The Work
Start Co. brings expertise and services in policy and programmatic solutions, capital formation, civic and corporate innovation, and direct and indirect supoprt for startup and commercialization activities.
Start Co. launched MEMx with Memphis’s Economic Development Growth Engine. It is an economic development cooperative strategically aligning partners within the Memphis region to implement an innovation driven economic model that creates sustained capital structures and new policy to grow jobs and talent at all stages of firm development. More information HERE.
In partnership with the CalAsian Chamber, we have launched CalAsian Accelerate, a five-week accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses with tailored support, expert mentorship, and hands-on learning. Participants will also gain access to the Founders Journey Program, a curated learning experience providing actionable insights on business development, fundraising, and growth strategies.
Sky High is an initiative through the More For Memphis partnership designed specifically to support South Memphis zip codes 38106, 38126, 38109, & 38114. Start Co. is providing programs and tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses who want business strategy support. For more information email
Founder's Journey
Program
The Founder's Journey Program are self paced tools and video content designed to help founders and business owners who need support in growth and operational modeling. These tools also serve as examples for partner alignment around needed innovation exposure for ecosystem builders. Please get started HERE.
Catalytic Investment Fund
Start Co. is working with EDGE and other regional partners to reserach & develop a catalytic investment fund for needed economic interventions. HR&A Advisors has been engaged to structure this fund and make policy recommendations in support of the work.
Start Co. is part of the strategy and instrutor team bringing the National Scinece Foundation ICORPS Program to Memphis to assist researchers and founders who need assistance doing early stage research and discovery. More Information HERE.
