Opportunity Machine

Opportunity Machine Opportunity Machine provides business education, guidance and risk reduction to startup founders.

The OM’s mission is to grow business and entrepreneurship, create quality jobs, economic diversity and regional prosperity.

Day One is here — and we couldn't be more excited to welcome the Summer 2026 Builder Cohort.13 founders. 11 ventures. Ev...
06/17/2026

Day One is here — and we couldn't be more excited to welcome the Summer 2026 Builder Cohort.
13 founders. 11 ventures. Every stage of early.
This is our second cohort of three in 2026, and if today is any indication, this group is going to do something remarkable. Over the next 10–12 weeks, they'll move through 7 sessions designed to build clarity, deepen connections, and create real momentum — with the full OM ecosystem in their corner every step of the way.
We're honored to welcome:
Ready For Work | Scott Rainey

RealSpect | Walter Morris

Smartective | Raedan Stephens & Nick Demas

CheerGive | Tory Day

Hacker Tracker | Arlo Kharod

Augm3nt | Michael Gauthier

Novus Jewelry Operating System | Janson Delaney

Intelligent Home Gadgets | Omar Eldash

Metvero, Inc. | Gilbert (Grant) Dozier & Ryan Lemaire

Fortela Energy | Dhan Fortela

Memora | Frank Clavelle
Welcome to the family. Let's build something worth building.

06/16/2026

What happens after a guest checks out?
The Keepers Story is live now on YouTube. Watch the full mini documentary at
👉 https://lnkd.in/g-rgyhXF
For most short-term rental operators, the answer is: group texts, scattered alerts, and a lot of manual coordination holding a real business together.
Carleena Andrepont saw the same problem coast to coast — and built Keepers to fix it.

An OM Founder Story — Vol. 3 | Presented by Opportunity Machine

06/15/2026

At Opportunity Machine, we get to see ideas become companies.

Tomorrow on YouTube, OM Founder Stories Volume 3 features Keepers Keepers, founded by Carleena Andrepont.

Keepers is a Lafayette-based startup building the operations platform for rental readiness — solving the chaos between guest checkout and the next check-in.

Through OM Builder Program 1.0, Carleena turned firsthand operational pain into a clearer company, a sharper venture story, and pre-seed momentum now continuing through Keepers’ Fundify campaign.

Watch tomorrow on YouTube:
View Keepers’ fundify Fundify pre-seed campaign: https://www.fundifyportal.com/startups/keepers

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06/15/2026

At Opportunity Machine, we get to see ideas become companies.
Tomorrow on YouTube, OM Founder Stories Volume 3 features Keepers, founded by Carleena Andrepont.
Keepers is a Lafayette-based startup building the operations platform for rental readiness — solving the chaos between guest checkout and the next check-in.
Through OM Builder Program 1.0, Carleena turned a problem she knew firsthand into a clearer company, a sharper venture story, and real pre-seed momentum.
That momentum now continues through Keepers’ Fundify pre-seed campaign, where early believers can learn more about the company and the next stage of growth.
View Keepers’ Fundify pre-seed campaign: https://lnkd.in/gewjuiKP

Watch tomorrow on YouTube:

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Coming next week: The Keepers Story (OM Story, Vol. 3) 🎬What started as an idea — fixing the chaos behind running short-...
06/11/2026

Coming next week: The Keepers Story (OM Story, Vol. 3) 🎬

What started as an idea — fixing the chaos behind running short-term rentals — turned into a real business and a spot in Opportunity Machine's Builder Program.

With Keepers' Fundify campaign launching, we're spotlighting one of OM's fastest-growing startups.

📺 Premieres next week on the Opportunity Machine YouTube channel — subscribe so you don't miss it: youtube.com/

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usekeepers.com | fundify.com

The secret to growing a tech startup?Community. Network. Follow-through.At Innovate South 2026, Jeremy Beyt of ThreeSixt...
05/29/2026

The secret to growing a tech startup?

Community. Network. Follow-through.

At Innovate South 2026, Jeremy Beyt of ThreeSixtyEight reminded us that real relationships are built by helping first, staying connected, and showing up with intention.

That is exactly why Builder Program 1.0 exists.

If you have a tech startup idea or a validated business, interest forms for our Summer 2026 Builder 1.0 cohort close this Friday, May 29.

De-risk your model. Talk to real customers. Build your foundation for 2026.

Your idea needs a test.Most well-built products fail because they solve a problem that does not exist in the market. Opp...
05/25/2026

Your idea needs a test.

Most well-built products fail because they solve a problem that does not exist in the market. Opportunity Machine's Builder Program is an accelerator designed to help you replace guessing with hard evidence. We provide the structure to help you test your concept with real customers before you invest your time and capital.

The summer cohort deadline is approaching quickly.

Book a brief discovery call today to see if your idea is ready for the next step >>> https://loom.ly/WWOLZOA

A big part of the Opportunity Machine experience is getting direct, one-on-one access to mentors who know the process, i...
05/22/2026

A big part of the Opportunity Machine experience is getting direct, one-on-one access to mentors who know the process, inside and out.

Today, we are highlighting branding expert and OM mentor, Jaci Russo.

As the co-founder and CEO of Lafayette-based agency brandRUSSO, Jaci brings over 25 years of experience working with national and international clients. She is a published author, a speaker, and the founder of the University of Louisiana’s NIL management program, ULTRA.

We're so thankful to have such an amazing mentor on board with us!

You've heard us say it a thousand times before, but we'll say it again. Stop guessing. Value Proposition Design is the e...
05/21/2026

You've heard us say it a thousand times before, but we'll say it again. Stop guessing. Value Proposition Design is the essential field guide for any founder tired of relying on "gut feelings."

This book introduces the Value Proposition Canvas, a practical tool to help you map out your customers' deepest pains and gains, and ensure your product is the perfect solution.

Build something you know people want and check it out in the OM Library

Check out this opportunity!Southern University Law Center (SULC) is hosting a free walk-in Business and Intellectual Pro...
05/20/2026

Check out this opportunity!

Southern University Law Center (SULC) is hosting a free walk-in Business and Intellectual Property clinic in New Orleans on May 22, running 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs can sit down one-on-one with business and IP attorneys to receive guidance on entity formation, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, compliance, and more.

RSVP here >>> https://loom.ly/DVCvbho

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