Back Local Builders. Grow Shreveport Together.

Connect founders who have great business ideas with community supporters who want to help Shreveport thrive. No transactions on the platform — just meaningful introductions.

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Both Parties Must Agree to Connect

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Focused Exclusively on Shreveport

Choose Your Path

Whether you have a business idea that needs support or you want to help a local founder get started, there's a path for you.

I Want to Start a Business

Submit your business idea and get connected with community supporters who want to help local founders succeed.

Share your business idea and vision
Record a short 2–3 minute intro video
Get introduced to interested supporters
Submit Your Idea →

I Want to Support a Business

Help grow Shreveport by supporting local founders. Browse submissions and request introductions to builders who interest you.

Create your supporter profile
Browse vetted founder submissions
Request introductions with founders
Become a Supporter →

How It Works

For Founders
1

Submit your idea

Tell us about your business concept, your background, and what kind of support you need.

2

Record a short intro

Share a brief video introducing yourself and your vision. Authenticity matters more than production quality.

3

Get connected

Once approved, community supporters can view your submission and request an introduction.

For Supporters
1

Create your profile

Share your interests, support range, and what kind of involvement you prefer.

2

Browse founder submissions

Review approved founder pitches, watch intro videos, and find ideas that resonate with you.

3

Request an introduction

When you find a founder you want to connect with, request an introduction. Both parties must opt in.

Built on Trust

Every connection on 318GrowthLab is designed to be safe, transparent, and mutually beneficial.

Privacy First

Your contact information is never shared without your explicit consent.

Mutual Opt-In

Both founder and supporter must agree before any introduction is made.

Shreveport Focused

Every connection is grounded in building something real for this city.

Introductions Only

We facilitate connections. No transactions, no financial advice, no guarantees.

318GrowthLab facilitates introductions only. We do not provide investment advice, handle financial transactions, or guarantee returns. All connections are made at the discretion of both parties.

Ready to Build Something in Shreveport?

Whether you have the idea or the resources, 318GrowthLab helps you find the right people to make it happen.