EPICENTER IN THE NEWS
Generational, long-lasting change': Epicenter scores federal grant funding
Epicenter president and CEO Jessica Taveau was about to leave for a vacation when she was informed that the organization was a finalist for a major federal grant.
The news that Epicenter was one of 43 grant winners prompted Taveau to have a mid-vacation departure — quickly hopping on a plane to Washington, D.C.
News Release: No-fee, no-equity program provides Memphis-based startups with customized personal coaching
Epicenter Memphis and the Alchemist Accelerator are proud to announce today the launch of Memphis Crucible, a pre-accelerator program designed to prepare early-stage startups to successfully apply to Alchemist’s Memphis Hub.
Epicenter Memphis helps entrepreneurs start businesses
Being an entrepreneur and a small business owner can be stressful. Having someone walk alongside to alleviate some of the stress is where Epicenter comes in.
Local startup Kaye's Pints and Scoops wins The Next Big Thing, SOE/Epicenter's pitch competition
The Next Big Thing, an annual pitch competition, has come to its conclusion. And, as Pearson Crutcher, executive director of the Society of Entrepreneurs (SOE), reflects on this year’s event, she thinks not just of its success but the potential of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Innovate concepts and market potential: A look at Epicenter's 2022 ZeroTo510 cohort
Launched a decade ago, the ZeroTo510 Medical Device Accelerator has witnessed an evolution of devices presented by participating startups. The bulk of the 2022 cohort’s products, for example, contained software and AI components.
News Release: Epicenter Relocates Primary Office Space to Downtown Memphis
Epicenter Relocates Primary Office Space to Downtown Memphis
Entrepreneurship hub will sublease innovation space from Terminix
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Epicenter helps get Black-owned businesses off the ground in Memphis
Business ownership is one key to wealth, and a center in Memphis is helping entrepreneurs unlock what it takes to make it on their own.
#Black Tech Futures Research Institute launches in Memphis
The #BlackTechFutures Research Institute recently launched in Memphis, Nashville, Houston and Birmingham, Alabama, with a goal of building a thriving, sustainable technology ecosystem for Black people in the four cities.
3 Memphis Creators Share Their Story
From the jewelry industry to branding and web consultancy, Black innovators are changing the face of entrepreneurship one idea at a time in Memphis. Meet the established innovators who are setting a foundation by inspiring start-up founders to be bold and brave in making their dreams come true.
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An Inside Look: See How The Culture of Memphis Reigns Supreme For These Black Entrepreneurs
Hip hop, social justice, soul music, soul food – the city of Memphis is a cultural mecca of the South with good reason. But, it wouldn’t be known for what it is today without the people who reside there.
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Two Black-owned, Memphis startups — MedHaul and SecondKeys — receive $50K awards from Google for Startups
On Oct. 6, Google for Startups announced the 76 recipients of its $5 million Black Founders Fund, which provides promising Black founders with non-dilutive cash awards to boost their businesses. Both Plybeah and Hayes each received awards of $50,000 for their startups.
Exclusive: SweetBio CEO talks national recognition, Vandy trials, and startup momentum
A local entrepreneur joins marquee business founders on the Inc. Female Founders 100 list.
Kayla Rodriguez Graff, cofounder and CEO of SweetBio, is the only business founder on the list from Tennessee.
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News Release: Epicenter President and CEO Stepping Down
Epicenter President and CEO Stepping Down
Leslie Lynn Smith to lead national tech initiative; Epicenter board appoints interim leadership
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Epicenter announced today that Leslie Lynn Smith, founding president and CEO, is stepping down to lead a new national technology initiative.
How The City of Memphis’ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Is Helping Black Women’s Businesses Thrive
For countless years, Black women have had to justify their need for support and respect in seemingly every area of their lives, including their business endeavors.
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How Memphis is Becoming the Top Market for Black Entrepreneurs
Memphis is laying the foundation for how other cities across the country should support Black entrepreneurs and businesses. The pathway to entrepreneurship in the city is paved with an ecosystem of opportunity, resources, and programs, unlike any other in the nation.
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Frayser gets $1.3 million grant to build community
The Frayser community is getting a $1.3 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation to support small businesses, help Frayser families save money, improve communication among residents and carry out ideas of a soon-to-form community advisory board.
Press Release: Sixteen tech startups participating in Memphis accelerator
In the fifth year of their partnership, Epicenter and Start Co. are serving 16 early-stage tech startup companies through a virtual pre-accelerator program this summer.
Memphis orgs win more than $1M for local startups
Two Memphis organizations recently won economic development grants and will receive funds to help their missions of assisting startups.
U of M and Epicenter launch 'patented' program to create new startups
On Thursday, June 6, the University of Memphis and regional entrepreneurial organization Epicenter announced a postdoctoral fellowship program called Patents2Products.
Meet the 3 Memphis 'Summer of Acceleration' companies
Three Memphis companies are among the eight startups participating in the 2019 “Summer of Acceleration” business incubator in Memphis that got underway this month.