New Orleans startups continue to innovate with an increasing number of high growth potential companies being started every year. The Idea Village's later staged accelerator programs have supported over 298 early stage companies to date that have cumulatively raised over $500M in outside capital and are currently generating over $530M in recurring revenue in the last fiscal year. Meet members of the 2022 VILLAGEx accelerator class who share their journey of building the next big thing. Moderated by Peter Liu of Revelry Ventures, this panel will dive into what makes a vibrant startup community in New Orleans and how we can continue to drive and create ever more successful companies.