A Community for Startups in Northeast Tennessee and Beyond.
Avante Community is where founders, ecosystem builders and the people who back them connect. Ask the question you are stuck on. Share the win. Find the person who already solved your problem.
- Open to everyone and free to join
- Founders, mentors, investors and ecosystem builders in one place
- Real answers from people who have been where you are
Has anyone used the SBA microloan for inventory? Trying to decide if the paperwork is worth it for under $25k.
Yes, twice. For that amount it is worth it. Plan on about three weeks, and ask your local SBDC to review the application before you send it. Happy to share what we sent.
That is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
What You Will Find Inside
Channels with a Purpose
#discussion-forum for the hard questions, #self-promotion for launches and press, #accountability-challenge for one goal every Monday.
A Rapidly Growing Community
Share an idea and get honest feedback before you spend a dollar on it. Post the question you are stuck on and get answers from founders, mentors and the people who run startup programs across the region.
Build Your Network
Most opportunities come through people you know. Meet other founders, find a mentor, and get introduced to the customers, partners and investors who can move your company forward.
A Nonprofit Entrepreneur Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
FoundersForge helps founders across Appalachia start and grow companies. We run the Avante startup bootcamp, help host Startup Mountain Summit, and serve as the LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center for the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee. Avante Community is where the people around all of that meet.
