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Monday, August 14th, 2023
 
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Lafayette is putting out more successful startup companies. There's a reason why.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Happy Monday, Acadiana business news readers. It's a new week, but it's the same old heat. Let's get to the headlines.

The story behind the Lafayette-born tech startup Nestor is much like other startups: people with an good idea. And its recent $1 million pledge from four investors.

But unless you follow that sort of stuff, you'll find it interesting that it's yet another example of people in Lafayette who had an idea for a business and are now riding a wave of momentum that includes creating jobs, landing outside investment and changing the landscape for other startups in the area. 

"I think the main word is perseverance," said Nestor co-founder Shawn Johnston. "I think that is the word that people need to hang on to." 

Check out the story here. 

Thanks for reading and have a great day. 

 
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