Back Where It All Began

I'm coming home to New Orleans to announce my most personal project yet.

Nearly twenty years ago, New Orleans was knocked to its knees.

Those of us who lived through it know what it felt like — the chaos, the heartbreak, the long road of building back. But out of all that loss came community, resilience, and the spark of something new. For me, that was Launch Pad. Creating a space for people to come together, build businesses, and rebuild lives has been the privilege of a lifetime.

And now, I’m coming full circle.

Next week, I’ll be making an announcement about my most personal project yet. It’s a project born out of this journey — not just mine, but ours. The shared experience of rebuilding, creating, and choosing to stay rooted in this city we love.

(For those of you who followed along Substack you probably know what I'm about to announce.)

✨ Join me back where it all began — at Barrel Proof, Thursday, September 11 at 4 PM.

It’s going to feel like the good old days: community, connection, and a toast to what’s next. Drinks are on me — and I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces.

With gratitude,
Chris

PS: Shout out in the comments if you were back at the early days of Net2NO at Bridge Lounge. So much love for that community!