Two Harvard University researchers have concluded that greater gender diversity in venture capital firms improves deal and fund performance, and that greater gender diversity is much more apparent in funds where…

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another article in our on-going series exploring the start-up scene in Northeast Tennessee.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA When you are involved in a…

By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA Knoxville native Paul Hassell might have the perfect job. He combines his love of photography, his passion for nature, and his feature writing…

By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA Vig Sherrill is always the upbeat entrepreneur, but he was particularly pumped-up when we caught-up with him recently to get an update on…

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second article in a two-part series focused on Knoxville business executive Mike Hatcher.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA Mike Hatcher’s partnership with Tim…

By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA The 63rd annual “Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development” opened yesterday in Nashville with what Commissioner Randy Boyd said was a record…

By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA A Silicon Valley venture fund now has a significant presence in Nashville as it expands into the start-up acceleration arena. The fund is…