ACEI Founders’ Pledge

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) empowers University of Tennessee, Knoxville, entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses while in school through experiential opportunities, programming, coaching, pitch competition funding, networking and more. We support entrepreneurs because we know they are a powerful catalyst for change, spurring economic and social growth with their innovation, discovery, creativity and resilient dedication.

We invite our UT founders to consider joining us in giving back to aspiring entrepreneurs and their ventures, inspiring our community and contributing to positive change in the world.

The ACEI Founders’ Pledge allows our entrepreneurs to signal their intention to empower altruism as they progress toward milestones on their entrepreneurial journey, connecting with university resources and other UT founders to leverage talent and networks.

By pledging a portion of their future venture’s success now, they align themselves with a tradition of giving back and set an example for fellow entrepreneurs. It also showcases their commitment to continue to support the UT and Tennessee entrepreneurial ecosystem as we light the way ahead for the future generation of entrepreneurs.

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