Accelerators

Techstars New Orleans powered by J.P. Morgan

This program is designed to provide equitable access to funding and support for Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs who are building the future of Commerce Technology, Consumer Brands and Platforms, the Creator Economy and ClimateTech. Through game-changing investment community partnerships, together we will take steps towards dismantling institutional, structural, and systematic barriers that often limit opportunities.

New Orleans, Louisiana

2024 September

Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.

Mar 4th, 2024

Applications Open

May 22nd, 2024

Final Deadline

Sep 9th, 2024

Accelerator Starts

Dec 5th, 2024

Demo Day

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"I strongly believe and operate under the principle that great ideas can and do come from anywhere and anyone. There is no single universal founder archetype that works. And that’s a good thing."

Melissa Pegus, Managing Director
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The Team

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Melissa Pegus
Managing Director
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Shirine Marzouki
Investment Associate
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Irvin Lopez
Program Manager

Partner

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Entrepreneurs in Residence

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Keenan Williams
Cofounder & President, REZI
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David Wegbreit
Director of Product Management, Sendoso

Companies

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