Our story.
For more than 10 years, we’ve connected entrepreneurs with critical resources to create, launch and grow businesses.
Our Difference
Nashville Ranks #4 Best Place in the U.S. to Start a Business.
- Inc. (2020)
Nashville is home to 2+ million people and 53,000 businesses.
Nashville boasts a diverse economy, creative culture & educated workforce.
The EC has served 10,000+ entrepreneurs since 2010.
800+ alumni from EC high-touch programs.
84% of EC’s high-touch program alumni are in operation today.
$233M capital raised by EC alumni.
$192M in revenue generated by EC alumni.
$100M in exits by EC alumni.
EC advisors have billions in exits.
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“Let’s open the door, the windows, everything to those who might not have been able to get into business ownership, starting companies, growing businesses, creating wealth.”
– Mike Shmerling, Investor & Serial Entrepreneur
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