The Nashville Entrepreneur Center's 2025 NEXT Awards will take place on Oct. 20. Ahead of the event, the Nashville Post will be featuring the finalists of each category in an ongoing series. The Post is a media sponsor for the NEXT Awards.

Health Care - Growth Finalists

Care Sherpa

Jessica Walker

Founder: Jessica Walker

Company highlights:

• 28% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

• Achieved 6,400% Year-Over-Year Profit Growth

• Expanded With Two Major Health Systems

• Launched AI-Driven Quality Coaching Platform

• Team Grew 20% to 18 Employees

Additional notes from the founder:

In February 2025, I was named a BrainTrust Pacesetter for Extraordinary Bottom Line Growth, recognizing Care Sherpa’s profitability breakthrough. I was a featured subject matter expert presenter

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