Pyrotechnics was a big part of Steve Wolf's previous work, designing dozens of fire control technologies and methods. Now, his start-up uses jet engines, a mist injection chamber, and an all-terrain vehicle to fight wildfires.

Topping the Southeast news is an announcement by one of the largest health systems in Georgia that it has launched a $100 million venture fund to shape the future of healthcare by creating better care and market value.

The couple from Peru are former bankers who are developing an unconventional, modular, and highly efficient wind energy system to generate on-site electricity for homes, communities, and commercial and industrial businesses.

The event on August 1 and 2 will feature three keynote speakers and seven panel discussions.

Applications open June 1 for those wanting to pitch at Knoxville's "Startup Day" in September, and panelists added to KTech's "Tech Panel: Artificial Intelligence," also to be held June 1.

Recruitment is underway for a Managing Director for what appears to be a software innovation-focused program.

Chattanooga's EPB Quantum NetworkSM powered by Qubitekk and ORNL's Quantum Computing User Program are drawing attention to the region.

He's currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Xpress Inc. In his new role, Fuller will be heavily involved with the “CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor.”