The Tech Check, powered by Interlaced: What Nashville told us about founders, artificial intelligence
By Simran Nath Launch Tennessee’s 3686 conference took over Nashville’s Germantown just a few weeks ago in September. Founders, investors, and operators from across the Southeast packed Brooklyn Bowl for three days of panels, pitches, and hallway conversations. We spent September 15 on the second floor running The Vault, our activation. It stayed busy all […]
3686 recap: Big ideas, bold connections and Tennessee innovation
Fast facts: 3686: LaunchTN entrepreneur conference named for the geographic coordinates of Nashville 13: years of the conference 975 attendees engaged 60 partners engaged 34 Tennessee counties represented 18 states represented 27 industries represented 14 universities represented 58: speakers 25: companies participated in the inaugural Tech and Startup Job Fair, including global Oracle and […]
Austin Peay State University joins Launch Tennessee technology consortium
For immediate release Sept. 23, 2026 Austin Peay State University joins Launch Tennessee technology consortium Nashville — Austin Peay State University became the seventh institution to join Launch Tennessee’s technology consortium, which provides support for university researchers working to get their ideas from research labs to the commercial market. “APSU brings a unique combination of […]
Apply for LaunchTN’s SBIR/STTR Matching Fund
LaunchTN works to bolster startup activity and increase participation from Tennessee entrepreneurs in what’s colloquially known as America’s Seed Fund. Every year, participating federal agencies allocate capital to SBIR/STTR programs. LaunchTN supports founders’ applications to the federal programs, and if the founders land that funding, then LaunchTN invites the company to apply for matching funds. […]
New routes opening for Austin Peay research
By Charlie Reed Mike Wilson has spent 21 years learning how Austin Peay works: where expertise lives, who knows what, and which people need to find one another. Now, as Austin Peay becomes the newest member of the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC), that knowledge has a new purpose. A Launch Tennessee initiative, TTAC helps […]
The Tech Check, powered by Interlaced — Device Management: The One System Most Startups Build Last (and Regret It)
August 2026 Tech Check: Device management: the one system most startups build last (and regret It) By Simran Nath – Interlaced Marketing Manager Somewhere in your company right now, an employee is working on a laptop nobody’s tracking. Maybe it’s a contractor who never got offboarded. Maybe it’s the sales rep who left six months […]
Launch Tennessee’s commercialization team has a new leader
Launch Tennessee adds Vice President of Commercialization, Director of Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium Nashville — Launch Tennessee’s Jennifer Skjellum has been promoted to Vice President of Commercialization and Director of the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium at the organization. “We’re working to lead Tennessee and the Southeast in commercialization advancement so ideas don’t sit in labs. […]
Launch Tennessee is hiring: Marketing Coordinator/Senior Coordinator
Thank you for your interest. This application is closed. Position: Marketing Coordinator/Senior Coordinator Reports to: Vice President of Marketing and Communications Location: Launch Tennessee office, Nashville, TN Supports: Marketing & Communications team, Launch Tennessee staff Works alongside: Director of Communications, Senior Manager of Event Planning and Activation, Creative and Design Manager Launch Tennessee is a […]
Launch Tennessee is hiring: Research & Policy Associate
Position: Research & Policy Associate Location: Nashville, TN Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Supports: Organization-wide projects with an emphasis on commercialization and capital Apply now. Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a 501c3 nonprofit partnership building an ecosystem of support for every startup and investor in Tennessee. As a public-private partnership, we are uniquely positioned to provide […]
Launch Tennessee is hiring: University Engagement & Talent Programs Manager
Position: University Engagement & Talent Programs Manager Location: Nashville, TN Reports to: VP of Commercialization & Director, TTAC Direct reports: None at present Apply now. Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a 501c3 nonprofit partnership building an ecosystem of support for every startup and investor in Tennessee. As a public-private partnership, we are uniquely positioned to provide […]