This seems to be the year for New Orleans’ social entrepreneurs, as the Social Venture Accelerator Program is about to kick off the 2012-2012 season with a new brand identity, support of 12 emerging companies, and the opening of a new incubator HUB NOLA in the fall. Formerly known as the Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans, the [...]
On the roof of the Rouses Market on Baronne Street in downtown New Orleans, an herb garden flourishes. However, you won’t find on the market’s flat roof a traditional glass green house, soil, or rows of potted planters. The garden looks more like a futuristic scene from Disney World’s Tomorrow Land than a grocery store’s [...]
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO) produced a well-attended gala last Thursday with many of their fellows and mentors in attendance. I personally missed the gala (my sister has awful child-birthing timing), but reports from Julia and many others indicate that it was a great event. Leslie Jacobs was the honorary chair and called the talent [...]
The Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans have made a significant social and economic impact on both a local and global level by assisting the city’s top social innovators through a 10-month accelerator program. This year, SENO contributed to the success of its 2012 class, which has generated more than 40 new jobs and $2.2 million in revenues, [...]
Social entrepreneurs are passionate people with creative solutions to society’s most important social problems. SENO has been working nonstop to help smart, innovative community members create solutions to social and/or environmental problems in New Orleans. The 2012 Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO) Gala will help recognize and celebrate the social entrepreneurs and their accomplishments in the city. [...]
Thomas Rush, a Minnesota native and Florida State grad moved to New Orleans in 2008. After working with Greater New Orleans, Inc. for two years on green projects and water management strategy, he made the jump to running New Orleans’ first “social venture” workspace: HUB New Orleans. Tom is the Managing Director of HUB New Orleans, [...]
This is an anonymous post submitted via Nolavie ————————————————————- As a perpetual single and observer of the social scene in New Orleans, I don’t really discriminate against any potential daters. Be it doctors, lawyers, or even bartenders, I’ve dated them all, and been equally traumatized by each as well. No matter how ugly the relationship [...]
Since the beginning of time, entrepreneurship has been a male-dominated pursuit. Many of history’s most prominent business leaders have been men – the Steves (Jobs and Wozniak), the Benjamins (Franklin and Siegel), and the Donald, just to name a few. However, while men still own the majority of businesses, studies show that women-owned businesses are [...]
How many entrepreneurs does it take to screw in 343,829 energy efficient lightbulbs? Just one: Andreas Hoffman, Executive Director and founder of Green Light New Orleans. Well, with help from his team of committed volunteers. Green Light New Orleans, a local non-profit organization and SENO Accelerator Associate, installs free energy efficient lightbulbs into homes throughout the city to [...]
A number of entrepreneurial events are coming up on the Silicon Bayou this week and we don’t want you to miss a single one. Check out the list below and show your support by showing up. If we missed something, please add it in the comments! Tuesday: Socialize with Social Innovators Social Entrepreneurs of New [...]
