Building community through entrepreneurship & the arts
The Launch Pad Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 public charity with a mission to build community by supporting grassroots projects driven by pioneers in entrepreneurship, the arts, music, and food since 2009.
Our philosophy
We support grass roots organizations and small and growing businesses that strengthen communities and the leaders that catalyze change.
First Believers
At the beginning of anything, there are plenty of people who will tell you “no.” We take pride in being the first believer of the people and projects we support.
No Strings Attached
Grant programs often are so overbearing, the money isn’t worth the headache. Not us, once we commit to you, we have faith you will do your best.
Grass Roots
We believe in bottom-up community building. We support the smallest projects at the earliest stage that bubble up in a community. Make your way up the ladder, and then reach back and lend a hand.
Community First
Community is the fabric that keeps us connected. Building community happens when we create emotional connections with one another through the arts, music, food, & entrepreneurship.
Analog
We believe in nourishing the mind, body & soul through nature and analog experiences as part of a work-life integration to create a thriving life and community.
Agency, Meaning & Joy
The three foundational pillars of a life well lived are agency, the freedom to work on what is best suited to you and where you find your gifts, helping people to create meaning, and optimizing for happiness by finding what brings you joy.
Programs that build mind, body & soul
Since 2009, the Launch Pad Foundation has been supporting community leaders in entrepreneurship, the arts, music, and food.
Cosmico
- Supporting up-and-coming musicians, winemakers & artists.
- Connect with your community.
- Experience the uplifting power of music and nature.
Analog Retreats
- Disconnect to reconnect
- Create a life of agency, meaning & joy.
- Blaze a path of working entrepreneurially and making work fit into your life.
“Launch Pad has been ground zero for the growth of the New Orleans entrepreneurial spirit—housing many of the city’s finest organizations including 4.0 schools, Lucid, and Propeller. Chris and Anne have tirelessly fought to showcase New Orleans as a place for startups on the world stage and I can’t wait to see how the next ten years impact other cities ecosystems.”
— Michael Hecht
CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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