Privateer Pitch @ LSU New Orleans

Join us for Privateer Pitch, the culminating event of the Privateer Venture Lab, a student entrepreneurship program at LSU New Orleans! Now in its fifth year, Privateer Pitch is bigger than ever, featuring a prize pool of more than $30,000 to support the next generation of student entrepreneurs.

After months of developing their business ideas, conducting customer discovery, refining their business models, and working alongside experienced mentors, student entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their ventures to a panel of judges for a chance to win a share of the prize pool.

Privateer Pitch celebrates the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of LSU New Orleans students as they showcase their ideas, share their visions for the future, and compete for prizes to help bring their businesses to life.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a member of the LSU New Orleans community, an industry professional, or simply interested in supporting the next generation of innovators, we invite you to join us for an exciting showcase of student-led innovation.

Come cheer on our student entrepreneurs, connect with the local innovation community, and vote for your favorite startup idea for a chance to award the special People’s Choice Prize!

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited—secure your spot now and be part of the future of entrepreneurship at LSU New Orleans!

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Homer L. Hitt Alumni and Visitors Center, 6602 Levee Road, New Orleans, United States

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