FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information, contact Na'Tisha Natt at natisha@nexusla.org or 225-218-1100
Baton Rouge, LA - Nexus Louisiana proudly announces Brown Ribbon Exchange as the winner of the latest PitchBR competition, held February 20, 2025. Brown Ribbon Exchange is an innovative bartering network designed to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating the exchange of essential business services, fostering collaboration, and driving collective success.
The competition also featured compelling pitches from FarmSmart, a tech-driven agricultural solutions company, and Eat 2 Win, a nutrition-focused platform designed to support healthy lifestyles. Each entrepreneur presented their vision to a panel of esteemed judges, showcasing the vibrant innovation ecosystem within Louisiana’s startup community.
PitchBR provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to enhance their company brand through presentation and public exposure. Participants present their product or technology to a panel of judges for the chance to win $1,000.
“PitchBR continues to highlight the groundbreaking ideas emerging from our region,” said Na'Tisha Natt, Director of Marketing at Nexus Louisiana. “Brown Ribbon Exchange exemplifies the power of innovation and collaboration, and we’re excited to see their impact grow.”
The PitchBR judges, included Anna Beth Guillory, Vice President of Cancer Services and Screening Prevention at Ochsner Health and Founder and CEO of BeautyFindr; Jacob Clemmons, LSU I-Corps Program Manager; and Quintarius Queen, Co-Founder and Fractional CFO of Marathon Advisory & Planning (MAP).
PitchBR remains a key platform for emerging startups, providing them with valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and access to resources that can accelerate their growth.
In addition to the main competition, the evening kicked off with an Open Mic Night in partnership with the Founder’s Institute. This segment allowed aspiring entrepreneurs to deliver one-minute pitches to a panel of experts, receiving immediate feedback to refine their ideas and sharpen their business strategies. Companies pitching included Professor Index, Bloom Booking, My Air Spa and Data Samurai.
For more information about PitchBR and upcoming events, visit nexusla.org.
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.