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...
Now in its landmark 13th year, 3686 is Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters in Tennessee and a cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast. The multi-day conference, hosted in Nashville and reflecting the geographic coordinates of the city in its name, is hosted and powered by Launch...
Chattanooga Connect brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how emerging technologies can move from pilot projects to real-world deployment at regional and national scale. Building on Chattanooga's reputation as a living laboratory for digital infrastructure and mobility innovation, the conference will highlight strategies for scaling solutions -- from local testbeds to...
The RHOdeo is exactly what it sounds like. One mechanical bull. A room full of Nashville founders, operators, and investors. Whoever stays on the longest takes home the buckle! Rho is covering every ride, so the only thing it costs you is your dignity. How it works Show up. Grab your drink ticket at the door....
AgeInnovate's 2026 AgeTech Startup Live Pitch Competition takes place on September 16 in Nashville during the Launch Tennessee 3686 entrepreneurial conference. Three finalists will compete for a $25,000 SAFE-note investment from Community Equity Partners. Applications close July 15. Southeast startups, with Nashville playing a leading role, are building solutions for gaps in eldercare, caregiving and aging-in-place. Tennessee's 60-plus...
International healthcare conference hosted right here in Nashville, the healthcare capital of the world. A strategic entry point for international healthcare and healthtech companies entering the US market.
Wednesday, September 16 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Register to See Address Nashville, TN We're excited to host a Partner Popup at this year's 3686! Come check out the Lighthouse. We rarely open the doors to the public, so this is your shot.
