Tony Zanders, an award-winning software entrepreneur and technology executive, serves as the President & CEO of Nexus Louisiana, the state’s only statutory support organization for technology entrepreneurs.

He is also the founder and CEO of Skilltype — a software platform for information professionals and their teams to analyze, develop, and share expertise. Prior to Skilltype, Zanders served as the inaugural entrepreneur-in-residence at the Boston University Libraries, advised the senior leadership team on talent and the future of work. For nine years, he held executive roles at EBSCO and Ex Libris, where he consulted library leaders across six continents on technology strategy.

Tony is a frequent speaker and writer in the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Zanders is an honors graduate from Washington and Jefferson College, where he double majored in English and Philosophy, and was awarded the college’s Young Alumni Award in 2015. A proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, he currently lives in Baton Rouge with his wife and children.

She is passionate about advancing entrepreneurship and helping communities thrive. As the Director of Marketing and Communications she develops comprehensive marketing strategies to drive growth for Nexus Louisiana while creating collaborative relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community officials. Before joining NexusLA, Na’Tisha was the director of public affairs for Louisiana Housing Corporation, the state’s housing agency dedicated to creating affordable housing solutions for Louisiana residents, and the director of marketing and communications for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center – State Office. A native of Monroe, La., she holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in marketing and mass communication from Southern University and A&M College and received executive training at the University of Notre Dame. She is a 2020 Leadership Baton Rouge alumna, was named a Northeast Louisiana Top 40 Under 40 Young Professional and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Paul is a seasoned operations specialist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and medical industry. Paul strives for operational efficiency while focusing on the strategic planning for all businesses as it pertains to customer service and customer expectations. As the Director of Member Engagement, he helps Nexus Louisiana Technology Park members build, scale, and develop their startups. In addition, Paul focuses on business development for the Tech Park by searching for new members and vendors to add to our ever-growing ecosystem. Paul received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University.