Holland & Knight

Holland & Knight, a premier full-service law firm with over 2,200 attorneys across more than 35 offices worldwide — including a strong presence in the Southeast U.S. The firm stands as a trusted partner for innovative startups, emerging companies, and venture capitalists navigating the dynamic landscape of growth and investment.

Nelson Mullins

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is a law firm known for its work in many practice areas, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. They are also known for their pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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National Museum of African American Music

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee—Music City—the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is the setting for the Southeast Venture Showcase 2027. Opened in 2021 inside the Fifth + Broadway complex, this 56,000-square-foot museum is the only one in the United States devoted to preserving and celebrating the music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. It is a distinctive backdrop for founders, investors, and university teams.

Showcase: Rahm Sensor Development

April 21, 2026 12:00–12:18 PM
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Rahm Sensor Development builds FDA-registered, AI-powered radar and vision systems that protect human life without wearables or invasive surveillance.

Our flagship devices—Cell-Guardian™ for corrections and Silver-Guardian™ for elder care—combine radar, thermal, and video (RGB or infrared) sensing with on-device AI to detect vital signs, falls, and distress in real time, delivering continuous awareness and superior privacy through intelligent, contact-free monitoring.

Showcase: ThorafiX

April 21, 2026 11:20–11:38 AM
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ThorafiX is developing a patented rib fixation system designed to prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK)—one of the greatest unsolved challenges in modern spine surgery.

The minimally invasive rib hook and implant system anchors spinal constructs to the ribs, redistributing stress and preventing mechanical collapse that leads to junctional failure.