Nashville Technology Council

NASHVILLE TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL TO HOST 11th ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY NASHVILLE CONFERENCE
Forward Momentum will focus on Technology in Music, Health Care, and Social Commerce

Nashville, Tenn. (April 26, 2011) – The Nashville Technology Council will host its 11th annual Technology Nashville Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th at the Nashville Convention Center.

Technology Nashville is a celebration of the thriving technology industry in Tennessee, and its purpose is to highlight the region’s technology companies, in addition to showcasing tech innovation, talent acquisition, and entrepreneurship. This full day conference features two industry renowned keynote speakers, economic development updates, and breakout sessions highlighting technology from both an enterprise perspective and an entrepreneur perspective in four key regional industries: health care, transactions, music/publishing, and commerce.

Featured speakers include Harry Jacobson, Managing Partner of TriStar Technology Ventures, music industry expert Hunter Williams, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development/Distribution and Research Operations, SESAC, and Dr. John Doulis, Assistant Professor Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University.

Technology Nashville is being underwritten by Zycron (Platinum) and our Gold Sponsors include Comcast Business Class, TWTelecom, and Level 3.

“Technology Nashville is the premier technology conference in the region,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of the Nashville Technology Council. “The conference represents the best of Nashville.  It is truly representative of the city’s thriving culture.” 

In addition to a line-up of speakers, the conference will feature an IT exposition with over 25 Middle Tennessee companies, showcasing the latest technology products and services for businesses.  The day will conclude with a reception at the Bridge Entertainment Center at the Renaissance.

Last year, this event attracted over 350 technology industry professionals.  This year, we expect an even higher attendance.  To register, click here.

After many days and months of work, we are ready to release the 2011 Techville Map.  This year’s map features the same geo-spatial design, however, we have created industry specific lines and colors to highlight the core tech verticals in Nashville.  The background is a sharp black with vibrant colors overlayed to represent the energy of the community.  The map was designed by our very own Jessica Hill.

“It is truly a team project with every member of the team contributing to the success of the project,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of the Nashville Technology Council.  “We believe it portrays Nashville as a significant player in technology.”

The Map will be distributed in the Nashville Business Journal tomorrow.

April 21, 2011 •  7:30 AM TO 11:00 AM

Register HERE

Thank you to our Exhibitor Sponsors: G Squared Wireless and Sprint

Welcome back to NSW3.

Today, we are focused on building.  Building a business plan, a pitch deck, and protecting company assets that are being created.  A special thanks to Waddey Patterson’s Ed Lanquist for leading an IP session this afternoon.

What is the first thing a company should do?  Write a business plan of course.  Attached is are two versions of sample business plans that I have used in the past.  Both help you answer questions.  They don’t do the work for you, nor should they.  It is important for the entrepreneur to go through this with their team and learn.

Nashville Startup Weekend_Resources

Business Plan for a Startup Business

Business Plan 101_nsw – Education Session

The Art of the Pitch – Education Session

Follow the whole weekend on #NSW3

We had a great pitch session tonight with more than 30 ideas. The ideas were discussed and voted on. The top six ideas were formed into companies in less than 15 minutes. It is a great experience to watch. More to come later in the weekend. Join us Sunday from 2-4 PM to watch the pitches and see who walks away with $1,000. Tod

Companies to Watch
Pharma Buddy
Mobile Checkout
QR Name Badges
DataMash
Teacher Parent Data Portal
Pass the Monkey

Join AIGA Friday, April 15th from 6-8pm as they partner with Belmont University to welcome Kit Hinrichs for the evening!

The evening will consist of an opening reception, keynote lecture by Kit, and some Q&A time. The event will be held at Belmont University’s Leu Art Building, Room 117.

Kit Hinrichs founded Studio Hinrichs in October 2009, following 23 years as a partner of the international design firm, Pentagram. Prior to that, he was a partner in the design consultancy Jonson, Pedersen, Hinrichs & Shakery. Over the past few decades, Kit has been an influential force in graphic design. Included among the hundreds of projects that he has design directed are the  California Academy of Sciences graphic identity program,  Sony Metreon Entertainment Complex identity and interior graphics,  United Airlines’ Hemispheres magazine,  Design Within Reach identity and catalog, and countless annual report, corporate identity, packaging, exhibition, editorial, and promotional campaign programs. He is also the co-founder and design director of  @Issue: Journal of Business and Design, which is now an online magablog —  atissuejournal.com.

Kit has taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York, the California College of the Arts, and the Academy of Art in San Francisco. His work has been honored and widely published internationally, and several of his pieces are part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design. Kit is also the co-author of several books and a much sought-after guest speaker on design. An avid collector of  Stars & Stripes memorabilia, his collection of over 3,000 objects has been exhibited across the country and in Japan, and presented in the book  Long May She Wave (published by Ten Speed Press, 2001).

Kit is a recipient of the prestigious AIGA medal in recognition of his exceptional achievements in the field of graphic design and visual communication. He is a past executive board member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale, and has been an Art Center College of Design trustee since 1996.

Schedule:
6:00-6:30pm: Welcome Reception
6:30-7:30pm: Lecture
7:30-8:00pm: Q&A
Registration:
Student Members: $10
Professional Members: $20
Professional Non-Members: $25

Register here

This year, the Nashville Technology Council, the Entrepreneur Center, and volunteers from the community have teamed together to create a unique experience for individuals who are interested in starting a company.  NSW11 will take individuals from an idea to launch in 48 hours.  ”It is truly a unique experience,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO Nashville Technology Council.  ”I have participated the past two years.  NSW allows you to meet new people who share the entrepreneurial drive and it creates a safe environment to learn quickly.”

Nashville Startup Weekend 11 will be held April 15, 16, and 17th.  Friday kicks off with a reception so everyone can get to know.  Then everyone will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the whole audience.  Once everyone has had an opportunity to pitch ideas, then we will all vote together to pick 6-8 ideas.  Teams will form immediately and begin work.  There is an opportunity for everyone to contribute where you are a software engineer, designer, or business manager.  Work will continue through the evening on Friday till midnight.  We will start again Saturday morning at 7:00 am and work through the day.  There will be presentations on pitching your business and writing effective business plans on Saturday afternoon.  Work continues until Sunday afternoon where each team will pitch their business.

T-Shirts, Food, and Beverages will be provided to participants.

Register today at http://nashvillestartup.com/.

105 Broadway, Suite 200
Nashville, TN  37201

TedxNashville is tomorrow at TPAC’s Polk Theater.  Leaders in technology, entertainment , healthcare, and so many other fields that represent Nashville will be presenting their innovative  ideas on making the world a better place.  So many of our wonderful members and volunteers are contributing to this wonderful event.

To learn more about TedxNashville or to buy tickets, click here.

According to NTC Board Member, Vic Gatto, these are the top 10 reasons you won’t dare leave our fair city once you’re here…

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