Innovation Catalyst Final Pitch Event (In-Person)

Event Description:

Come watch and support the 2021-2022 Innovation Catalyst cohort teams on May 12th at The Nashville Public Library! The final event will feature five local nonprofit organizations pitching their innovative revenue ideas to a panel of talented Nashville investors and funders in a shark tank-style competition.

This year, attendees will have an opportunity to donate and vote for the People's Choice Award. 100% of donations for the People's Choice Award will be awarded live to the organization with the most votes.

Participating iCat Teams:

• Faith Family Medical Center
• Healing Arts Project, Inc
• Project Return
• Center for Nonprofit Management
• Rural Health Association of Tennessee

Keynote Speaker:

Panel Judges:

• Harry Allen of Studio Bank
• Corinne Bergeron of The Frist Foundation
• Chad Milom of LBMC
• Jaclyn Mothupi of the Wond'ry at Vanderbilt's Innovation Center
• Whitney Weeks of HCA Healthcare Foundation

About the iCat Program:

Led by CauseImpact, The Innovation Catalyst (iCat) is a robust, immersive 9-month cohort-based program built to help nonprofit organizations develop new initiatives that improve their sustainability and mission impact. Throughout the cohort season, each team works with expert consultants to clarify their strategic priorities, diversify revenue, and engage current funders and stakeholders in new and different ways.

We are incredibly grateful to The Nashville Public Library for allowing us to utilize their space for this event. Learn more about The Nashville Public Library Foundation and register for a library card to access over two million FREE books, ebooks, magazines, DVDs, streaming movies, music, and more!