Software is Eating Knoxville. (Hackathon, CodeStock, and more….)
Recently, I was in the Bay Area for a series of meetings with startups and investors. During one conversation with an investor while discussing Knoxville and its future, he made a very compelling statement. He said, “ How is the computer science scene in your area? It is the cornerstone of the entire startup community […]
Mediaworks: Full Speed Ahead
It is the 2nd year of MediaWorks: 9 new teams, 9 new ideas, 30 new mentors, and so much more. More importantly, we have last year’s experience to draw on. We knew we had to make the program more meaningful this year by giving it teeth and increase the rigor so our entrepreneurs have a better shot […]
A Community of Entrepreneurs
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As the fifth week of MediaWorks comes to an end, our participants have learned what it is like to work together as a true community of entrepreneurs. Check out this video of the journey so far, and keep watching for updates on everyone’s progress throughout the summer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
5 Knoxville Attractions that are still Secret
5 Knoxville Attractions to Check Out I’ve lived in the Knoxville area since 1981. I have traveled the world, seen other continents and watched most of North America go by from a tour van, but my zipcode has always started with 379. I find it exciting when Knoxville attractions get regional and national attention, and […]
THINK BIG
Entrepreneurs are the arbiters of “what’s possible” – they dream it before anyone else dreams it. But it’s more than being a prophet, because part of the job is actually making it happen, no matter who says “That’s not possible,” “It’s a crowded space,” “I’ll be the second investor in,” or “I don’t like your […]
