Across the state of Tennessee, entrepreneurs are building big things – and that includes founders stationed in Memphis! At Launch Tennessee’s 3686, West Tennessee had a big turnout of talent. Teknovation met with leadership at Epicenter, the Memphis-based entrepreneur center, to learn more about regional initiatives and emerging startups worth watching.
Anthony Young, president and CEO of Epicenter, said the Delta has changed significantly since the organization opened in 2017. In that time, Young said Epicenter has served more than 2,000 entrepreneurs in and around Memphis. The Commercial Appeal reported that Epicenter has also driven more than $110 million in investment in Memphis and helped create hundreds of jobs through the years.
One of the top ways Epicenter can help is by connecting companies with their first customers.
“We’re really seeing this ecosystem bubbling up,” he said. “Memphis may not be able to compete with some of these other ecosystems in terms of access to capital, but we can compete and win in regards to access to customers.”
Fintech & Professional Services
Financial and professional technology are also emerging industries in the region. We’ve chosen to highlight two that have created some traction in their customer base across Memphis – and the state!
Express Wages
“This is a financial technology that allows wage workers to get access to their paycheck before traditional pay time,” Young said. “It’s a great solution for a place like Memphis where there is so much predatory lending.”
More than 60% of U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck, according to Express Wages, often relying on overdrafts or payday loans to get by. Express Wages positions itself as a non-predatory alternative to payday lenders and check-cashing businesses.
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Memphis startups are making a splash. Here’s a list to keep an eye on
Memphis startups are making a splash. Here’s a list to keep an eye on
Memphis startups are making a splash. Here’s a list to keep an eye on
Across the state of Tennessee, entrepreneurs are building big things – and that includes founders stationed in Memphis! At Launch Tennessee’s 3686, West Tennessee had a big turnout of talent. Teknovation met with leadership at Epicenter, the Memphis-based entrepreneur center, to learn more about regional initiatives and emerging startups worth watching.
Anthony Young, president and CEO of Epicenter, said the Delta has changed significantly since the organization opened in 2017. In that time, Young said Epicenter has served more than 2,000 entrepreneurs in and around Memphis. The Commercial Appeal reported that Epicenter has also driven more than $110 million in investment in Memphis and helped create hundreds of jobs through the years.
One of the top ways Epicenter can help is by connecting companies with their first customers.
“We’re really seeing this ecosystem bubbling up,” he said. “Memphis may not be able to compete with some of these other ecosystems in terms of access to capital, but we can compete and win in regards to access to customers.”
Fintech & Professional Services
Financial and professional technology are also emerging industries in the region. We’ve chosen to highlight two that have created some traction in their customer base across Memphis – and the state!
Express Wages
“This is a financial technology that allows wage workers to get access to their paycheck before traditional pay time,” Young said. “It’s a great solution for a place like Memphis where there is so much predatory lending.”
More than 60% of U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck, according to Express Wages, often relying on overdrafts or payday loans to get by. Express Wages positions itself as a non-predatory alternative to payday lenders and check-cashing businesses.
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Zack Perry
Express Wages
+1 833-424-5438
info@expresswages.com
Zack Perry
Express Wages
+1 833-424-5348
info@expresswages.com
Bring Flexibility to Payday
Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.
Bring Flexibility to Payday
Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.
Bring Flexibility to Payday
Join companies that are improving retention, reducing stress, and supporting their teams—without changing a thing about how they run payroll.