The Silicon Bayou has been buzzing with tech and entrepreneurial news. Here are the most popular stories published on Silicon Bayou News in the past seven days:
First Celebrity-Driven, Social Impact Hackathon Makes Splash at Sundance
The first celebrity-driven social impact hackathon combined tech skills and celebrity drive to hack the Sundance Film Festival. Hackdance was created after the all-star team of hackathon organizers Cooper Harris, Travis Laurendine and Alex Donn noticed a key element missing from other social impact hackathons: the websites and apps created often went nowhere. By bringing in the celebrity influence at Sundance, Hackdance hoped to push finished projects out to the public.
Pro-Uber Petition Sent to New Orleans City Hall
Back in November, community members and fans of technology and convenience banded together to create a petition to bring the on demand car request service Uber to New Orleans. Supporters of the petition have expressed that the city of New Orleans needs to show that its open to allowing innovative businesses into our market. “Let’s tell the city that it’s not ok to prevent good businesses from opening up shop in New Orleans,” wrote Joe Corbett, creator of the petition. On January 25th, with over 1,200 supporters, Corbett sent the petition straight to Mayor Mitch Landrieu at City Hall. Corbett signed the letter from the “concerned but hopefully” citizens of New Orleans.
Online Scheduling Platform LocalMed Partners with Major Insurance Company
Baton Rouge-based LocalMed is an online scheduling platform that allows patients to find dental providers and book appointments in real-time with the ability to customize their own reminders via text, email or voice notifications. The company recently announced their partnership with United Concordia Dental Insurance, providing participating dentists with a 20% discount off of LocalMed’s published rate.
The 2013 Silicon Bayou 100: Group 6
The Silicon Bayou 100 is a list of 100 people who have done the coolest stuff in Louisiana entrepreneurship and tech and have most influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities this year. Group 3 highlights the third batch of names on the alphabetical list. Thanks again to our sponsors: 365 Connect, New Orleans Startup Fund, Launch Pad, Ron Bienvenu,Eiffel Society and The Idea Village!
Designer Nick Noble Says Goodbye to New Orleans
Self proclaimed super geek Nick Noble is leaving New Orleans for D.C. He’s worked with Dinner Lab, Lanyap Creative, NOLA Tech Week and others throughout his time in the big easy. Here is is exit interview, originally posted on his website, nndesign.co.
University of New Orleans to Host 3 Day Startup Event
3 Day Startup, 3DS for short, is a program designed to be fully hands-on, bringing in top investors and entrepreneurs, with an aim to start tech companies over the three day period. On February 7-9, University of New Orleans will be hosting a 3 Day Startup event. The organizers are excited to announce that the event is open to all universities in the area– SLU, LSU, Tulane, Loyola, Xavier, Dillard, SUNO and more.
#GrowthCon 2014 – Key Takeaways and Action Items
Addie Martin has been in New Orleans for the last ten years. She writes about ideas, subjects and projects that fascinate her and capture her interests. Visit her blog here and find out about her key takeaways from Entrepreneur Magazine’s Growth Conference here.
The 2013 Silicon Bayou 100: Group 7
The Silicon Bayou 100 is a list of 100 people who have done the coolest stuff in Louisiana entrepreneurship and tech and have most influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities this year. Group 3 highlights the third batch of names on the alphabetical list. Thanks again to our sponsors: 365 Connect, New Orleans Startup Fund, Launch Pad, Ron Bienvenu, Eiffel Society and The Idea Village!
Financial Fridays: All About the 1099
In Hibernia Bank’s weekly financial advice column, they discuss 1099 forms, which are used to report types of income other than wages, salaries, or tips, differentiating it from the W-2 form. Everything you need to know can be found here.
LSU Adds Accelerated Degree Program in Computer Science
LSU dean of engineering Rick Koubek recently made an announcement regarding a new program: “To fast-track this progress, today I am pleased to share that, first, LSU’s Division of Computer Science has developed an accelerated degree program in which students can attain an LSU Computer Science bachelor’s degree in three years,” Koubek said.
Entrepreneurial Processes
Author Robert Bray is a consultant at EMH Strategy, a strategy and management consulting firm based in New Orleans. In his firs post for Silicon Bayou News, he writes about three processes of entrepreneurship: scalability, streamlined decision making and measuring performance and progress. Click here to read more.
The 2013 Silicon Bayou 100: Group 8
The Silicon Bayou 100 is a list of 100 people who have done the coolest stuff in Louisiana entrepreneurship and tech and have most influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities this year. Group 3 highlights the third batch of names on the alphabetical list. Thanks again to our sponsors: 365 Connect, New Orleans Startup Fund, Launch Pad, Ron Bienvenu, Eiffel Society and The Idea Village!
Geocent CEO Robert Savoie Named UNO Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Robert “Bobby” Savoie, CEO of Geocent, has been named the University of New Orleans 2013 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Geocent provides technology solutions across a variety of functional areas, including government, defense, homeland security, aerospace and social services, and commercial industries such as oil and gas exploration, marine transportation, and healthcare.
American Red Cross Releases New Pet First Aid App
In wake of the recent cold fronts across the state and country, the American Red Cross has released yet another helpful app. The brand new American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand until assistance arrives. The 99 cent Pet First Aid app is available on both Android and iOS devices. It’s equipped with videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice in addition to topics including burns, car accidents, falls and weather-related emergencies.