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For years, the way economic strategy gets taught and implemented has been upside-down. Playbooks, frameworks, and best practices get...

Innovation is not a buzzword—it’s the foundation of economic resilience. True innovation-driven economic development (iEED)  isn’t about...

Fifteen years ago, Start Co.  embarked on a mission to catalyze economic transformation through innovation. Our journey has been one of...

In the world of healthcare innovation, few stories resonate as deeply as that of MedHaul, a digital platform that’s transforming medical...

Jamie’s journey of helping others began in Indonesia, where she worked in the aftermath of a devastating tsunami. Her passion for service...

As we edge closer to Demo Day, excitement is building as we anticipate pitches showcasing ideas that have the potential to transform...

Ford’s initiative, The Ford Urbanite Challenge, aims at developing community-based mobility solutions. They have chosen Memphis as their...

As we approach the announcement of the finalists, our steering committee is diligently evaluating the applications to identify mobility...

Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), a coalition encompassing state agencies, electric utilities, various cities, universities, vehicle...

A thriving innovation economy requires a robust research and development expenditure with participation by the private sector,...

We, at Start Co., have been in contact with our partners to gain insight into their decision to support the Memphis Challenge amidst...

As we navigate the streets of Memphis, it's easy to observe the significant burden that transportation costs place on our households and...

E-microtransit represents a new era in urban transportation, featuring electric-powered services designed specifically for city...

Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), a coalition encompassing state agencies, electric utilities, various cities, universities, vehicle...

As I was reading the first part of “Believing in Individuals: The Moral Case for Free Markets” by Robert Doar, the head of the American...

The Ford Urbanite Challenge invites proposals for mobility solutions in Memphis. Funding will be allocated to pilot projects that address...

BIG NEWS! THE MEMPHIS MOBILITY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES An exciting collaboration led by Ford Urbanite to bring new innovative mobility...

Start Co. along with the City of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, Black Business Association, the Greater Memphis Chamber of...

Amber Hayes won second place at the inaugural NBA Foundation All Star Startup Pitch Competition for entrepreneurs of color.  She got to...