November 20, 2025 – The Gulf South Angels convened investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the Gulf Coast for its annual conference in New Orleans. The event opened with a welcome reception at Arnaud’s on Nov. 14 and continued with a full day of programming on Nov. 15 at the Pan-American Life Center. Attendees gathered to hear updates on the network’s growth, portfolio milestones, and trends shaping early-stage investment in the region.
Network Growth and Investment Trends
GSA Board Chairman Mike Eckert opened the conference with an overview of the organization’s progress over the past year. He pointed to rising deal flow across the Gulf South, strong engagement from members, and continued momentum in the group’s investment activity and portfolio performance.