Launch Fest features three days of half-day conference sessions between the two weekends of Jazz Fest. Topics include social entrepreneurship, straight-talk with local entrepreneurs, and a pitch session to get companies funded. Of course, in the spirit of Jazz Fest we’ll have four nights of mixers, music, and fun topics. Free and open to the public, the sessions will be held at the IP building at 643 Magazine Street. At Launch Fest, we’re putting a new twist on the annual right of spring in New Orleans. See you there.