April 2009
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Launch Pad VIP Backstage Party Tonight
Happy Jazz Fest! You’re invited to come kick off the weekend with us tonight! We’re (pre)celebrating the launch of the Launch Pad on June 1st. Fifty People, One Question: Ultimate Edition from Chris Schultz on Vimeo. Join us for a VIP backstage party tonight: VIP Backstage Party for Bonearama and Midnite Disturbers The Studio @ Colton Theater Thursday, April 30 - 9pm until...
Apr 30th
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Saw DMB this weekend at Jazz Fest.  Takes me back to spring in Charlottesville.
Apr 28th
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Come to VIP Launch Party during Jazz Fest
One of the things we’re most excited about with Launch Pad is the community we’re building and the events we’ll be putting together. We’re kicking things off with the Launch Pad Party during Jazz Fest next week. Come join us and meet other members of the Pad and pass a good time. VIP Backstage Party for Bonearama and Midnite Disturbers @ Colton Theater Thursday, April...
Apr 25th
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Launch Pad coverage in Baton Rouge
It’s been a good week for Launch Pad coverage. I wanted to share this article from the Baton Rouge Advocate before Jazz Fest today. Ben & I are going to be announcing something else shortly too. Chris Schultz, a 34-year-old principal in Launch Pad, said he’s stoked by his $25,000 prize. He moved from Los Angeles after meeting his future wife at the 2002 Jazz Fest. A serial...
Apr 24th
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Garland Robinette
Launch Pad was featured on WWL radio with Garland Robinette yesterday, and I had a lot of fun being on the radio again yesterday. I tempted him during one of the breaks to talk Twitter and we got into it. Check out Launch Pad discussions @ the 18:20 & 22:30 marks.
Apr 23rd
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Will gets shoutout in CityBiz Blog
Will get’s props in a post on the City Business Blog by Greg Larose about the IP: Will Donaldson typifies the spirit behind the IP. The Tulane MBA student is one of the partners in The Launch Pad, which will provide workspace and meeting facilities at the IP for fledgling entrepreneurs who aren’t ready to commit to a long-term office lease. Congrats Will, great stuff.
Apr 23rd
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Launch Pad wins $25,000
504ward’s competition this past Saturday had a surprise winner! At the end, the competition’s organizer changed the rules to award New Orleans’ own space for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs a new prize that wasn’t originally part of the awards. That prize was a $25,000 cash prize that will go towards improvements in the Launch Pad, which launches on June 1st...
Apr 22nd
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Launch Pad in Times Picayune & City Business
Launch Pad had a great press day yesterday (and Barre had a great hair day). We were fortunate enough to be featured by the Times Picayune and City Business. We feel great about this, and look forward to continuing the positive exposure for all the members. We really are confident that this is going to be a tremendous story for the entreprenuerial community in New Orleans. From the Times...
Apr 15th
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Apr 12th
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Launch Pad covered in OMMA Magazine
We’re thrilled that the positive press for the Launch Pad is already starting. Damien Lamanna called me up the other day excited that he had just read about us in the current issue of OMMA magazine. The idea of incubating start-ups is catching on outside established tech centers like New York City, Austin and Boulder. Voodoo Ventures, an Internet development company in New Orleans, is...
Apr 9th
ListenPhoenix - Lisztomania ….liszten and love
Apr 9th
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Come Join Our Party
The IP (the building that will house the Launch Pad) is throwing a an IPO party for all of the entrepreneurial tenants. We’ll be there showing people our new space! The event is Thursday, April 16th from 5:30 to 7:30. There is a DJ and free drinks! RSVP here.
Apr 8th
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Launch Pad makes competition TOP 5!!
The Launch Pad was selected as a finalist for 504ward’s $200K business plan competition. Chris, Barre, and Will (Launch Pad founders) will be on stage presenting to the live audience that will select the winner! You can attend. Simply RSVP here! The event is Saturday, April 18th from 10:30am - 2pm. Come say hello and vote for us!
Apr 8th
ListenEBTG - Alison Heard it running this morning for...
Apr 7th
ListenPhoenix - 1901. New favorite song.
Apr 5th
Apr 5th
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Makings of a good mixtape. Not sure, might be too much for oldies. But still likey.
Apr 2nd