Our journey began a decade ago, here in Nashville – a city known for creativity and reinvention. That same spirit shaped how we approach innovation: with collaboration, grit, and a builder’s mindset.
At SwitchPoint Ventures, we build companies around pioneering technologies – particularly in AI, data science, and digital innovation – to solve complex, industry-rooted challenges. From physician recruiting and staffing in healthcare to operational improvements across sectors, we work hand-in-hand with industry leaders to move innovations from first concept to working reality.
We focus on opening new paths for innovation: building breakthrough technologies, launching companies around real-world applications, and partnering with leaders who drive adoption and impact at scale.
– Ray Guzman, CEO –
Thanks to the support of the local innovation community, we’ve launched multiple companies from scratch, exited three ventures, and built a reputation for execution-driven innovation.
Our success comes not from any one playbook, but from a willingness to adapt, to challenge assumptions, and to push new technologies into the real world.
Today, SwitchPoint’s work spans strategic partnerships, new venture creation, and capital investment – all grounded in the same principle: innovation succeeds not because of vision alone, but because of relentless execution.
– Damian Mingle, Chief Data Scientist –
Lessons From the Field
Innovation is often described as a breakthrough moment – a flash of genius, a single big bet. In our experience, it’s something different. It’s a process of disciplined iteration: testing, refining, failing fast, and starting again. It’s about knowing when to push harder – and when to pivot with humility.
A few truths we’ve learned along the way:
- Ideas are cheap. Execution wins. Success isn’t about having the best idea – it’s about how well, and how wisely, you build.
- Resilience isn’t optional. Every venture hits turbulence. The winners aren’t the ones who avoid challenges; they’re the ones who adapt, pivot, and push through.
- Partnership amplifies success. Innovation isn’t a solo sport. The best outcomes come from the right partnerships – grounded in trust, shared ambition, and operational rigor.
- Efficiency is a competitive advantage. Scarcity forces creativity. Some of our strongest companies were built with fewer resources – and greater focus – than conventional wisdom would suggest.
– Nolan Rhem, Chief Operations Officer –
We are proud to call Nashville home – a city that understands how to build, rebuild, and build again. As we look to the future, we remain committed to the work: rolling up our sleeves, partnering with bold thinkers, and helping the next generation of technology innovation companies – and the pioneering new technologies that power them – take root.
