Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 7
Nexus Louisiana and 20 startups relocate to new Baton Rouge headquarters
Updated
Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 7
Nexus Louisiana and 20 startups relocate to new Baton Rouge headquarters
7 articles · Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 7
The move brings them to a 28,000-square-foot site at 440 on Third, with offices, hot desks, event space and two apartments for a founder-housing pilot.
President and CEO Tony Zanders, appointed in February 2025, is refocusing the incubator on high-tech ventures tackling Louisiana problems through initiatives such as DevDays.
Backed by a new $200,000 JPMorgan Chase grant and a 10-year plan, Nexus aims to anchor downtown Baton Rouge's Innovation District and build a longer-term tech ecosystem.
With lawmakers stalling on AI regulation, how can Louisiana's tech scene innovate without being stifled by future legal hurdles?
As Louisiana's tech ambitions surge, can its power grid sustain the massive energy demands of AI and new data centers?
Can a state-backed incubator truly 'reinvent the washing machine' for systemic issues like high insurance rates and chronic disease?