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More than 50% of jobs created in the United States are created by small businesses. We believe that entrepreneurship and small business leadership are core to the success of local and state economies.
Through our grants, we seek to build networks and communities of entrepreneurs. The Foundation fosters a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, creating an environment conducive to collaboration, innovation, and shared learning.
Our Founders
Spencer Patton is a Tennessee-based entrepreneur who successfully grew his business from $0 to over $100 million in less than ten years.
He is the founder of multiple companies in the logistics industry and is widely recognized as an authority in e-commerce and logistics.
His commentary has appeared in various media outlets, including Bloomberg, Reuters, Fox Business, The Washington Post, NASDAQ.com, Business Insider, and The Wall Street Journal.
SPENCER PATTON
CARLI PATTON
Carli Patton is the co-founder of the Patton Foundation and co-host of the Signature Required podcast, alongside her husband, Spencer Patton.
Originally from Michigan, Carli got to Tennessee as fast as she could, coming here for college and staying ever since. Carli earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Vanderbilt University, specializing in Human and Organizational Development.
She worked in social media and event planning in her early career and then spent nearly a decade teaching God's Word with a local fellowship group.
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KYLIE LARSON
Chief Brand Officer
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DANIELLE HUNT
Events Director
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SCOTT ASHER
Video Director
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SKYE HUMBERT
Marketing Manager
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MAYA GILGENBACH
Sr. Events Lead
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ALIX STILL
Marketing Manager
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