With entrepreneurship on the rise, Crescent City startups are beginning to consider their exit strategies. When it comes to managing capital, investors and owners alike must be prepared to transition from baby business to grand brands. Today in Baton Rouge, legal experts from Kean Miller’s Merger & Acquisition Team are presenting a discussion for current and potential business owners.   

Amidst the talk of Tropical Storm Lee, the Hurricane that is Southern Decadence has come to town. While the talk is often of parades, whistles, and drag queens. Decadence is incredibly significant as an economic driver. In the current year alone, Decadence is projected to infuse $150 million into the New Orleans economy. Hotels, restaurants, and bars are certain beneficiaries, but many other merchants are scrambling for the lot in some unusual ways.

Since it's cold and stuff is gettin' crazy out there (see below), let's just pretend it's the 90s. You're in Silicon Valley. You've got... an idea. For a business. Might seem crazy, but just might work. Soon, you'll be able to take your idea to the New Orleans Startup fund. The nonprofit venture capital fund wants to provide the seed capital and technical assistance necessary to start your business.