Claire Coulter

Cabsolutely, a 2014 graduate of Start Co.’s Upstart accelerator, has reached its first regional market. Now a partner with Nashville-area Kwik Cab, the service platform provides cloud-based dispatch software and an app for cab drivers to better compete with tech-savvy ridesharing platforms. Cabsolutely currently is accepting beta testers for its upcoming passenger app, which will allow […]

To address the ever-increasing costs of heathcare, startup company LendMed may be just what the doctor ordered. “Hospitals can’t always anticipate the specific needs of every patient or afford to keep every medication or surgical device in their inventory,” explained Ryan Freiden, Founder of LendMed. “As a result, hospitals in the United States borrow from one another nearly

Homebuyers and real estate agents have a new sales tool at their disposal. In contrast to the traditional real estate model, MLS My Nestintroduces cost-sensitive home sellers to agents in their area who will list their home for a flat fee of $1,500 instead of a percentage commission fee. Co-founded in Memphis by Jessica Buffington and

If the saying is true — that the clothing makes the man — then Michael Wolf, co-founder of 6figure, believes that adage also holds true for women, especially those in competitive corporate fields. “It takes just seven seconds to create a first impression,” said Wolf. “The highly demanding corporate world necessitates that women project a credible,

With the launch of its ridesharing app in Nashville, Cabsolutely has reached another milestone of expanding into a new city, but the company still has a long way to go. Cabsolutely, an alum of one of Start Co.’s Upstart accelerator, has formed a partnership with Kwik Cab, a Nashville cab company, to provide its cloud-based web-application to the company. Read

The first of six regional startup pitch competitions will take place this week. Read the full article at Memphis Business Journal

An alum of one of the Start Co. accelerators is launching in Nashville. Cabsolutely, a cloud-based taxi dispatch and rider app, has formed a partnership with Kwik Cab, a Nashville cab company, clearing the way for Cabsolutely to move into the Nashville market. In 2014, the company formed partnerships with Premier Transportation, Yellow and Checker Cab. Read the full article

Start Co., a venture development group based in Memphis, helps accelerate startup ideas into actual businesses. This think tank incubator helps provide entrepreneurs access to mentors and investors. But the bulk of the work is shouldered by those trying to launch their ideas. Read the full article at High Ground News

Finding the right caregiver for a senior loved one is not an easy task. By the very nature of the need, the involved families often feel vulnerable in letting others assist with care. And when families turn to senior care agencies for help, they want to know they are getting quality care they can trust.