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.

The first episode of "The Upside from StartupNash" hosted by Kelley Griggs features various startup stories, wins and opportunities across Nashville and the South. The episode highlights Library.FM's launch and first paying customer, the introduction of Nashville Analytics into the StartupNash community, and the newfound role of co-host Wendy Taylor as the city lead for Founders Live. Further, Kelley brings attention to various startup updates including the expansion of Inara Consulting, Document Doctors project opportunities, Mane Impact's fundraising checklist, and Twin Sun's AI-powered prototype advancements. Founders seeking co-founders and various connections within the startup niche are also discussed, additionally the future Capital Session event at the Entrepreneur Center is announced. The podcast wraps up with Kelley inviting listeners to share their startup journey and successes.