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News Release: Epicenter President and CEO Stepping Down for New Role

Epicenter announced today that Jessica Taveau is stepping down from her role as Epicenter’s President and CEO. Jessica is starting a new position as a communications strategist with PCI Productions in mid-June. In this role, she will serve as an embedded communications services contractor at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator Alchemist launching Memphis hub

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2023) –The Alchemist Accelerator is announcing today its launch of the Memphis Hub Accelerator Program, its first U.S. location outside of Silicon Valley, in partnership with Epicenter. The Alchemist Accelerator is a venture-backed initiative focused on accelerating the development of early-stage ventures that create tech-based solutions for other businesses. 

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Fourth Annual Summer of Acceleration Kicks Off in Memphis

Entrepreneurs from Memphis and across the U.S. participate in accelerators focused on regional industries of strength; Memphis Demo Day on August 15

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 21, 2019) – Memphis entrepreneurial partners Start Co., Epicenter and ZeroTo510 today announced the 10 startup companies participating in their accelerator collaboration known as the Summer of Acceleration, now in its fourth year.

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