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🚀 THE LAUNCHPAD is back, and we're kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week with an exciting celebration of the Northshore's entrepreneurial community!Join STartUP Northshore and presenting partner OnPath Foundation on Monday, November 16, at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium for a high-energy evening of startup storytelling, bold ideas, and innovation in action.
Three promising early-stage entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their businesses before a live audience and distinguished panel of judges, competing for a $5,000 grant prize pool.
Meet our Fall 2026 finalists:
🚁 Tom Cain | LZ Guardian AI: Developing a portable, patent-pending helicopter landing zone safety system that helps emergency responders identify hazards and communicate critical information to pilots, making air medical landings safer.
✨ Leah Smith | Face Yoga Institute: A Hammond-based facial wellness education company offering guided self-care experiences, digital masterclasses, and accredited professional training.
🛁 Sarah Cooper Smith | Northshore Bath Co.: Creator of Primi Bath Gloves, patent-pending organic cotton bath gloves designed to give parents and caregivers a more secure grip and make infant bath time safer and easier.
More than a competition, THE LAUNCHPAD gives founders the opportunity to sharpen their stories, build visibility, gain valuable feedback, and connect with the mentors, investors, business leaders, and community members who can help move their businesses forward.
This fall, we're making the celebration even bigger with Boothstrapped! As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, attendees will also have the opportunity to explore Boothstrapped, a special showcase featuring alumni entrepreneurs from STartUP Northshore's programs. Discover the innovative businesses they're building, meet the founders behind them, and celebrate the growing community of entrepreneurs bringing new ideas to life across the Northshore.
Evening Agenda
5:00 PM: Networking reception, Boothstrapped alumni founder showcase, and community connections
6:00 PM: Live founder pitches and judges' Q&A
7:00 PM: Awards presentation and winner announcement
7:15 PM: Closing celebration and continued networking
Come meet the founders, discover exciting local businesses through Boothstrapped, connect with the Northshore startup community, and help us kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week by celebrating the entrepreneurs driving our region forward.
THE LAUNCHPAD is FREE and open to the public! Save your seat and join us for a night where ideas lift off.
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Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd St,Slidell,LA,United States
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