Start Co. is happy to announce that Elastic is joining our family of partners that are digitally advancing our community of entrepreneurs and innovators. Elastic is a software company that allows thousands of companies worldwide, including Uber, Netflix, and Microsoft to explore and analyze their data differently using the power of search. Their […]
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The Digital City Memphis is now accepting applications for the 2021 pitch competition. This competition is presented by Start Co. and is designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your innovation to a panel of experts and a chance to win a cash prize. Startups focused on mobility and transportation, data analytics and visualization
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On July 27th, 2021, Start Co. hosted a virtual convening with experts on building and sustaining innovation districts. Innovation districts align public and private partners behind a shared effort to boost economic growth and improve residents’ quality of life. The expert speakers were: Bruce Katz, Co-Founder of New Localism Advisors and the Nowak Metro Finance
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Vital to every successful business is a “sticky” Elevator Pitch, one that includes a brief, memorable business description around 2-4 sentences. A potential resource needs to understand what solution you are offering. Have real, vibrant examples prepared that demonstrate how you helped a customer overcome a unique challenge. Providing examples demonstrates that you can solve
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Continuing on with our series highlighting our accelerator alumni, we spoke with CEO, Amber Hayes, and CTO, Mars McClain, of Memphis-based startup, SecondKeys. Amber has a background in electrical engineering and computer science. Three years ago, after previously working as the lead developer with two startups, Amber decided to start SecondKeys. Mars brings a background
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The work from home (WFH) movement has demonstrated the importance of technological literacy and access. Regardless of your profession, there is a minimum requirement for tech expertise with the bar raising everyday. Further, we must overcome the digital divide. Read up more in this great article by Chelsea Collier, our director of Digital Communities
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Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Sumeet Chahal, the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Bunker Labs. Sumeet is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. The United States military provides a massive network of support for military personnel, but this network is
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Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Sumeet Chahal, the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Bunker Labs. Sumeet is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. The United States military provides a massive network of support for military personnel, but this network is
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Getting the most out of the capabilities of a Smart City goes beyond the technological infrastructure in place. The people creating and benefiting from the solutions built on top of the technology create an effective ecosystem. Smart City efforts are usually led by one community entity, but the key to success is to get all
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Recently, I got the opportunity to speak with Emmanuel Tuombe, Founder and CEO of ABES Engineering in Memphis. Growing up witnessing the challenges created from a lack of infrastructure in Rwanda, Emmanuel set out to become a civil engineer. He founded ABES Engineering in 2015 with the goal to build a profitable business and to
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