Founder Ventures

VUMC employee headshots on December 6, 2021. Photos by Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center Great Neck, NY – Traditional AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices have long been a lifeline for individuals with speech and communication challenges. These devices have also presented significant limitations, often confining users to a single,… Read More

Eupalinos Innovations is a medical device company specializing in bioengineering polymer-based materials for restoring blood flow. The company’s core technology is patented hydrogel that facilitates the rapid growth of new blood vessels after injection, with sufficient speed and concentration to prevent limb loss in critical ischemia models. Read More

Baseline is a journaling and mood tracking platform designed to assist the user to better understand their brains and improve their mental health. Read More

Zeno Power is on a mission to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, they are commercializing next-generation radioisotope power systems that convert the heat from recycled nuclear waste into a years-long supply of clean power. Read More

TuneHatch is a web-based platform that uses predictive analytics and streamlined processes to help independent venues and music artists book more profitable shows and help fans find the shows they’ll love. Read More

Resera is a social enterprise symbolic jewelry manufacturer and brand that employs survivors of domestic violence and homelessness to craft each piece. Their unique combination of mission and technology makes it possible to deliver powerful stories of impact and transformation customers want without compromising design and quality.  … Read More

Radical Shoots provides high-quality, locally grown microgreens to the Nashville market including 50+ local restaurants. Radical Shoots is committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and increasing consistent access to local, nutritious foods in Middle Tennessee. Read More

Leddin Group has developed the comprehensive Leadership Lab Learning System. At the heart of the Leadership Lab Learning System is the 5 Practices of Impactful Leaders course, popularized by Dr. Patrick Leddin’s book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, a Wall Street Journal best seller. … Read More

Happenstance is a contemporary bourbon brand that speaks to the modern consumer. Double-distilled and aged four years in New American Oak Barrels, the Founder’s Edition straight bourbon whiskey incorporates today’s most sought out flavors, including a complex combination of vanilla, hazelnut, toasted oak, honey, and toffee notes. Read More

Finally is developing a skin assessment platform that analyzes the molecular makeup of an individual’s skin to match them to ideal products and/or ingredients for their skin’s unique biochemical makeup. Read More