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The Upside from StartupNash gives listeners a rare two-sided view of Nashville's startup scene. Host Kelley Griggs, founder of Britepeer, brings real-time perspective on the wins and challenges of building while highlighting the region’s most creative and ambitious startups.

The dual lens of analyzing the bold moves of Nashville’s founders while navigating StartupLand herself makes every episode both inspiring and practical. You’ll hear stories of how startups are reinventing industries like healthcare, fintech, and music, paired with lessons you can apply to your own journey.

Listen to the Upside for an honest, energetic look at how founders push through the messy middle and how their stories can fuel your next move.
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In this episode of The Upside from StartupNash, host Kelley Griggs discusses the newly redesigned party-planning app, Potluck. The podcast explores the fresh visual and UX design, which has resulted in increased conversions. It's acknowledged that not all changes were smooth, with a significant glitch in the RSVP system, which was rebuilt rapidly. Fascinatingly, Potluck made a strategic change in its revenue model, shifting from monthly subscriptions to event bundles, driven by user preference. The podcast delves into the impact of this shift and the app's growth as the team focuses more on aligning the business with user needs. Potluck's story underscores the importance of listening to users and evolving according to their needs. Furthermore, the podcast also highlights Nashville's upcoming startup events.
Small Fleet

Small Fleet

2025-10-0603:39

In this episode of The Upside from StartupNash, host Kelley Griggs brings the latest updates from Nashville's startup scene. Key highlights include Small Fleet, a logistics startup that aims to aid small trucking operators, preparing for a pitch at the DelTech Conference. Laura Del Greco secured a three-year partnership for her company Musay with a local museum, while an anonymous member launched an AI-powered calorie tracker app. The podcast also talks about the StartupNash Leaderboard, which shows the progress made by community members in their startups. The episode concludes with anticipation for more product launches and growth in the next week.
Find Me Activities

Find Me Activities

2025-09-2605:15

The first episode of "The Upside" podcast presented by Kelley Griggs highlighted several up-and-coming ventures, including "Find Me Activities," a digital platform by Mundhavni Cheena that pulls together various activity options for kids. Bill Fauver introduced "CoachFax" to enhance safety in youth-serving organizations, with Doug Trovinger sharing strategic insights for early-stage founders. Other notable updates included Edie Woelfle's announcement of a group coaching calls for early-stage, non-technical founders and job opportunities at Tyler Welton’s security compliance startup and Rustici Software. Moreover, Mollie Berliss broadened her professional network as a specialized mediator. The episode concluded with an outline of imminent Nashville events, beneficial for entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals seeking to expand their horizons. Overall, the episode keeps listeners in touch with the latest news and developments in the local startup scene.
Welcome to the Upside

Welcome to the Upside

2025-09-1905:29

The first episode of "The Upside from StartupNash" hosted by Kelley Griggs features various startup stories, wins and opportunities across Nashville and the South. The episode highlights Library.FM's launch and first paying customer, the introduction of Nashville Analytics into the StartupNash community, and the newfound role of co-host Wendy Taylor as the city lead for Founders Live. Further, Kelley brings attention to various startup updates including the expansion of Inara Consulting, Document Doctors project opportunities, Mane Impact's fundraising checklist, and Twin Sun's AI-powered prototype advancements. Founders seeking co-founders and various connections within the startup niche are also discussed, additionally the future Capital Session event at the Entrepreneur Center is announced. The podcast wraps up with Kelley inviting listeners to share their startup journey and successes.
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