Big Easy Ideas

This conversation from NOEW 2023 delves into some of the ways that new studio technology is changing the practice of making records, including that looming and often-misunderstood behemoth in the room: AI. Join Lovell “U-P” Cooper, music producer and Professor of the Practice of Hip-Hop and R&B at Loyola University; Albert Allenback of SaxKixAve and Tank and the Bangas; and moderator Lou Hill of Water Seed, as they share their insights.

Speakers:

• Albert Allenback, SaxKixAve / Tank and the Bangas
• Lovell "U-P" Cooper, Loyola University New Orleans
• Lou Hill, Water Seed

The music industry is always being shaped by technological advancements in recording, distribution, and promotion. In Season 7 of Big Easy Ideas, we'll be looking at some recent developments in music tech through the eyes of local creatives. Join Nate Cameron, co-founder of the GLBL WRMNG collective; local rising pop artist LeTrainiump; and moderator Jasmine Brown DeRousselle of GNO Inc., as they dig into these topics.

Speakers:

• Nate Cameron, GLBL WRMNG
• Jasmine Brown DeRousselle, GNO Inc.
• LeTrainiump Richard, LeTrainiump

What's the key to large corporations creating and fostering a culture of innovation internally? Tune in to this fascinating discussion, which touches on but is not limited to health tech, to find out. You will hear entrepreneur and executive Leslie Bradshaw moderating a panel with Michael Cross of Entergy’s Keystring Labs; John Landrum of Intralox; and Charlotte Piper of Ochsner Health.

Speaker:

• Michael Cross, Entergy Keystring Labs
• John Landrum, Intralox
• Charlotte Piper, Ochsner Health
• Leslie Bradshaw, Mach49

This season is brought to you by our partners, Ochsner Health!

Conventional wisdom tends to undersell how much startups and legacy companies stand to learn from each other. In this episode (recorded during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2021) you’ll hear from Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School, on mutual benefit and cooperation between startups and large corporations. She lays out several examples of successful corporate/startup cooperation, and gives some key advice to players on both sides.

Speaker:

• Christina Wallace, Serial entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School

This season is brought to you by our partners, Ochsner Health!

Before it was making national headlines, these local, female founders saw the opportunity to leverage technology to transform health and healthcare for the better. In this episode, you’ll hear from three women founders of New Orleans-based health tech startups, about their experiences growing their companies, the particular strengths that women bring to the field, and the gender disparities in attracting venture capital funding. Join Trivia Frazier of Obatala Sciences; Molly Hegarty of Junum; and Heidi Raines of Performance Health Partners, for an engaging discussion moderated by Tara Hernandez of JCH Properties+.

Speakers:

• Tara Hernandez, JCH Properties+
• Trivia Frazier, Obatala Sciences
• Molly Hegarty, Junum
• Heidi Raines, Performance Health Partners

This season is brought to you by our partners, Ochsner Health!

New Orleans is poised to become a health tech hub -- what will it take to make this a reality? Tune into this panel, facilitated by Aimee Quirk of Ochsner Health and Ochsner Ventures, as they try to answer this question. Aimee is joined by Sarah Deshpande of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Maven Ventures, and Keith Figlioli of Boston-based venture capital firm LRVHealth. In their wide-ranging discussion, they give valuable advice to entrepreneurs considering founding a health tech startup; encourage founders to develop a vision worth fighting for; and articulate the various ways that New Orleans is poised to become a significant economic hub in health tech. 

Speakers:

• Aimee Quirk, Ochsner Ventures
• Sarah Deshpande, Maven Ventures
• Keith Figliolio, LRV Health

The health care sector continues to undergo massive changes as digitization & tech work their way through one of the country's largest industries. As the landscape shifts, opportunities for innovation & investment are abundant. Join Keith Figlioli of Boston-based venture capital firm LRVHealth as he lays out the macroeconomic state of healthcare and health tech, and makes the case for why now is a great time for entrepreneurs to get involved with what he calls “Wave Two” of health tech innovation.

Speaker: 

• Keith Figlioli, LRV Health

Wwe're thrilled to bring you this episode to hear discussions with three exceptional entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable building their companies in the Gulf South.

You will hear from Alex Reed and Jay Manouchehri, the bright minds behind Fluence Analytics. Some spectacular news to share with you about Fluence Analytics is that since recording this episode at NOEW 2023, this company has successfully exited! You will also hear from Craig Gehring, the visionary founder of Mastery Prep. His dedication to revolutionizing education has transformed the learning landscape and empowered countless students to reach their full potential. Moderating this discussion is Stephanie Reigel, business writer at Nola.com!

Speakers:

• Alex Reed, Fluence Analytics
• Jay Manouchehri, Fluence Analytics
• Craig Gehring, Mastery Prep
• Stephanie Reigel - Moderator

In this episode, you’ll hear a compelling conversation led by Kim Boyle, featuring tech founders and talent builders from New Orleans. Esteemed speakers, including Burton White from Excella, Gerard Ramos from Revelry, Tony Zanders from Skilltype, and John Fraboni from Operation Spark, delve into their experiences and insights, shedding light on the inherent strengths that contribute to building successful businesses in New Orleans and throughout the state. The conversations in this episode encompasses key topics such as Louisiana's business-friendly tax credits, the growing talent network, and more. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the crucial importance of nurturing local tech talent particularly among younger generations, and what’s needed to scale the future of NOLA’s tech ecosystem.

Speakers:
Burton White, Excella
Gerard Ramos, Revelry
Tony Zanders, Skilltype
John Fraboni, Operation Spark
Kim Boyle, Phelps Dunbar - Moderator

SaaS Without Borders is an exploration of the legal and operational considerations that arise when providing Software as a Service (SaaS) on a national and global scale.

Speakers:

• Stephen Morel, JurisDeed
• Sam Bruner, Spot2Nite
• Lara Sevener - Jones Walker