Bob Miller As Head Machinist at Opportunity Machine, a company designed to bring together key elements of startups to accelerate their growth and success, Bob is no stranger to the entrepreneurial scene in Lafayette. He promotes events such as 1st Gear, which will attract startup companies in various stages of development. On Ultoday. On LinkedIn. [...]
After two years of the Silicon Bayou 100 running fairly similarly and smoothly, there are still remaining questions and some confusion as to how it works. This post is meant to be a clarification of the #SBN100 and provide a starting point for discussions on how the process may change next year. What the Silicon Bayou [...]
The Silicon Bayou 100 Release Party was a great event! Thank you to everyone who made it out last night and to those who could not make it for being part of of the entrepreneurial community in Louisiana. We’re looking forward to an amazing 2013! For those of you who missed last night’s release party [...]
The 2012 Silicon Bayou 100 is the second annual list of the 100 most influential and active people in tech and entrepreneurship in Louisiana. The official list will be unveiled tonight at the 2012 Silicon Bayou 100 Release Party at Eiffel Society in New Orleans from 6-8pm! Tickets are available now at eventbrite.com. Join us for a great evening of celebrating [...]
It’s that time of year again! You all submitted names for the second annual #SBN100, a list recognizing the top movers and shakers in Louisiana’s startup scene. We want to celebrate all of you and simultaneously release the names at the release party on December 12th, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Eiffel Society. Registration [...]
Are you looking for the numerical listing of the 2011 Silicon Bayou 100? Look no further. Click on each number image below to get to the posts or use the links below. Don’t forget to check out the sponsors who made this list possible: Launch Pad is the premier co-working space in New Orleans with a [...]
1. Chris Schultz Chris Schultz is the most honestly passionate and down to earth supporter of entrepreneurs you might ever meet. He co-founded Launch Pad and Launch Pad Ignition, and founded Voodoo Ventures, Flatstack, and TribeCon. Before that, he started several other companies to various levels of success and failure. His own experiences, support, and [...]
11. Audiosocket: Brent McCrossen & John Barnette Brent is a native New Orleanian who left like many others during the brain drain. He started Audiosocket in 2005, and once the tax credits in Louisiana made the state startup-friendly, he opened a dual-headquarters office in New Orleans. When he came back, he brought CTO John Barnette [...]
21. Chris Boudy Chris describes himself as an avid technologist, web designer, and writer. He starting making a big impact on the local tech scene in 2009 as a co-founder of New Orleans Tech. Since then he’s become a Digital Coach with the Entergy Innovation Center and mentor with LaunchPad Ignition, where he educates entrepreneurs about effectively using the web when they are [...]
31. Michael Hecht After working with small businesses in New York City and directing business recovery services for Louisiana Economic Development, Michael Hecht has made his mark locally by running the steamship GNO, Inc. Greater New Orleans Inc. is a regional economic development alliance serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana and has been integral [...]
