3rd Coast Venture Summit 2024 | The Idea Village | 13 March 2024 | TBA, New Orleans, USA

The Gulf South, lovingly referred to as the 3rd Coast, is home to a burgeoning startup ecosystem where talent and world-class resources come together to tackle interesting problems and build forward-thinking ventures.

The inaugural places Gulf South startup founders and nationwide investors, business leaders, & corporate partners at the center of a venture collision.

What to expect:

Pitches across industries:
• Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge companies presenting live on stage.
Speakers & Keynotes:
• Dive into the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping the future of startups.
1:1 Meeting & Networking:
• Connect with investors, founders, industry leaders, and new collaborators through the 3CVS app.
Dine & Explore New Orleans:
• Immerse yourself in New Orleans culture through curated food, music, hotels, and more.

Innovating:
• Serving a new or niche market in an innovative way
• Incorporating technology to solve a problem or improve a process
• Offering a new or unproven business model with the potential to revolutionize an industry
Rapidly Scaling:
• Seed to Series A
• Currently or has plans to raise follow-on capital
• Has proven traction
Connected to the Gulf South:
• Must have connectivity to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, &/or Florida