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.