Big Easy Ideas

About Big Easy Ideas

Here is where innovation & culture meet in the South– everything from entrepreneurship, #CultureTech, #ClimateTech, investing, business, & more, all from experts and thought leaders who've spoken at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week*. All episodes were recorded live at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. *New Orleans Entrepreneur Week is an annual event produced by The Idea Village. Sign up to The Big Easy Ideas newsletter: www.bigeasyideas.com. Sign up to receive New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2023 updates and early-bird ticket discounts at: www.noew.org.

Publisher

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Nov 2022

Latest episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Season 9: Episode 9 | The Climate for Climate Tech in the Gulf South

   The Gulf South is on the front lines of climate change—facing immense challenges but also unique opportunities for innovation. This session explores how climate-tech and blue-tech startups can thrive in the region, featuring insights from investors, founders, and thought leaders shaping its future. Moderator: Beaux Jones, The Water Institute Panelists: Christy Swann, RCOAST; Alex Kolker, LUMCON; Donna Hazard, SeaAhead

2. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Season 9: Episode 8 | Climate Resilience: Our Future Depends on It

   This session explores the vital role of stormwater management in advancing New Orleans’ long-term climate resilience. Moderator Victoria Phipps (JPMorgan Chase) will guide a conversation with experts including Dr. Janell Hills (Interstate Renewable Energy Council), Diane Jones (University of Texas at Arlington), and City of New Orleans leaders Mary Kincaid and Sunae Villavaso. Emceed by Chuck Morse (Thrive New Orleans), the discussion will highlight collaborative strategies across sectors to ...

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   25 Sept 2025

   Season 9: Episode 7 | Resilient New Orleans Innovation Challenge

   Finance New Orleans' Housing Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Elemental Excelerator, & Ballard Spahr LLP, is designed to introduce new construction and climate technologies that will increase the supply of affordable and sustainable housing in New Orleans. The leaders of both organizations will engage in a fireside chat to announce the challenge and discuss the long-term desired community impacts for the people of New Orleans.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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