gener8tor appoints Managing Director to lead the inaugural CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (PRWEB) July 14, 2023 -- After a thorough vetting process, gener8tor, a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and startup accelerator, has appointed Donna Ehart as the inaugural Managing Director of the CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator. Ehart will be working closely with Rosimar Nieves, CO.LAB’s newly appointed Program Director. The accelerator program, a partnership between The Company Lab and gener8tor, will be located in Chattanooga and focus on scaling startups that have potential for significant economic, community, and industry impact.
“This new accelerator program is a game changer for Chattanooga,” said The Company Lab CEO Tasia Malakasis. “Donna’s experience in startups, business development, and sales will be an invaluable asset to gener8tor, The Company Lab, and Chattanooga as a whole. I truly believe this program, along with Donna’s experience, will help Chattanooga’s national reputation for sustainable mobility development rise even faster.”
Ehart comes to Chattanooga after beginning with gener8tor one year ago through the Huntsville Investment Accelerator, a 12-week investment-for-equity program for high-growth startups.
“After coming from such an inspiring program in Huntsville, I’m excited to turn my attention to Chattanooga,” said Ehart. “It’s no secret that Chattanooga is a large hub of unparalleled resources, from EPB’s Commercial Quantum Network, to UTC’s Smart Corridor, to the strong presence of the freight industry. Helping scale these mobility-focused startups and this city is going to be an incredible experience.”
CO.LAB’s newest accelerator program, the CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator, will initially support up to two cohorts of six high-growth sustainable mobility startups on a yearly basis, with an initial $20K investment into selected companies and additional funding of up to $100K at the conclusion of the program. Companies will also receive access to a national network of experienced mentors, technologists, industry experts, venture capitalists, and local corporate partners.
The program is currently accepting applications, which you can apply for here. Startups, mentors, and investors can meet with Donna and learn more or get involved.
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