The document summarizes the growth of the SeNSE community in Baton Rouge from 2009 to today. It notes that SeNSE has grown from 50 attendees with limited media attention and no organized leadership in 2009, to now having 200 attendees, monthly articles, a 13 member board, and 30 events focused on educating and connecting the community. It also discusses goals to further develop the startup community in Baton Rouge through continued sharing of resources and success stories.

2. “Strength lies in
differences, not in
similarities”
― Stephen R. Covey
Importance of Community

4.  SeNSE in 2009  SeNSE Today
◦ 50 people attending ◦ 200 people
◦ Limited media attending
attention ◦ Articles & stories
◦ No organized every month
leadership ◦ 13 member board,
◦ 3-4 events diverse &
◦ Focus: Pitch Nights experience
◦ 30 events
◦ Focus: Educating &
connecting the
community!
SeNSE: Then & Now

8.  Disruptive startups that start quick &
often
 Active funding environment
 Success stories & failures shared openly
 More online sharing of resources
 National exposure & influx of companies
GOALS for BATON ROUGE

9. BlueReach Yellow Jacket
My Businesses

10.  www.sensebr.org (join!)
 Sean.simone@sensebr.org
 Looking to do July Social with Forum35
 Pitch Night in September (apply!)
Thank you Forum 35!