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2025 Startup Track cohort features all women entrepreneurs for the first time.

Focus areas include Community Economic Development, Health, Food, Education, and Water.

Propeller ‘s programs have helped entrepreneurs generate $350MM+ in revenue and 4,500+ jobs.

Sponsors include Blue Cross, Capital One, Entergy, and the WK Kellogg Foundation.

Propeller announced its 2025 Impact Accelerator : Startup Track cohort, marking the first time the program is composed entirely of women entrepreneurs. The group of early-stage business founders aims to drive social and economic impact across New Orleans and beyond.

The 2025 cohort includes Tirongila Harris of Tee’s Catering, LaPortia Miniex of NOLA Botanical Tea, Hermina Lezama of Coffee Island, Alexis Myers of Rooted Power C

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