The Idea Village Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees

The Idea Village is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 2000 and formalized in 2002 as an independent 501(c)(3) entity. It focuses on nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation by delivering direct services to entrepreneurs, engaging the community, and supporting initiatives that use entrepreneurship to drive local change, with a goal of sustaining a place-based entrepreneurial ecosystem. The organization positions itself within the non-profit sector as a leader in building startup ecosystems, aiming to elevate New Orleans into a top city for starting a business and fostering startup activity that exceeds national averages. Its activities include hosting events and programs that connect entrepreneurs with investors, ecosystem builders, and community resources, and it has produced notable initiatives such as the METRONOME track and the 3rd Coast Venture Summit. Recent developments highlight ongoing programming and partnerships that support regional startup activity and Gulf South-focused entrepreneurship.

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