Liz explains what accelerators actually do, how they differ from incubators and traditional small-business programs, and why capital is often not the real bottleneck for emerging companies. They explore the four ingredients of a healthy venture ecosystem, talent, capital, customers, and access to interesting problems, and discuss how the Gulf South can build globally relevant companies around energy, manufacturing, ports, coastal resilience, and other real-world challenges.

Liz also shares how communities can avoid “startup theater,” measure meaningful results through revenue, capital, and jobs, and make a practical case for homegrown innovation to local boards and stakeholders.

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Special Guest: Liz Maxwell.

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Links:

• Elizabeth Maxwell | LinkedIn
• The Idea Village | Startup Accelerator | New Orleans
• The 3rd Coast Venture Summit Proves The Gulf South Is No Longer A Long Shot
• Guest Column: NO can lead on innovation. | nola.com