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Memphis-based Start Co. To Present 16 Startups At Demo Day

YoungUpstarts

Memphis, Tennessee-based nonprofit venture development organization Start Co. “I’m looking forward to seeing this cohort of early stage entrepreneurs take the stage at the Orpheum Theater to showcase their work and share their experiences from the Summer of Acceleration with the community,” shared Mathews.

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

background I wanted to serve our community with I.T. Our name was created based on – we’re originally from the south “Memphis, TN” and we started the company in the “sunshine state of Florida” which led us to create our name “ Southern Sunshine.” The Ferry godmother has become a sign of hope for the community, the voice of all people.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Plantible Foods

Austin Startup

Tony Martens , Co-Founder at Plantible Foods, talked about what he thinks overhyped might mean, why he admires the CEO of Memphis Meats, and why he’d worry about loneliness on Mars. I recently had the opportunity to meet Uma Valeti , the founder and CEO of Memphis Meats, who has also become an advisor to our company.

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Developer hiring startup Work for Pie to shut down on August 31, points users to Coderwall and Pitchbox

The Next Web

The duo also thanked Seed Hatchery and Start Co for getting them started and to their many friends in the Memphis community and beyond for their support.

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When choosing Austin’s next City Manager, find a tech-forward candidate

Austin Startup

Prior to this, she was the interim Executive Director of the Memphis Housing Authority. ATA believes its essential for the next City Manager to leverage technology to help solve community challenges — and if you agree, let your Council Member know! Maura Sullivan serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Chattanooga.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Favorite Songs to Get Them Motivated

Hearpreneur

One of Kanye lines says I’m a get on this tv mamma, I’mma hold it down and that’s exactly what I’ve been able to do by having our company commercial currently running on our local CBS station here in Memphis. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. Thanks to Chris Ivy, Ivy Vine Investments ! #14-

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Civil Rights 50th Year Anniversary - A Trip to Remember

Seeing Both Sides

Finally, we drove to Memphis and visited the Lorraine Hotel where MLK was tragically assassinated. It raised conversations about bigotry in our community in our time, not just historical acts of bigotry, and it expanded their horizons in a way I had not anticipated.