Entrepreneurs in Residence
Our Entrepreneurs in Residence are available to mentor and guide any Belmont student.
Whether you’re just starting out – or have been running your business for years – our EIRs provide practical advice, guidance, and support for your entrepreneurial journey.
Erin O. Anderson
Founder, Olivia Management
Entrepreneurship & Music Business ’06
Erin O. Anderson is the founder and CEO of Olivia Management. In her 13 plus years of managing and consulting with independent artists, Erin has helped artists view their careers as businesses, grow their fan bases, raise funds, make and release records, go to the Grammys, win Americana awards, and pursue their dreams on their own terms!
Annika Baylis
Founder, Prickly Pear Coffee
Social Entrepreneurship + Theology '22
Annika Baylis is a multi-passionate entrepreneur whose journey began with an espresso machine and a folding table. It grew into a mobile cart and now Prickly Pear Coffee Co. has two brick-and-mortar locations, with a third concept on the way. With a background in entrepreneurship and a heart for community, Annika’s story is one of grit, creativity, and a deep belief that coffee can be a catalyst for something bigger.
Clark Buckner
Co-founder and Partner, Relationary Marketing
Entrepreneurship '13
Before graduating from Belmont with a degree in Entrepreneurship in 2013, Clark started podcasting—an experience that led him to become the cofounder of Relationary Marketing, an award-winning podcast production agency that has now been in business for 10 years. With a heart for service and community, Clark has also been part of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center team for 10 years and now, more recently, teaches podcasting as an adjunct at Belmont.
Megan Feeman
Founder, NoBaked Cookie Dough
Music Business ’15
Combining her love of cookie dough and her desire to be an entrepreneur, Megan founded NoBaked Cookie Dough in 2017. She has been honored as Forbes 30 Under 30 2023, Nashville’s 30 under 30 class of 2019, and the 2019 NEXT Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Drew Lamb
Founder, KLLW
Entrepreneurship ’14
Founding partner of KLLW an accountancy firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, that works with small businesses and non-profits at all stages. Specializes in accounting, taxes, banking, and non-profit accounting.