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 […]
Announced: 3686 entrepreneurial conference is back — and expanding
Launch Tennessee’s 3686 entrepreneurial conference expands to Germantown, adds new startup & tech job fair and Startup Homecoming party alongside increased networking opportunities Fast facts 3686, Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors, is set for Sept. 14-16 Discounted early bird tickets, offering the lowest rate of the year, go on sale June […]
The Tech Check, powered by Interlaced — Startup Runway Is Built on Smarter Choices
When you’re building a company, time and money move faster than you expect. Every founder knows the pressure: extend runway, keep investors confident, and scale without breaking the bank. But here’s the catch — the biggest financial drains often don’t look like “expenses” at first. They hide in everyday operations. That was the theme we […]
3686 entrepreneur conference wraps its triumphant 12th year
Fast facts About 900 people from 31 states, plus Washington, D.C., attended over 3 days. Folx Table took home the $10,000 pitch competition prize. Attendees had 770 1-on-1 meetings in 6 hours — more than 125 meetings an hour! More than 400 headshots taken during Day 2. Check out the video recap, created by Fifth […]
Founders vie for $10,000 prize at 3686 Pitch Competition, contestants revealed
For immediate release Aug. 21, 2025 Nashville, TN — An annual fan favorite, this year’s 3686 Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon, will feature five companies vying for a $10,000 cash prize, plus in-kind services valued at up to $5,000 from The Operations Guide. It’s all happening Sept. 8-10 at Launch Tennessee’s entrepreneur conference, 3686. Get […]
Entrepreneurs, activate — 3686 returns for 12th year Sept. 8-10
Hailed Launch Tennessee entrepreneur conference is the largest gathering of its kind in the state Nashville, TN — 3686, Launch Tennessee’s widely celebrated and popular entrepreneur conference, is set to return for its landmark 12th year this September, bringing hundreds of innovators, startup founders, investors, and more from across the country to Nashville for the […]
Launch Tennessee conference, 3686, hosts conversation about family offices with ECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter
Public and private leaders spoke Wednesday at Launch Tennessee’s entrepreneur conference, 3686, diving into the unique strengths and auspicious advantages changing the landscape of Tennessee’s venture capital community — specifically family offices. The panel, which took place at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, included: Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development […]
3686 conference draws more than 900 to Cannery Hall
Fast facts More than 900 people from 33 states attended 3686 over 3 days. Attendees had more than 1,100 one-on-one networking meetings. Startup Onrise won $10,000 in the InvestTN Pitch Competition. Mayors from the state’s biggest cities drew standing room only Tuesday morning at Launch Tennessee’s entrepreneurial conference, 3686. “One thing that’s great about having […]
Things to do in Nashville during 3686, LaunchTN’s entrepreneurial conference
From coffee shops and breakfast spots to drinks and dancing, The Music City has a lot to offer visitors. The Launch Tennessee staff put their heads together to come up with a list of hot spots and tips to enjoy Nashville, while you’re in town for our 3686 entrepreneurship conference. About 3686 For more than […]