A startup community aligning talent, mentors, and capital.

Launch PadAn Engaged and Activated Community

A Global Network of World Class Advisors, Investors and Mentors

The Hub for Entrepreneurs

Impact

185 companies have worked at Launch Pad since 2009,

$108,000,000 in investment capital.(GitHub raised $100mil.)raising

and they now employ145 people,

12 have graduated from Launch Pad,Of those companies

28,000and have leased square feet in New Orleans and beyond.

and at Launch Fest and pitch events 27 companies have presented to 475 investors,

ImpactShining a spotlight on entrepreneurs,

who are creating lasting impact.

Launch Pad, a company that offers low-rent office space for high-tech startups, complete with a phone, fax and yoga classes. It's warehoused in a space called the Intellectual Property Building, one of several startup hubs born after the storm. This growing business network, combined with pumped-up

state tax breaks, has drawn young entrepreneurs from all over the country — and the world. - All Things Considered - NPR

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• Moved from LA in 2009, launched 2010• Raised $3,250,000 funding• Hired staff of 38, average salary of $62,000• Leveraging digital media tax credit

In less than 2 years, we went from concept to a 12-person company, raised our seed round & got customer traction.  Launch Pad provided a capital-

efficient, low risk way to grow the company quickly by providing all our infrastructure needs,

letting us focus on the core business.- Patrick Comer, CEO, Federated Sample

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Building the Network

LP.coIn 2013, we are launching the Launch Pad Network.

A global network of workspaces for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. Expanding to new locations and building relationships around the world to share our expertise in building thriving and supportive entrepreneurial communities.

•Co-Working Playbook•Workspace & Community

Management Software •Worldwide Database of Talent

and Creative Professionals•Hosted Events and Event

Blueprints

Ecosystem of Activities

MeetupsRuby BayouGNOCodeHack NightGoogle AnalyticsNOLA PHPNOLA UXAgile NOLAFounders ForumTech Tools

AffiliationsVenture for AmericaStartup America

EventsAngel SalonsBarCampHackDatReliefCamp

Entrepreneurial Hub

Launch Pad is the center of gravity to the growing high-growth and social entrepreneurship ecosystem in New Orleans. From community events that take place at Launch Pad to conferences that draw attendees from all over the country, Launch Pad is the community for enterprising companies.

CLASSES

Conferences

Programs

Volunteer

Aligning the NOLA Ecosystem

West Coast Demo Day

Capital Pitch

Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulOct

Entrepreneurial Season Post-Season

East Coast Demo DayLaunch Fest

Capital Pitch

SXSW Trip

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

ActivationEvents Year Round

With an annual calendar packed with great events from weekly meetups to world-class conferences, Launch Pad partners are integrated into everything we do... and we do a lot! Be present and get your brand in front of influencers at all of these events.

Partner Integration

We value deep integration with our partners that leverages the platform Launch Pad offers to get you directly in front of the audience you want. From hosted lunch n’ learns to speaking slots at our conferences, we’ll get you integrated in an effective way.

Community Engagement

Launch Pad is the hub of the tech and startup community in New Orleans and our partners will be with us every step of the way as as we grow the Launch Pad network worldwide. Partnering with us means deep community engagement for your brand.

Reach

5600 people have attended Launch Pad conferences.

100 people work at Launch Pad and

In a typicalweek 225 attend meetups

at Launch Pad.

Launch Pad attracts a diverse group of talented

people who are at the forefront of tech and social media.

Launch Pad is the platform for your brand to reach great people and great companies.