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We had an amazing time this morning at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center BioChallenge! The event featured six impressive startups working on solving critical problems in the health security space. Congratulations to the People's Choice and Overall winner - Informuta, whose breakthrough technology uses ML technology to analyze bacterial DNA to predict if an infection will become drug-resistant before it happens. Congratulations also go to the other five finalists: Vocxi Health, SiVEC Biotechnologies, EriVan Bio, Vaxess Technologies and Anvil Diagnostics for being selected and for delivering some fantastic pitches! #BioTech #HealthInnovation #BioInnovation

Ochsner Ventures was excited to participate in the Inaugural Healthy State Summit yesterday! The energy and commitment to creating a healthier Louisiana were truly inspiring. We are proud to be part of Ochsner Health, which is committed to collaborating with other healthcare organizations, policymakers, employers, and community advocates to create a healthy, thriving Louisiana. Explore the partnerships and areas of priority here: https://lnkd.in/gkbji6Hz #HealthyStateSummit #HealthierLouisiana #Collaboration #Innovation #KnowItOwnItLiveIT

Calling all founders in the Gulf South! The 3rd Coast Venture Summit 2025 is your chance to connect with investors and propel your startup to the next level. If you're leading a Seed to Series A company with high growth potential, check out this opportunity from The Idea Village! Selected founders will have the opportunity to: - Deliver a compelling pitch to a room of top investors - Network with industry leaders and potential partners - Gain valuable insights from investors and other founders Don't miss out, apply now at https://lnkd.in/g8j-F-Ch #3rdCoastVentureSummit #GulfSouthStartups #VentureCapital #IdeaVillage

Ochsner Ventures is on the ground at HLTH USA, engaging with industry innovators and future partners shaping the next wave of healthcare transformation. Earlier this week, Dr. Jason Hill, Ochsner Health Chief Innovation Officer, joined a panel discussion on harnessing technology and AI to deliver high-impact care at home. We're excited to explore new opportunities that align innovation with better outcomes for patients. The future of healthcare starts here! #HLTH2024 #HealthcareInnovation #AI #DigitalHealth

What an insightful evening at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Roundtable! The topic was "Insights into funding healthcare companies in New Orleans," and it was incredible to hear from Molly Hegarty (Junum ) and Sunyoung Kim (Chosen Diagnostics) about navigating the unique funding landscape in Louisiana. Thanks to the New Orleans BioInnovation Center for hosting such an insightful event! #healthcareinnovation #startupecosystem #NOLA

We had a great time last night at the Statewide Innovation Strategy event, hosted by The Idea Village and Startup NOLA at the Nieux Society. It was great to hear Josh Fleig, Chief Innovation Officer of Louisiana Economic Development, share his thoughts on the health of the startup community in Louisiana, and the resources that are needed to strengthen it going forward. We also heard from an exceptional panel that included our CEO, Aimee Quirk, Hailey Bathurst of SeaAhead, La. State Rep. Matt Willard, and Dino Paternostro, of Legislink, who shared their thoughts on the current strengths and assets that exist within our state that support the startup community, and the policies needed to support it into the future. We believe that a vibrant Louisiana startup ecosystem can unlock new opportunities for the local communities that Ochsner serves. By investing in local startups, we can help attract and retain talent, create jobs, and support innovation. Thank you to everyone involved for hosting such a wonderful event!

Thank you to Biz New Orleans Magazine for featuring our recently launched Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund. The goal of the fund, which was launched in July, is to support Louisiana-connected, health care-related companies that are in their early stages. “We’re interested in working with founders who are committed to create and scale health care innovation and bring quality health care to everyone,” explained Ochsner Health chief corporate development officer and Ochsner Ventures CEO Aimee Quirk. “We’re looking for great ideas that will create jobs and drive innovation, from companies that can scale what they are doing." If you are a founder of an early-stage Louisiana-connected, healthcare-related organization and are interested in learning more about the fund, click here: https://lnkd.in/gtxs7j87 To check out Biz New Orleans' article, click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/gbKriF2w

This Friday, our team will be at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to attend the Tulane Business Forum. Ochsner Health is a proud sponsor of the event, and the Ochsner Ventures team is excited to be there to hear local, regional and national business experts discuss the current state of the Louisiana business landscape, and what is in store for the next 10 years. Details on the event can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dK2X9cnK We hope to see you all on Friday!

Applications are open for the 2024 Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative. The program, which is a partnership between Louisiana Economic Development and the Edward Lowe Foundation aims to empower minority- and women-owned businesses by providing them with valuable resources to expand their businesses and support as they face common hurdles related to scaling their businesses. Second-stage Louisiana companies with 5 to 99 employees and annual revenue of $600,000 to $50 million are eligible for consideration. For more details, and to apply for the program, see the attached post, or click here

Exciting news from our colleagues at Ochsner Connected Health! After nine years of helping over 50,000 members to gain control of their hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia, they are adding weight management to their suite of care solutions. This addition demonstrates their commitment to developing one holistic, comprehensive program to care for members across a continuum of conditions. To learn more about their digital medicine programs, visit https://lnkd.in/gHK7qh35 To learn more about the announcement, click here: https://lnkd.in/gfmvkvzf