Jonathan Bragdon

RME is the #1 peer to peer rental marketplace. Start earning additional income on our secure, customizable, and user-friendly app and receive 100% of the rental revenue! App Description Whether it’s trailers, tools, adventure gear, heavy equipment, and more, Rent My Equipment is the number one peer to peer marketplace to engage in secure rental transactions with people in your community. Generate additional income with your personal items through customized listings, rental rates, availability, and pickup or delivery options. Rent My Equipment covers your equipment against damage and loss during each rental period up to $25,000 through the Equipment Protection Plan. All transactions are processed through a secure third party payment platform called Stripe, which is trusted by millions of businesses for payment processing. Earn money, save money, and help reduce the consumption of goods while having a positive impact on the environment. Download the app, register for an account, and join the peer to peer rental revolution! Equipment Owners You receive 100% of the rental revenue in 2022 There is no commitment until your items are rented Set your own rental rates Message renters directly within the app Offer pickup only or customize delivery options Manage a listings availability through the calendar function Turn off your listing during vacation or scheduled maintenance Quickly receive payment through ACH transfer after the rental period Utilize the Equipment Protection plan if your equipment is damaged or lost Equipment Renters Find the right tools and equipment nearby Gain access to a wider variety of rental options than traditional brick and mortar Save money renting from your neighbor or someone in your community Message equipment owners directly through the app Extend your rental upon availability and approval of equipment owners Link your account to a debit card or checking account for secure payment and refunds

A think tank for transformational learning & creative leadership. Aether is a 501(c)3 with a desire to locate, inspire, and nurture the world’s future creative leaders. The Chattanooga-based talent development venture facilitates an educational initiative, SHiFT, that accelerates skill development, strategic vision, and emotional capabilities to mature professional intuition. Aether's educational events provide opportunities to gain leadership experience, amplify abilities, and connect the dots between disciplines to offer an immersive path to success.

Chattanooga Renaissance Fund invests in seed and early-stage companies that display great habits and solid growth potential. We focus primarily on entrepreneurs that are beyond the "idea on the back of a napkin"​ but are still searching for mentorship and positive connections. Each member of CRF brings a level of expertise and experience invaluable to the longevity and growth of the fund.

SupplyHog, a construction based ecommerce company based in Chattanooga, TN, offers local and nationwide hardware and building supplies partnering with local hardware stores to deliver exceptional online service.

Builders + Backers invests in ideas and people shaping an entirely different, and better, digital future for all.

Republic is a financial technology firm specializing in private market investment services. Republic operates a marketplace platform for community finance, accredited investment opportunities, full-service tokenization, digital asset management, blockchain advisory, and private institutional capital. Republic has deployed over $2.6 billion in investments, supported over 2,500 ventures, with a community of over 3M users across 150 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and has co-invested with the best names in venture and private equity. Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide. For additional information, visit republic.com or @joinrepublic on X. Worth building™

RME is the #1 peer to peer rental marketplace. Start earning additional income on our secure, customizable, and user-friendly app and receive 100% of the rental revenue! App Description Whether it’s trailers, tools, adventure gear, heavy equipment, and more, Rent My Equipment is the number one peer to peer marketplace to engage in secure rental transactions with people in your community. Generate additional income with your personal items through customized listings, rental rates, availability, and pickup or delivery options. Rent My Equipment covers your equipment against damage and loss during each rental period up to $25,000 through the Equipment Protection Plan. All transactions are processed through a secure third party payment platform called Stripe, which is trusted by millions of businesses for payment processing. Earn money, save money, and help reduce the consumption of goods while having a positive impact on the environment. Download the app, register for an account, and join the peer to peer rental revolution! Equipment Owners You receive 100% of the rental revenue in 2022 There is no commitment until your items are rented Set your own rental rates Message renters directly within the app Offer pickup only or customize delivery options Manage a listings availability through the calendar function Turn off your listing during vacation or scheduled maintenance Quickly receive payment through ACH transfer after the rental period Utilize the Equipment Protection plan if your equipment is damaged or lost Equipment Renters Find the right tools and equipment nearby Gain access to a wider variety of rental options than traditional brick and mortar Save money renting from your neighbor or someone in your community Message equipment owners directly through the app Extend your rental upon availability and approval of equipment owners Link your account to a debit card or checking account for secure payment and refunds

Capacity is a power grid for ready-to-grow companies. We serve the everyday hero and the underestimated: the people building small, growing businesses looking to achieve growth. They have the potential to radically create value and promote sustained change for themselves and the communities they call home. We believe these companies are the economic, social and cultural foundation of every place. When founders plug into Capacity, they'll find additional talent, capital and the community connection to move forward — and to confidently scale their business. What do you need to overcome?

Capacity is a power grid for ready-to-grow companies. We serve the everyday hero and the underestimated: the people building small, growing businesses looking to achieve growth. They have the potential to radically create value and promote sustained change for themselves and the communities they call home. We believe these companies are the economic, social and cultural foundation of every place. When founders plug into Capacity, they'll find additional talent, capital and the community connection to move forward — and to confidently scale their business. What do you need to overcome?