Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The Company Lab (CO.LAB) and gener8tor will welcome the five startups that will be participating in its inaugural Sustainable Mobility Accelerator. This 12-week program kicks off on Thursday, January 18th where people can personally meet the startups. WHEN: Thursday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Somer Station, Floor 2R, Conference Room #3 (110 Somerville Ave)...

WATCH LIVESTREAM: https://www.knoxtech.org/tech-talk-livestream-0118/ As Artificial Intelligence is reaching the pinnacle of its hypercycle, so are the fears of what AI could do. But what is not considered is how the internet is evolving. The future of the Web, a.k.a. Web3, has the capability to authenticate identity and verify data in ways that could help keep...

January's topic is: "Let's Make A Deal" Reviewing all of the different kinds of deals, including some horror stories and “gotchas” to be aware of. This can include an overview of angel investors, friends and family investors, larger more sophisticated private equity, and selling (or acquiring) a company. It can also include reviewing an investor...

Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, and lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite friends and/or colleagues who might be interested in networking with the Knoxville hard-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem....

This event is designed to simplify the financial process and help you find the funding you need. Kelly Sullivan, Captital Navigator at The Biz Foundry, will share her insights and strategies to make managing your finances easier than ever. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with fellow entrepreneurs.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-funding-financials-simplified-tickets-781441983007?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Hear from Dr. Matthew Harris, Associate Professor of Economics in the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Harris is well known for his research and publishings in labor, public, and health economics. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-outlook-with-dr-matthew-harris-tickets-769691296387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has announced three “Accelerator Lunch & Learn” programs for Spring Semester. During the in-person one-hour program from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs tell their story and provide valuable insights....

Join the East Tennessee REALTORS® for our 2024 Housing Market Forecast event at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Thursday, February 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM (EST). The annual housing market forecast summit is a cornerstone event that brings together elected officials, community leaders, and real estate professionals for the unveiling of East Tennessee REALTORS® forecast report, which provides an in-depth...