The southeast region’s leading research universities and federal laboratories invite you to explore new possibilities at this showcase of groundbreaking, disruptive startups. The 48 ventures presenting in this year’s showcase were hand-picked from the 20 universities and labs in our 12-state innovation ecosystem, via a competitive selection process led by over 70 serial entrepreneurs, investors, and technology veterans.
Dr. C. Cybele Raver
Dr. Raver offers a unique perspective on education as a developmental psychologist, professor, researcher, clinician, educator and administrator. Raver oversees all faculty, staff, programs and initiatives for Vanderbilt’s 10 schools and colleges. She also leads the university’s research, admissions, student affairs and residential life.
Raver is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College.
5/3 Bank (Fifth Third)
Welcome to Nashville!
Kick off the Southeast Venture Showcase with Dr. Cybele Raver, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs of Vanderbilt University, and Stephen Miller, Executive Director of New Venture Development and your Host for SVS.
Speakers:
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Dr. Cybele Raver, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic
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Stephen Miller, Southeast Venture Showcase Host and Executive
Director of New Venture Development, Vanderbilt University
Opening Keynote - Regional VC’s Perspective: The Growing Relevance of the Southeast for Investment
Venture capital is not new to the southeastern United States. Hear from the bold leaders who are already investing in this booming region and join in the discussion about opportunities and challenges for future growth in the southern states.
Moderator: Geof Vickers - Nashville Office Managing Partner, Nelson Mullins
Speakers:
- Marcus Whitney – Jumpstart Nova
- Jason Kuo – Tech Square Ventures
- Joe Mancini – Front Porch Ventures
- Gary Peat – Valor VC
The Mid-South I-Corps Hub Lightning Round Pitch Showcase
See the top innovations from the Mid-South Innovation Corps Hub, a group of ten universities that make up a regional coalition of diverse, tech-forward institutions to promote inclusive innovation, spur economic development and prosperity, and transform Mid-South metro areas into growth and commercialization centers for STEM-related technologies.
Moderator: Dr. Charleson Bell, I-Corps Hub Director, Mid-South Innovation Hub at Vanderbilt University University
Closing Remarks: Dr. Padma Raghavan, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Chief Research Officer at Vanderbilt University
| University | Startup | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Health Evolve | Kim Smith |
| Jackson State University | Gen Med Labs, LLC | Brandon Newton |
| University of Louisville | Clareo Biosciences | Melissa Smith |
| University of Tennessee-Knoxville | AluminAiry | Brian Washington |
| University of Kentucky | Biovalor | Ning Wei and David Eaton |
| George Mason University | Great Victory Legends, Inc. | Craig Yu |
| University of Memphis | NatureFound Biotech | Amber Jennings |
| University of Virginia | Avant Genomics | Rachelle Turiello |
| Tennessee State University | FLOUV | Dr. Ankit Patras |
