JOIN US FOR DEMO DAY 2025
Demo Day 2025 is the grand finale of The Idea Village’s four-month VILLAGEx accelerator, where high-growth startups refine their business models, sharpen their strategies, and prepare to scale. Over the program, founders gain direct access to expert mentorship, critical resources, and investor connections—positioning them for venture-scale growth. Join us at Demo Day to connect with business leaders, investors, and startup champions as we showcase the Gulf South’s most promising emerging companies.
Demo Day is free & open to the public — we hope to see you there!
EVENT DETAILS
Demo Day is May 1st, 2025 at The New Orleans Jazz Market
Address: 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113.
Doors will open at 11 AM CST with pitches beginning promtly at noon.
VLLAGEx 2025 COMPANIES
Meet the 2025 VillageX startups set to lead the way in SaaS, CPG, and beyond.
Click the icons to be directed to company websites, or click below the icons to learn more.
+ CAMPUSKNOT
CampusKnot is a SAAS Student Engagement Platform for professors to help them asses lecture dynamics and foster active learning in real-time by taking a wholistic approach and focusing on three core pillars: community, feedback, and rewards.
Rahul Gopal
CEO
rahul@campusknot.com
+ LOUIE LOUIE
Louie Louie is the "Good Time" Cannabis Seltzer from New Orleans. Made with the highest quality ingredients for an award-winning flavor, our balanced dose of 5MG THC + 5MG CBD can be enjoyed any time - without the hangover.
Marie La France
CEO
marie@drinklouielouie.com
+ CUSTOM AI
Custom AI is democratizing and decentralizing access to the production and use of AI agents.
Callan McGuire
CEO
Callan@thecustom.ai
+ OCD SOLUTIONS
OCD Solutions empowers dealerships nationwide with streamlined processes and data-driven insights, elevating the customer ownership experience and driving sustainable growth.
Maxwell Materne
CEO
max@ocdsolutions.io
+ HELLO GRAVEL
Hello Gravel is empowering homeowners, DIYers, and contractors to bulk purchase gravel and other aggregates online.
Daniel Crowley
CEO
daniel@hellogravel.com
+ P3 TECHNOLOGY
P3 Technology is pioneering inclusive market research by connecting individuals with disabilities to businesses, unlocking unique insights that drive innovation and enhance products and services for all.
Tim Cornelius
CEO
timothy@p3technology.io
DEMO DAY 2025
WHAT is demo day?
Strategically planned to coincide with Jazz Fest, this year’s Demo Day will be held on Thursday, May 1st, at The New Orleans Jazz Market. The event will feature high-energy pitches, networking opportunities, light refreshments, and more.
Top founders in the VILLAGEx 2025 cohort will pitch live on stage, representing diverse industries spanning Software as a Service (SaaS), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), EdTech, Assistive Technology, and more.
WHO is INVITED?
Demo Day 2025 is free and open to the public!
WHEN & WHERE is DEMO DAY?
Demo Day 2025 will kick off at 11 a.m. on May 1st, 2025 at The New Orleans Jazz Market.
The New Orleans Jazz Market Address: 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
INTERESTED IN VILLAGEx?
To apply, submit a Founder Profile—applications close in late fall for VILLAGEx 2026
Fill out the Founder Profile here.
Learn more about The Idea Village’s programs, mission, and impact at www.ideavillage.org.
