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Next up in our #LaunchTNwisdom series: Dakota Simpson, Chief Program Officer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a LaunchTN Network Partner What's the best career or startup advice you've received? Share your #10WordsOfWisdom in the comments!

#LaunchTN's new video series #ElevatorPitch is spotlighting exciting Tennessee-located startups from the #InvestTN portfolio. In this episode, take the elevator with Founder & CEO Mark Norton and get to know InvestTN portfolio company Adele Health. investtn.org/portfolio/

Now is the time to get your #3686fest tickets! We’re packing the schedule with timely panels and thought leaders, plus happy hours, a tech job fair, community workshops, 1-on-1 networking with our AI-powered connection app, and more. But tickets: attend3686.com/tickets

It’s your last chance to get our lowest price! 🎟️ #3686fest's most affordable ticket is only available through 11:59 p.m. C.T. TONIGHT. Consider this your three-alarm reminder. Get your Early Bird tickets NOW at attend3686.com/tickets

The countdown is on! ⏰ There are only TWO days left to lock in Early Bird pricing for this year's #3686fest. Now's your chance to grab our lowest-priced ticket before Early Bird savings end on Sunday, July 12. Buy your ticket at attend3686.com/tickets

Need a place to stay in Nashville during #3686fest? We’ve got you covered with a special 3686 room block at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Book by Aug. 23 to take advantage of a special discount rate! Book your stay at attend3686.com/travel

Meet 4M Carbon Fiber, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based startup, backed by #InvestTN. Learn more:investtn.org/portfolio/

In this episode of #BestMistake, hear from Stephanie Johnson about why your child will only play *this* football game once—and how that realization transformed the way she balances work and family. #Entrepreneurship #entrepreneurjourney #tnentrepreneurs

#3686fest Partner Popups are back on Sept. 16, offering hands-on workshops and happy hours hosted around Nashville's Germantown neighborhood by friends of #LaunchTN. Interested in organizing your own popup program? Submit your idea at airtable.com/appXI78TsFlUNv…

Stay in the loop on all things Tennessee innovation! We’ve rounded up the must-read news and ecosystem updates from across the state. Subscribe to The Pitch at launchtn.org/newsletter for bi-weekly updates you don’t want to miss.

MEET THE INTERNS Help us welcome our 2026 #LaunchTN summer interns! 👋 Help us welcome them, leave a comment and connect with them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #LaunchTN #Tennessee #Interns #internprogram

Next up in our #LaunchTNwisdom series: Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO of Giggs, the professional career platform for the live event industry. What's the best career or startup advice you've received? Share your #10WordsOfWisdom in the comments! #LaunchTN #StartupSuccess #Innovation

This #3686fest, we're takin' you out to the ball game! ⚾️ New to the schedule this year is a great night of Tennessee Minor League Baseball for the whole family, as the Nashville Sounds take on the Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday, Sept. 15. attend3686.com/tickets

On Friday, we welcomed Summer Intern Program interns from across Tennessee to Nashville for the LaunchTN Summer Summit. 💡

Last month, we launched a new original video series, #ElevatorPitch, spotlighting exciting Tennessee-located startups from the #InvestTN portfolio and introducing you to their founders... in their own words. This week, catch up on every episode at youtube.com/watch?v=ilMygA…

Meet Karrie Dudek, #LaunchTN's new SBIR/STTR Proposal Manager. In this role, she supports Tennessee entrepreneurs as they navigate the federal SBIR/STTR funding pathway. Get to know the rest of #teamLaunchTN at launchtn.org/team-and-board/

Join #LaunchTN on July 8 for a virtual SBIR/STTR Webinar Information Session. Interested in learning more about the SBIR and STTR federal programs? This virtual webinar is for you! RSVP: luma.com/sbir-webinar-j…

Meet Heartvue.AI, a Brentwood, Tennessee-based startup, backed by #InvestTN. Heartvue helps imaging teams automate cardiac MRI workflow and improve echocardiography documentation and reimbursement integrity with purpose-built AI products. investtn.org/portfolio/

On your mark, get set… save! Early bird tickets for #LaunchTN's entrepreneur conference, 3686, are NOW ON SALE. Here is your chance to score our lowest price of the year, through July 12 only. Get tickets and save NOW at attend3686.com/tickets #3686fest

@eonashville is gearing up for the 16th round of their Catalyst program! This opportunity was created to build clarity, confidence, and community among business owners and is curated by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. For more details, go to eonashville.com/catalyst