FAQ

Provided below are the frequently asked questions pertaining to the LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses event. From the application process to general program questions, we hope that we’ve covered all topics in between. If you still have an unanswered question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at (225) 578-0089.

THE LSU 100

The LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing LSU-owned or LSU-led businesses in the world. Nominate      Apply Now

Nominations/Eligibility

Application

  • What is a Primary Tiger Leader?

    A Primary Tiger Leader is any LSU graduate who meets one or more of the following criteria:

    1. LSU owned means a graduate of LSU or a group of graduates from LSU must have owned 50% or more of the company for the time frame being measure.
    2. LSU led means a graduate of LSU serving as CEO, President or Managing Partner.
    3. LSU Founded means that a graduate of LSU founded the company and is still employed at the most senior level of management (C-Suite) if not serving as CEO, President or Managing Partner.

  • How are the company growth results calculated? How is the LSU 100 list determined?

    For each applicant, P&N will calculate the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue for the time frame being measured. After compiling the calculations, the companies will be listed by percentage of growth rate from the highest to the lowest. The 100 fastest growing companies will be named to the LSU 100. To read more about “Compounded Annual Growth Rate”, click here.

    Growth Calculation Example: A company that has the following:

    2016 = $1000 in revenue

    2017 = $2000 in revenue

    2018 = $1900 in revenue 

    would have a compounded annual growth rate of 37.84%

    How to Calculate CAGR

    To calculate the CAGR :

    1. Divide the revenue at the end of the period being considered by its value at the beginning of that period.  For the example above that is $1900/$1000 or 2018 end of year revenue total divided by 2016 end of year revenue total.
    2. Raise the result to an exponent of one divided by the number of years.  The number of years used in LSU100 calculations will always be 2.  In our example above we are calculating growth from the end of 2016 through the end of 2018.
    3. Subtract one from the subsequent result.

  • What is “revenue”?

    P&N bases growth calculations on net revenue for a set time frame each year. Net revenue is meant to be net sales or sales minus returns. For a professional services business it would be gross revenues minus any write-downs or discounts.

  • Should the company list all of the Primary Tiger Leaders?

    If a company is owned in exactly equal percentages by more than one LSU graduate each of those owners should be listed.  In all other situations the most senior leader or majority owner who is an LSU graduate should be the one listed and this person will be the individual announced as the Tiger leader for the company during the LSU100 gala.

  • What qualifies as most senior management?

    Most senior management consists of the highest ranked positions within the company’s organizational structure (for example: chief officers, owner, founder, president, managing partner, etc.).

  • Do I need to list all of my degrees from LSU?

    Yes, for the primary Tiger leader/owner please list all degrees completed at LSU.

  • What if the name of the college has changed?

    Please see the chart below as the names of colleges may have changed throughout the years. CURRENT NAME                                                                   PREVIOUS NAME (S) College of Art & Design                                        College of Design; School of Environmental Design E. J. Ourso College of Business                         College of Business Administration College of Human Sciences & Education        College of Education College of Humanities & Social Sciences         College of Arts & Sciences Manship School of Mass Communication      School of Journalism College of Science                                                 College of Basic Sciences; College of Chemistry & Physics College of Music & Dramatic Arts                     School of Music Paul M. Hebert Law Center                              Hebert Law Center School of Medicine School of Allied Health Professions School of Veterinary Medicine

  • What if I forget my username or password?

    If you are a prior year applicant, please email [email protected] to obtain your username. Please follow the instructions below to reset your password.

    • Click on the application link
    • Click “Next” to continue on the application
    • Click “Click Here” under the Save & Return Account section at the top of the page
    • Click “Forgot Password”
    • Check your email to change your password

    *Remember the username is not your full email address, the password is case sensitive, and the reset password email may be in the spam folder. For any other account inquiries, please contact Ben Vance at [email protected]

Required Forms

General Program Questions:

  • What is the purpose of the program?

    The LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses identifies, recognizes, and celebrates the 100 fastest growing Tiger-owned or Tiger-led businesses in the world. In addition to celebrating the companies’ success, the LSU 100 provides a forum to pass lessons on to the next generation of Tiger entrepreneurs.

  • What is involved in the application process?

    The application form is fairly simple. Nominees provide answers to several questions related to the criteria, check several boxes, and attach documentation to verify revenues. Confidential applications are sent directly to Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N). For more information on P&N, please visit http://www.pncpa.com.

  • When will the LSU100 be released?

    Honorees are typically notified in late August, with the alphabetical list being released to the public shortly thereafter.

  • How are the LSU 100 honorees recognized?

    LSU personally notifies each LSU100 honoree of their award and at that time invites them to the LSU100 Gala and Company Rank Countdown.  Each company will be individually recognized at the honoree gala.

  • What if we are unable to attend LSU100 Honoree Events?

    The LSU100 is a tremendous experience to celebrate honoree’s success. All honorees are encouraged to make every effort to attend the LSU100 Gala. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to send a colleague, board member, or company representative; however, attendance at the LSU100 Gala is not required.

  • What is the dress code for the LSU100 Gala?

    Black Tie Optional – Men (Suit or Tuxedo); Women (Cocktail Dress or Evening Gown)

Use and Publication of Information/Confidentiality

  • What information will be released?

    LSU will publish the list of the LSU100 companies being honored. The list may include name and location of the company, city/state, name(s) of the primary Tiger-leader(s), rank and year founded. P&N receives the confidential revenue information and this information will not be shared, published or otherwise released. There are other possible opportunities for your name/company to be featured in articles and news releases. Revenue information is never released. Tiger Leader contact information may be shared with the LSU entities, institutes, departments or divisions that are LSU100 partners or sponsors.

  • How can I be assured of confidentiality?

    P&N is the independent accounting firm for the LSU 100. Nominees send their financial information directly to P&N and they tabulate the results. After all confidential applications are processed, P&N provides the ranked list based on the percentage of growth of the 100 companies to LSU.

  • Where will the information be published?

    The LSU 100 list of honorees will be publicized on this website, LSU media/press releases/newsletters, and possibly by other outlets. There are opportunities for feature articles in other publications. Confidential revenue information will not be published. The only statistical information that will be released will be the rank. Honorees may also be interviewed for news articles. During the application process honorees may be asked to consent to media release allowing for their name and location of the company, name(s) of the Tiger-leader(s), and year founded to be published and for photography/videography at the LSU100 events. Tiger Leader contact information may be shared with the LSU entities, institutes, departments or divisions that are LSU100 partners or sponsors.

  • Will my company financial information be released?

    All confidential information will be submitted directly to P&N and will not be released to LSU, an LSU affiliate, or anyone else.