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Pitch, Learn, Connect: Real-Time Feedback and Startup Support
Baton Rouge, LA - Nexus Louisiana is thrilled to announce the return of PitchBR on February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Red Stick Social, giving Louisiana’s most innovative entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their business ideas. This year, the excitement begins with Founder Institute’s Open Mic Pitch Night from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., just before PitchBR kicks off.
Open Mic Pitch Night is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to pitch their business ideas in a fast-paced, no-slide-deck format. Participants will have one minute to pitch their idea, followed by a two-minute feedback session from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The event offers invaluable, real-time feedback for refining pitches and building connections.
“Partnering with Nexus Louisiana for Open Mic Pitch Night is a great way to inspire and connect early-stage founders,” said Rick Mekdessie, director at Founder Institute – Louisiana Chapter. “Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where innovators can sharpen their ideas, gain actionable feedback, and prepare to scale their businesses. This partnership is a powerful step toward growing the startup ecosystem in Louisiana.”
Even if you’re not pitching, join us to hear exciting startup ideas and learn how experts analyze and critique early-stage businesses.
After Open Mic Pitch Night, the main event begins at 6:00 p.m. PitchBR offers local entrepreneurs a chance to boost their brand, gain public exposure, and win $1,000 in cash. Participants will pitch their product or technology to a panel of judges and receive valuable feedback from prominent business consultants.
In addition to the prize money, pitchers will benefit from coaching, networking opportunities, and connections to non-funding resources, such as professional services donors and providers.
PitchBR is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Attendees can register to attend on the Nexus Louisiana website.
Nexus Louisiana is a Baton Rouge-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides high-potential, technology-enabled companies with the coaching, capital, and connections they need to accelerate their growth.
The Founder Institute (FI) is the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, operating in 200+ cities across 100+ countries. FI has helped launch over 7,500 companies worldwide by offering a rigorous 4-month program led by seasoned mentors, a global network of entrepreneurs and investors, and a structured approach to turning ideas into scalable businesses.