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A new year brings new clarity.What intention are you carrying into 2026?
Share yours below so we can cheer you on.
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Every successful entrepreneur remembers the moment someone believed in them early.
On Friday, January 9, EO Nashville is hosting the Global Student Entrepreneur Award Pitch Competition, where student founders from Belmont, Lipscomb, University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Loyola, MIT, and Michigan State will take the stage to pitch businesses that range from.
• Autonomous parking systems and delivery services
• 3D printed machines and material tech (one with $780K in revenue)
• Therapy platforms, education tech, and sustainability startups
This event is open to the public, including entrepreneurs, students, educators, and members of the Nashville business community.
This is your chance to:
✔ Mentor rising founders
✔ Spot early-stage innovation for investment
✔ Get inspired by bold thinking
🕛 Networking Luncheon: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
🎤 Live Pitch Competition: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
🏆 Awards: 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
👉 Register today at support@eonashville.com
Entrepreneurship doesn’t always look like pitch decks and growth charts.
Sometimes it looks like doing something deeply uncomfortable just to survive, long before the success, the headlines, or the full circle moments.
What stands out here isn’t just resilience. It’s perspective. How the people, lessons, and experiences along the way shape leaders for life.
This is why founder stories matter. They remind us that growth is earned, not gifted.
Robert Hartline
Curious about EO Nashville membership? Here’s what the process looks like.
Start with a membership event to meet local founders and experience the community. After applying, you’ll submit a short video sharing why EO is the right next step for you.
The final step is a friendly visit from one or two EO members to learn more about your business and answer questions.
If you’re ready for a community that supports your growth and wellbeing as a founder, EO Nashville is here.
Know a founder who might be a great fit?
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You’re invited to an EO Nashville Membership Event.
Jan 22 at Hall’s Chophouse or Feb 3 at Vaco.
RSVP at eonashville.com
