The Idea Village has become one of the most important forces in the Gulf South for developing and retaining entrepreneurial talent. Based in New Orleans, the nonprofit was founded with a mission to id...
1) The Branding: Where “Silicon Bayou” Came From The nickname “Silicon Bayou” first appeared in the early 2010s as a playful twist on “Silicon Valley,” adapted to the bayou geography of Louisiana. It ...
In Baton Rouge, the Nexus Innovation Cup brought together some of the most promising startups in the South. At the center of the celebration was Encore CO₂, which captured first place and a $40,000 pr...