Epicenter Appoints Anthony Young New President and CEO

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.

As a result of Community Project Funding secured by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) in fiscal year 2023, Epicenter is awarding three one-year fellowships to entrepreneurs who are scaling their business in the Memphis area.

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. 

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.