Everyone is interested in the possibilities of AI, from entrepreneurs to enterprises. But between technological limitations, security concerns and legal and ethical considerations, there’s still a lot left to be determined, including ownership. AI and IP may be the right combination of tools you need for your creative license, enabling you to innovate and protect […]
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What’s Inside? A well-crafted pitch is essential for entrepreneurs looking to secure the resources needed to turn an idea into a successful business. It’s how you communicate to potential investors that your business is worth their time and money. Together, Nexus Louisiana and Innovation Catalyst are helping entrepreneurs like you build your future. We provide
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Becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t something that DAWn Audio CEO and co-founder Diego Pinzon initially expected. But when his internship was canceled because of COVID-19, he took an independent study course to meet his college graduation requirements. That’s where his startup, DAWn Audio, was born. Pinzon has created software to help musicians more easily make and
Local tech startup Directed Analytics recently received good news: The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected the team’s proposal for a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I research and development grant and is awarding $256,000 to fund core product research. The tech startup, led by CEO Jody Mitchell, aims to develop a system that educational
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Ignition 1.0 ideal for companies ready to test the viability of their business idea Baton Rouge – Nexus Louisiana and LSU are offering Ignition 1.0, an initiative to help aspiring tech entrepreneurs evaluate their business idea’s viability through customer discovery and development. This nine-week entrepreneurial accelerator program brings together business mentors and industry experts to guide
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Startup launches crowdfunding campaign to break into the market Baton Rouge – The world’s first fully-automated kitchen, Speedy Eats, hosted a pizza taste test on Friday, May 27 at their headquarters located at the Nexus Louisiana Technology Park within the Bon Carre Business Center. “We’re excited to introduce our automated ovens to the public,” said Speed
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Funding Aims to drive the economic recovery and create more high paying jobs in the region BATON ROUGE – Today, Nexus Louisiana received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to spur tech-based entrepreneurial growth. This EDA investment will allow Nexus Louisiana to increase planning, outreach, and training assistance
Na’Tisha Natt was recently named the director of community engagement at Nexus Louisiana — a new role for the organization. As Nexus Louisiana has grown and pulled all of its resources together under the NexusLA umbrella, the organization is ready to take a more proactive role in the community and is prioritizing community engagement. The new
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For startups, defining business growth requires ambition, tenacity — and resources. Participating in business accelerator programs provides opportunities to further develop your go-to-market strategy, business model and network. Jody Mitchell, founder of Directed Analytics, knows a few things about reaching your goals. Mitchell and his cofounder Brenton Moss developed proprietary software to help organizations understand
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10 Tech Startups Participate in Local Accelerator BATON ROUGE – Ignition 2.0 puts local founders on the path to commercializing their products. Ignition 2.0 is a nine-week, in-person program designed to help companies commercialize their products, ending with a Demo Day at the Goodwood Library on Wednesday, May 25. All participants will be invited to
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