Sam Davidson

This is the first in a series of columns written by leaders in Nashville for the Post. On the Record will run in several of our special editions, such as Innovation & Ideas, Boom and Leaders and may occasionally appear in our regular weekly newsletters.

When we think of innovation in entrepreneurship, we often focus on products, technology or business models. But one of the most overlooked innovations in the startup world today is community itself.

Community isn’t just a warm and fuzzy side effect of entrepreneurship — it’s a strategic asset that can transform the trajectory of a business. In fact, community is proving to be one of the most scalable innovations for founders seeking not just to launch, but to thrive.

Take mentorship, for example. While traditionally vie

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