At StartOut, our team is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and that’s why we’re proud to announce a new member on the StartOut staff and three team member promotions! ✨ Our new team member, Herman F., has joined us as the Program Associate for Access to Capital and will focus on connecting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with the capital they need to thrive. Tarik Perkins, Allison Wright and Christa K. have been a crucial part of the StartOut team for a while and, with their respective promotions, will continue to enhance our programmatic, educational and marketing efforts to amplify the LGBTQ+ founder community! Read the full story at https://bit.ly/4bRtCaJ to learn more about each of these phenomenal StartOut team members! #StartOut #LGBTQbusiness #LGBTQFounders #LGBTQAdvocates
StartOut
Civic and Social Organizations
San Francisco, CA 11,289 followers
Connecting the LGBTQ+ business community with diverse and accomplished investors and industry professionals.
About us
StartOut accelerates the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. Join the StartOut community: Visit our website to join 28,000+ like-minded entrepreneurs worldwide. You get first-hand advice from investors, founders and thought leaders. It’s through these connections that we empower you to grow your business. General Info: StartOut is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Its national Board of Directors have made significant contributions to the field of entrepreneurship and are committed to the success of the LGBTQ+ community.
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https://startout.org/
External link for StartOut
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Networking, Mentorship, Education, Inspiration, Access to Capital, LGBTQ, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Nonprofit, Funding, Venture Capital, EIR, Sales, Marketing , and Tech
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San Francisco, CA 94111, US
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New York, NY 10011, US
Employees at StartOut
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Wasim Ahmad
Co-founder & GTM — Art | Blockchain | Crypto | GPT Builder | Inheritance | Philanthropy | VR/AR | Zero Knowledge | SF - New York - London
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Brett Guidry
Startup Advisor at StartOut
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Bill Lesieur
AI Revolution | Open Innovation | CVC | Future of Work | Equitable Futures | Sustainability | Corporate Innovation | Futurist | Strategic Foresight |…
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Craig Bowers
Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer at APLA Health, Social Enterprise Founder, Board Member, Event Marketer, Public Speaker, Serial…
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We all love a summer rooftop vibe and where better to enjoy that vibe than on a Chicago rooftop with LGBTQ+ community? 🌈 Join us next month for a special reception at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Rooftop to meet LGBTQ+ founders shaping the future of business and learn how you can get involved with StartOut! Proceeds from this event help StartOut continue our mission to empower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Spots are filling up, don’t miss out! Get your ticket at https://lnkd.in/gkdP2WSE #LGBTQFounder #StartOut #LGBTQChicago #Chicagoland
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🏳️🌈 The 2024 StartOut Equity Summit was a milestone in advancing queer entrepreneurship and systemic equity! On June 20th, we gathered at LinkedIn Headquarters in San Francisco for our 5th Annual Summit, and it was nothing short of transformative. Our inaugural in-person summit was magical and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was the first time I felt I could fully be my authentic self in a professional setting.❤️ This year’s theme, Queering Entrepreneurship, sparked vital conversations and shed light on the systemic inequities faced by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. From #earlystage innovators to seasoned #growthstage leaders, #investors to #VCs, and our fantastic #sponsors, the event was a melting pot of insights, strategies, and opportunities. Above all we were able to connect with amazing people in our queer community. 🌈🙌 We are committed to driving real change and a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape. This was my first time serving on the programming board, and it was truly an honour to work alongside such dedicated and passionate board members! For those who missed it, discover what we discussed and achieved on the ✨StartOut Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/eT3_J95t #StartOutEquitySummit #QueeringEntrepreneurship #LGBTQEntrepreneurs #InclusiveInnovation #Entrepreneurship #DiversityAndInclusion #LinkedInEvent #StartOut
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We can't wait to hang out with our community next Saturday at our special fundraiser event in the Hamptons! You'll get a chance to meet and support LGBTQ+ founders, don't miss out. 🎟 There's still time to join us- get your ticket at https://lnkd.in/gfVwKH38 Phillip Ozaki, Genesis Garcia, Christopher Anderson, Chris Young, Alexandre Leturgez-Coïaniz, Rick Kleczkowski, David Barbee, Brian Centner, Alexandra Tanner, Adam J. Plotkin, Jim Porcarelli, Richard Gerst, Perrin Quarshie, Stacy Pisone, M. Monica Novo, Jeff Ragovin, Spencer Schrage, Sean Coghlan, Shane Goldstein, The Gill Foundation, Adam Abrahams, Kurt Giehl
Do you want to connect with 🌈 LGBTQ+ founders and allies in a gorgeous Norman Jaffe designed home in the Hamptons? Look no further than our upcoming Making Waves event for a fabulous time building community and supporting StartOut’s mission to empower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs! Join us for cocktails, fun and a curated silent auction-centered around art, tech and architecture Tickets are going fast, secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/ghQfcSYe #StartOutHamptons #LGBTQbusiness #LGBTQFounders #LGBTQAdvocates Phillip Ozaki, Genesis Garcia, Christopher Anderson, Chris Young, Alexandre Leturgez-Coïaniz, Rick Kleczkowski, David Barbee, Brian Centner, Alexandra Tanner, Adam J. Plotkin, Jim Porcarelli, Richard Gerst, Perrin Quarshie, Stacy Pisone, M. Monica Novo, Jeff Ragovin, Spencer Schrage, Sean Coghlan, Shane Goldstein, The Gill Foundation
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✨ It's #AustinPride and we're excited to share this upcoming event! Want to get grounded and meet LGBTQ+ community set to a beautiful morning view of Ladybird Lake and Downtown? Join our Austin Chapter and Bank of AmericaAustin LGBTQ+ Chapter on August 17th for an amazing Rooftop Yoga session led by Katie Hallberg! 🧘All levels and all bodies are welcome to participate. 🔗Register for this free event at https://lnkd.in/gYkQq4Dg #StartOutAustin #ATXBusiness #LGBTQATX #ATXPride
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StartOut is proud to offer virtual and in-person events for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs from all over to learn, network and engage with a diverse startup ecosystem! Check out these highlights from some of our recent StartOut Awards, an annual event where we recognize and honor business leaders for outstanding representation of the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Want to join our community? Visit startout.org/events to see how you can get involved with our chapter cities in: 🤠Austin 🌬️Chicago 🏔️Denver 🌆Los Angeles 🗽New York City 🏄San Diego 🌉San Francisco ☔Seattle 🏛️D.C. (P.S. tickets to our 2024 awards are on sale now, visit our website to join us in NYC on 10/10) #LGBTQFounder #LGBTQEntrepreneur #StartOut #StartOutAwards #ThrowbackThursday #Community
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VP Commercial Banker at JP Morgan Chase Connecting Multinational Corporations with Exceptional Banking Services
Diverse and underserved business owners, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, often struggle with finding funding—and community. Leaders and founders share advice for raising capital and finding support while building a business. https://bit.ly/4c6lPpI #accesstocapital #lgbtqbusiness David Barbee, StartOut
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🌍 Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the International AIDS Conference in Munich 🇩🇪 about a topic close to my heart: leveraging entrepreneurship to further LGBTQ+ and HIV-impacted communities. ✨ It was inspiring to be among 15,000(!) passionate individuals dedicated to ending the epidemic AND creating sustainable futures. By leveraging innovation, collaboration and resilience, we can drive meaningful change and empower those who need it most. 🏳️🌈 At StartOut, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to break down barriers and foster inclusion. 🙏 Thank you to FHI 360 for the invitation and to those who continue to work tirelessly to make a difference. ⭐ Together, we are building a more inclusive and sustainable world. #LGBTQ #entrepreneurship #AIDS2024
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