(Startup Memphis) The idea is audacious, innovative and perhaps a little crazy, but if it works, brilliant.
A coalition of Memphis leaders propose to recruit 1,000 entrepreneurs to launch 500 new startups in Memphis over the next decade.
Sounds great, but how?
First off, provide them with support and resources and opportunities to take chances. Next, hold them accountable to the mission of developing solid companies staffed by energetic creatives who will ignite this city with a belief that anything is possible.
That mindset fueled historic entrepreneurship in Memphis and it’s the premise and the promise of the Entrepreneurship Powered Innovation Center or EPIcenter. The initiative was developed by local business, civic, education and nonprofit leaders under the auspices of the Chairman’s Circle at the Greater Memphis Chamber and launched to sizable fanfare last week.
Read the full article at Startup Memphis
Read more about the EPIcenter of entrepreneurship at Memphis Business Journal and The Commercial Appeal