satisfy market needs and demands.
- Mark Huber is an award-winning business development expert who specializes in waste and recycling management.
- Jake Livesay is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of IB3 Global Solutions, a nuclear security firm based in Oak Ridge.
- Chris McAdoo serves as Chief Experience Officer at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, where he focuses on helping growth-stage companies and leads “The WORKS” business accelerator.
- Erica Stump is the Founder of Quantum Lock, which later became Quantal Security.
- Chuck West mentors and coaches early stage businesses and concepts after a career in business ownership that included senior executive roles.
- Lia Winter is the Co-Founder Winter Innovations, a company that developed an innovative medical device called EasyWhip, which is now being used in surgeries.
- David Youngblood is the Chief Financial Officer at Strategic Acquisitions Group.
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