Oracle's Announcement is a Milestone for Nashville's Tech Scene
This week's announcement by Larry Ellison that Oracle’s global headquarters will relocate to Nashville is not just great news for our city; it reinforces our standing as a powerhouse in healthcare and a growing center of tech innovation.
Three years ago, Oracle’s decision to establish a new campus in Nashville, promising to create 8,500 local jobs, marked the largest economic development achievement in Tennessee's history. This move didn’t just make waves locally; it resonated nationwide. Together with high-profile announcements from Google, Amazon, Meta, NTT Data, and others, Oracle has significantly boosted Nashville's profile as an emerging tech center.
The influx of these tech giants has had a ripple effect, sparking dozens of other tech companies to follow suit. Additionally, there’s been a surge in Nashville’s tech workforce and significant expansions in technology-focused degree programs at several local universities.
When queried about their choice of Nashville, newcomers frequently cite the talent pool. Not because we have an abundance of idle tech workers, but because we have one of the fastest-growing tech workforces in the country, supported by over 20 colleges and universities and a collaborative business ecosystem.
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Steve Miranda, Oracle's EVP of Application Development, put it succinctly: “Why fight it? Why not locate our company where our current and future workers want to be?”.?
This move will boost both the quantity and quality of tech professionals in Nashville. Companies like Oracle and Amazon are on the lookout for individuals equipped with cutting-edge tech skills. This elevates our local talent pool, thereby attracting further high-tech firms and providing abundant opportunities for tech startups in need of skilled personnel.
Nashville stands at the crossroads of creativity, innovation, and technology—a place uniquely primed for the future. Oracle’s latest move underscores Nashville's evolving status as a significant and growing tech hub. As details emerge, one thing remains clear: Nashville is ready and eager for what lies ahead.
CEO at FreightWise | EY Entrepreneur of the Year ‘23 Alum | 7x Inc 5000 CEO | Vandy MBA | Tech sales expert | Board Member
11 个月Excellent take, Brian. This elevates the talent pool in tech and industries supporting tech.
Reconstructive Implant Dentist/ Founder Implant Evolution/ Ai-Driven Technology Innovator/Mad Scientist
11 个月I am a dental implant surgeon, but I am also the founder of Implant Evolution, a Nashville-based tech startup company innovating Ai into clinical/surgical procedures. I also grew up watching The Frist family build HCA from scratch. Brian is exactly correct when he says that Nashville is becoming the powerhouse for medicine AND technology/AI applications. Oracle moving here is a huge boost for the medical community and surrounding industries
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11 个月Wonderful news and so well deserving is Americas New Tech Center City! Congratulations Brian and all involved ????
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11 个月When the tide rises, so do all the boats. Remember, all of these jobs are not "work from home" jobs, or none of these tech giants would be building new mothership facilities here. We the people are social beings and we need human connection at work. We need an affordable place to live and raise a family. This growth means housing closer to downtown will continue to get more expensive, and long distance commuting by car will continue to be the ONLY option - period - for decades. But what leaders thought differently about 350K single occupancy cars plunging into Davidson County every day with a million empty seats? What if these great tech firms were a part of the solution, not just adding to the problem? What they bring when they join our community, I hope, is an attitude about what is possible to make Nashville a greater city tomorrow than it is today. That's the rising tide!
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11 个月Thanks for sharing Brian Moyer. There are definitely more tech resources here than people think. It's been good to see the influx of tech talent here over the past few years with Amazon, HCA, Schneider Electric, etc. and now Oracle's announcement.