ResilienceVC has announced the close of its debut, oversubscribed fund.

He was in town and provided an update on the program's activities.

Rice University has announced the launch of the Rice Venture Creation Fellowship to help with the transition from academic research to the creation of venture-backable start-up concepts.

Seven leading entrepreneur support organizations from across the U.S. are joining forces to tackle critical challenges impacting oceans, coastal communities, and the economy.

The brand new organization has adopted Lamar Alexander's term for the area known as the Oak Ridge Corridor.

“It may start with a cookie box, but it’s so much more,” said Lynne Fugate. “It teaches them how to speak to adults, how to ask for the sale, how to market the product, present themselves, and work as a team.”

The annual meeting concludes with a discussion about the Ford BlueOval City.

He was one of more than 8,000 attendees at the the event held in the Music City Center.