If you dream of running a business but don’t have any experience, you’re probably wondering: Can you learn to be an entrepreneur? We firmly believe that you can! Starting a business isn’t limited to people with a natural talent for leadership or making good investments. Through access to entrepreneurship programs and regular engagement with a […]
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Starting a business is never easy, but having the right network in place can relieve some of the pressure. That’s why startup networking should be an essential part of your growth strategy. By leveraging the power of startup networking, entrepreneurs can maximize their chances of success and growth in today’s competitive business landscape. But getting
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If you want to be part of a growing community of innovative entrepreneurs, join us as we introduce Louisiana’s up-and-coming companies. PitchBR is a great place to network and learn more about the next big thing. Free food and a cash bar will be at the location! EVENT DETAILS Date: February 16, 2023 Location: Red Stick
Food is central to Louisiana’s culture. So it’s no surprise that local founders Rich Simmerman and Branson Morgan have turned that culinary heritage into a thriving startup, which they named Ceres after the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain harvests. The founders drew from their childhood nostalgia for having sugary cereal for breakfast or a
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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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Many founders who are growing their business don’t have the cash flow to match salaries that top talent can potentially get elsewhere. Equity compensation, which pays employees with a stake in the company, is an appealing option for startups to get around this problem and bring in high-caliber talent. At Nexus Louisiana’s first MicroBREW event,
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Eight local companies participated, providing students with real-world business experience. BATON ROUGE — The Venture Capital Apprentice Program (“VCAP”) was formed by Nexus Louisiana (NexusLA), Innovation Catalyst and the Red Stick Angel Network in collaboration with the E. J. Ourso College of Business (“LSU”). Also participating in the program are business consultants from LSU’s Innovation Park.
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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Women-led duo awarded $10,000. BATON ROUGE – Nexus Louisiana held a demo day on May 25 that signified the culmination of Ignition 2.0, a nine-week accelerator program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs commercialize their technology. Ten emerging startups took center stage at the Main Library to pitch their innovations and connect with potential investors and business
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THE BREW 11 HIGH STAKES PITCH FINALISTS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022 BATON ROUGE – Today, Nexus Louisiana announces the three companies selected to compete head-to-head for the High-Stakes Pitch Competition. A $100,000 investment prize will be awarded to the winning company at the live pitch event during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week
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