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Case Study

Mettlurgy: Incubating Growth

Starting something from scratch?
That takes METTLE.

We help startups move from ideation to launch. With a process designed to be efficient and effective, we mine customer insights, drill into your competitors, build a strategy, then help pitch investors to make sure they see the value of your brand.

A Brand Incubator

We believe the only thing as important as the product you’re developing is the brand that’s behind it. That’s why we created METTLEurgy. We want to give startup businesses a stronger foundation and that starts with helping them understand and address customers’ needs, developing brand strategy and crafting a brand narrative, all of which are critical to getting investors’ attention and their funding.

Startups

We work together to bring your vision to market through thoughtful brand stewardship.

Investors

We introduce you to great startups to invest your resources and expand your portfolio. Email us to be the first to hear about new opportunities.

Community

We’re passionate about supporting Franklin and fueling its entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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AMY LaGrant

Co-Founder, Client Services

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MATT Brown

Founder, Brand Strategy

Matt is an accomplished brand strategist, having spent the past two decades building some of the healthcare industry’s leading brands.

Before creating BrandMETTLE, Matt successfully launched Guidemark Health by combining 5 independent, declining agencies. Before Guidemark Health, Matt served as general manager of ICC Lowe. In addition to guiding the organization’s transformation, Matt oversaw client relationships, new business activities, and worked closely with clients on the marketing of their products. Prior to ICC Lowe, Matt served as president of Ignite Health. During his tenure the agency was nominated for Agency of the Year in recognition of significant growth and expansion. Matt served as senior vice president/managing director for GSW Worldwide prior to joining Ignite Health. During his 10 years at GSW, he held a number of positions with responsibility for leading account services, new business, staff development, as well as innovative business models and communications solutions for clients.

Matt is a graduate of The Ohio State University and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years before starting his professional career. Matt lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife and 3 children.