Sam Davidson on Increasing Entrepreneur Success | Signature Required

Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC), joins Spencer and Carli to discuss how the EC empowers entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Sam shares insights into the EC’s mission to increase the success rate for startups through education, mentorship, and capital resources. He also reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of risk-taking, and how the EC fosters community and connection for Tennesseans pursuing their dreams. Tune in to hear how the EC is shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Tennessee.

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0:00 - Introduction to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center
2:41 - Challenges and Success Rates in Entrepreneurship
6:00 - Entrepreneurial Misconceptions and Risk Tolerance
10:20 - Leadership at the Entrepreneur Center
12:48 - Sam's Entrepreneurial Journey
24:45 - Community and Connection in Entrepreneurship
26:10 - Supporting Nonprofits and Young Entrepreneurs
35:34 - Funding and Sustainability of the NEC
41:28 - Future of Entrepreneurship in Tennessee
50:03 - Entrepreneurial Marriage and Mental Health
58:26 - Conclusion and Vision for the Future