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NOLA welcomes SIGGRAPH

Posted in: Events by Chris Schultz on August 3, 2009 | 3 Comments

There is a ton of good stuff going on in New Orleans this week for the SIGGRAPH conference.

If you’re headed to the conference this week, Chris Reade and I are going to be speaking on the NOLA startup scene at 9:30 am on Tuesday & Thursday this week. Stop by the Louisiana Economic Development booth – #2900.

New Orleans is also rolling out the red carpet for SIGGRAPH attendees with a ton of great stuff going on.

  • Monday: Ernst Cafe – 600 S. Peters – Free beer from 6-8 with SIGGRAPH badge. Sponsored by DDD.
  • Tuesday:
  • Wednesday:
  • Thursday: LOA – 221 Camp Street. Free specialty cocktails from 6-8 with SIGGRAPH badge. Sponsored by DDD.

If I’ve missed anything, please let me know in the comments.  I’ll happily add to or edit this post.  It’s going to be a great week for SIGGRAPH.

Microsoft SparkStart Meetup @ Launch Pad during WPC – July 14

Posted in: Blog, Events by Chris Schultz on July 2, 2009 | No Comments

Microsoft is going to be all over NOLA in a couple weeks for the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partners Conference. Launch Pad is pleased to participate in this exciting week by hosting a StartSpark meetup to introduce the local startups, entrepreneurs, & developers to the BizSpark program.

Launch Pad is an official Network Partner of the BizSpark program which means whether you’re at Launch Pad or not, we can help your startup become part of BizSpark.  What’s that mean? Well, good question:

  • BizSpark is a program designed to help startups get off the ground through three pillars: software, support & visibility
  • Startups in the BizSpark program get free development tools, platform technologies and production licenses

Learn more about the BizSpark program by downloading the datasheet here.

We’re going to introduce BizSpark to the entrepreneurs, startups & software developers, the folks who are doing stuff and supporting the tech community here in New Orleans:

  • When: Tuesday, July 14 – 5-7pm
  • Where: Launch Pad – 643 Magazine St. Suite 102 (map)
  • What to expect: Barcamp style meetup, open discussion of program from Microsoft folks & local developers.
  • Who: Representatives from Microsoft & the BizSpark program, developers, techies, conference attendees, all are welcome to join the conversation

This is a great program by Microsoft to place their tools in the hands of developers & startups.  Don’t miss this chance to learn about the program and show Microsoft what a strong community we have.

We can discuss: SilverLight 3, Nextweb, Expression Studio, VS2010 since they are being released July 10th.  Or what else would you like to hear about? Let’s start the convo right now, please comment and let us know what you would like to see covered in the event?

Please RSVP for this event below:


Launch Pad Party

Posted in: Events by Chris Schultz on May 4, 2009 | No Comments

The Launch Pad launch party was so much fun.

Launch Pad VIP Backstage Party Tonight

Posted in: Events by Chris Schultz on April 30, 2009 | No Comments

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.


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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 late
  • Free beer backstage in green room
  • DJ OtherTempo spinning
  • $20 tix for show + free VIP if you’re a Launch Pad guest

There are two ways to get in:

**IMPORTANT** There is no entry to the VIP backstage area unless you are on the list. So get on it.

We will have backstage access to the Backbeat Presents Bonearama and Midnite Disturbers show. Big Sam, Trombone Shorty, Stanton Moore, Ben Ellman. It’s gonna be sweet. They rocked it so hard during Mardi Gras that they took the party to the streets on Frenchman. Expect craziness, band dancing & playing in the crowd, music from Black Sabbath to whatever you can imagine.

Also, back in the VIP, we’ll have DJ OtherTempo, aka Elliott Adams spinning. He was amazing on our SXSW trip, and he’s going to be great for this. We’ll have private space back there w/ free beer for all of us.

Ticket price covers show admission. A portion of the proceeds from Backbeat Presents shows support The Backbeat Foundation. The VIP party is on us. :)

Get your tickets now – http://launchpad.eventbrite.com/

Come to VIP Launch Party during Jazz Fest

Posted in: Events by Chris Schultz on April 25, 2009 | No Comments

backbeatOne 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.

We will have backstage access to the Backbeat Presents Midnite Disturbers show. Big Sam, Trombone Shorty, Stanton Moore, Ben Ellman. It’s gonna be sweet. They rocked it so hard during Mardi Gras that they took the party to the streets on Frenchman. Expect craziness, band dancing & playing in the crowd, music from Black Sabbath to whatever you can imagine.

Also, back in the VIP, we’ll have DJ OtherTempo, aka Elliott Adams spinning. He was amazing on our SXSW trip, and he’s going to be great for this. We’ll have private space back there w/ free beer for all of us.

In order to get to this, please get your tickets now so we can make sure you’re on the VIP list. Happy Jazz Fest y’all, see ya next Thursday. Oh, and Launch Pad opens June 1st. Join the party on Facebook.