We’re bringing together the two types of founders every great startup needs- the ones who build and the ones who sell. If you’re a coder who can ship fast but hates pitching… or a seller who can get customers but needs someone to build the product, this is for you. We’ll do light matchmaking, intros, and some guided convos...
KEC's September Women in Business Gathering You've got subscriptions you forgot you're paying for, platforms that overlap, and maybe no idea what a "tech stack" even means. This session covers all of it, including session facilitator, Erika Biddix's favorite tools, what's worth the money, and how to audit what you've already got. Tue Sep 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Knoxville...
The GNTC Summit brings together hundreds of tech professionals from across the region for a full day of curated programming spanning Data, AI, Leadership, and Innovation. Hands-on experts and tech leaders serve as speakers and facilitators, helping attendees from across the region learn from the subject experts and bring fresh ideas back to their organizations....
Explore how nuclear energy can fuel economic growth, innovation, and opportunity across the region. Join us for a conversation with Mike Magill, president of the Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation, on the role nuclear energy can play in fueling regional growth and opportunity. Magill will explore the connection between Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and communities across...
Enjoy networking and drinks with Knoxville's tech community at 35 North in Farragut Make new connections with the Knoxville tech community this fall! We'll be gathering at 35 North in Farragut on September 9th from 4:30-6:30pm. Enjoy come-and-go networking in a relaxed, business casual atmosphere. We'll serve a selection of appetizers, along with beer, wine,...
Join us Wednesday, September 9, for the WORKS Demo Day! After nine weeks of mentorship, expert guidance, and company-building, six early-stage startups will take the stage to share what they’ve been working on. Each founder will deliver a five-minute pitch, followed by Q&A. The evening will also include a fireside chat with previous WORKS graduates...
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing tech markets in the country. But there's no dedicated space for the people running operations behind the scenes at tech companies to connect, share, and grow together! We are changing that. Nicki (DoorDash), Mollie (Unity AI), and Zap (Lighthouse) are bringing together Nashville's tech ops practitioners for the first time. This is...
This event is for founders who want to understand the #s and the lingo around the #s more! We will have lunch and cover a TON of content: 1) Investor vocabulary (figured it’s best to start with vocab) 2) Building the investor model 3) How much should you raise? 4) Cap table hygiene 5) Diligence...
This is our 2nd CS event, agenda and location are TBD, but in the meantime you can mark your calendar! Ben George (Motive), Steve Mason (Signal Consulting), and Zap (Lighthouse) are bringing together Nashville's CS practitioners for the first time. This is an informal evening of drinks, food, and real conversation with the people doing the work alongside...
