Innovate South

Innovate South is a 2 day series of events for innovative startup teams, aspiring founders and entrepreneurs, and technical minds in South Louisiana.

Whether you've already launched your venture, just want to dip your toes into the world of scalable startups, or are intrigued by the intersection of technical skills and entrepreneurship, Innovate South offers a collaborative environment to engage in networking events, panel discussions, keynote presentations from national speakers, and pitches from South Louisiana tech startups.

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

DAY 1 : Thursday, April 25

9:00 am - 10:50 am: Measuring What Matters in Startups - In Depth Insider Workshop with Colin Gardiner, Founding Partner at Yonder Ventures

10:50 am - 12:30 pm: The Octalysis Framework - Create Gamified Engagement and Retention for Everything - In Depth Insider Workshop with Yu-Kai Chou, Founding Partner at Octalysis Group

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Grab lunch in Downtown Lafayette!

1:30 pm - 3:20 pm: See the AI String - In Depth Insider Workshop with with Gant LaBorde, CIO at Infinite Red

3:20 pm - 5:00 pm: The Growth Catalyst: Empowering Leadership and Culture for Strategic Advantage - In Depth Insider Workshop with Autumn Manning, Founder of Faana

DAY 2: Friday, April 26

12:00 pm: Doors Open

12:15 pm - 1:05 pm: Architecting a Marketplace, Keynote Presentation with Colin Gardiner, Founding Partner at Yonder Ventures

1:05 pm - 1:55 pm: Why AI? Keynote Presentation with Gant LaBorde, CIO at Infinite Red

1:55 pm - 2:30 pm: Startup Founder Panel

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm: Lessons From All Sides of the Table: The Art of Sustainable Growth in Leadership and Innovation, Keynote Presentation with Autumn Manning, Founder of Faana

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm: Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards, Keynote Presentation with Yu-Kai Chou, Founding Partner at Octalysis Group

4:10 pm - 5:00 pm: Tech Tank Pitch Competition

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Networking Happy Hour

6:00 pm: Head outside into the heart of Downtown Lafayette to enjoy Festival International, the largest international music festival in the US!

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