IdeaCrossing began in 2007 as a free online resource for those who promote entrepreneurial activity. The organization helps entrepreneurs find the business assistance, mentoring and investment capital they need to launch promising new business ventures. This Thursday, January 24th at 6:00 pm, SeNSE will be introducing the Baton Rouge entrepreneurial community to the IdeaCrossing, continuing to [...]
Seth Froom Seth is one of the men behind Yellow Jacket, a stun gun case for iPhones. Prior to his invention and founding of the company, he served in the Army as a Military Police Soldier. On LinkedIn. Shawn Usher Shawn is the President of Sparkhound, a company which help businesses accomplish their goals through [...]
The second annual Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) officially kicks off today with the LSU 100. LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute created the LSU 100 two years ago, which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world. Conversation and networking with LSU 100 honorees featuring Will Boudreaux, CEO, Netchex; Brandon Landry, Co-Owner, Last [...]
High Stakes, SeNSE’s second annual pitch competition during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week really is high stakes. $125,000 is up for grabs in potential investment split between the five presenting companies that were notified over the weekend. They have already beaten the rest of the 40 business plan submissions from across the country. The sharks and [...]
SeNSE announced that its 15th Pitch Night will be held during Baton Rouge Entrepreneur Week, kicking off on November 11th, 2012. SeNSE was put in charge of the pitch night, along with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, and they are currently looking for startups to pitch. Applications are now [...]
SeNSE, the forum for entrepreneurs, is holding its 14th Pitch Night tomorrow at the Lyceum in Baton Rouge from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. According to SeNSE, each company will get ten minutes to pitch their business idea to our panel of experts, investors, and of course, a live audience. The expert panel includes Beau Olinde from [...]
Just like New Orleans and other cities across the globe, Baton Rouge also has an entrepreneur week and it’s fast approaching. The Baton Rouge Entrepreneur Week (BREW) will kick off on November 11th, 2012 and feature a “shark tank” pitch competition. Companies will compete in front of investors prepared to fork over a minimum of [...]
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: Private Equity Firm Closes First Deal and Moves to New Orleans Tulane graduate and entrepreneur Brian Isern co-founder Sibling Capital less than a year ago with sister Dr. Sandra Coufal. The private [...]
SeNSE’s fall semester of events is kicking off next month, beginning with Pitch Night #14. SeNSE is currently looking for submissions here if you are looking for feedback on your investment pitch and business model. All industries are welcome for this pitch night which will be held on September 25th, 2012. Finalists will be announced on September [...]
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: LBTC Consultants to Deliver Inventor’s Commercialization Toolkit Jason Boudreaux and Jennifer Fowler took and completed the technology coaching Certification Course by Wendy Kennedy at Purdue University, enabling them to deliver the [...]
