Our 5 Favorite Quotes So Far From New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week is in full swing in our home town at Gallier Hall all week, and there have been plenty of great panels, presentations, and discussions had already. We’ve cut it down to our favorite five quotes so far, though, below.

“It’s passion, not frustration” – Said in response by someone from The Wild Life Reserve, when a panelist pointed out that they were (excitedly) yelling. It was probably the most inspirational thing we’ve seen all week.

“I now do what I never expected to do, which is kind of the story of New Orleans” – Cameron Shaw, from Pelican Bomb

“In business and in life, just because someone says you have to do something doesn’t mean you have to do it.” – Avram Glazer

“This is the place where hope hits the streets.” – Mayor Landrieu

“Failing to plan is planning to fail” – Vaughn Fauria

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