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Learn How to Make a Pitch Deck That Helps You Stand Out
Are you an entrepreneur looking to raise money for your business? Venture capital firms hear a lot of pitches, so you’ll need something special for them to notice you. Making a powerful impression on these potential investors can be…
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Calvin Mills Jr. Honored With Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award
Nexus Louisiana Leader Calvin Mills Jr. Earns Presidential Recognition
Calvin Mills Jr., interim CEO of Nexus Louisiana, has been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to…
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Baton Rouge-Based Startup Receives Funding From Innovation Catalyst and Red Stick Angel Network
OfficerReports, a Baton Rouge-based software startup and member of the Nexus Louisiana Technology Park, has been selected to receive significant funding from Innovation Catalyst. OfficerReports, which helps security guard companies…
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MasteryPrep Acquisition by Achieve Partners Marks a Milestone for the Louisiana Startup Ecosystem
Baton Rouge-Based Startup Acquired by National Private Equity Firm
(Baton Rouge, La., November 11, 2022) — Nexus Louisiana Tech Park member MasteryPrep, which provides test-prep and college-readiness resources for historically…
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How Chris Hilliard and Suds Are Serving the Community
Chris Hilliard was destined to be an entrepreneur. He opened his first business as a teenager and hasn’t looked back.
“When I was 15, I started cutting hair out of my grandparents’ house for $7 a head. That’s where it kicked off,”…
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Rep. Garret Graves Visits Nexus Louisiana to Meet With Founders and Identify Roadblocks to Success
Louisiana congressman hears from local tech innovators
(Baton Rouge, La., October 17, 2022) — Rep. Garret Graves, representing Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House, joined startup founders and small-business…
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Team Factor Wins Big at Ignition’s Demo Day
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…
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31 students from the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business complete the fourth cohort of the Venture…
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…
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NexusLA CEO and President Genevieve Silverman Bids Farewell; Former Chairman Calvin Mills Jr. Will…
BATON ROUGE — After 14 years of outstanding leadership at Nexus Louisiana, Genevieve Silverman is choosing to step away and direct her focus toward health and family. In her time as CEO and president, she has made her mark through…
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Silverman’s Legacy Supporting Tech Startups in Baton Rouge
Genevieve Silverman began her journey supporting tech startups in Baton Rouge by taking on NexusLA’s director of finance role in 2008. Silverman became executive director in 2017 and then president and CEO in 2018. Now, nearly 15…
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