StartOut Awards | Celebrating LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
StartOut invites you to the LGBTQ+ entrepreneur event of the year, taking place October 10th in NYC, honoring founders and business leaders for their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.| StartOut
StartOut invites you to the LGBTQ+ entrepreneur event of the year, taking place October 10th in NYC, honoring founders and business leaders for their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.| StartOut
StartOut, the national nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, announced today the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors— Alexander-Ali Dalipi, Sidd Gavirneni, and Traci Keen—as well as the appointment of Cori Coccia as the organization’s new Director of Operations.| StartOut
StartOut is excited to announce the latest cohort of innovative startups selected for its Growth Lab Accelerator.| StartOut
May 21, 2025 – StartOut, in collaboration with the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the release of a pivotal new report Diminished Diversity in Entrepreneurial Pipelines. This report highlights barriers faced by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, with a special focus on underrepresented racial and gender groups within the LGBTQ+ […] The post StartOut and Eidos Report Sharp Declines in Diversity within Entrepreneurial Pipelines appeared first on Sta...| StartOut
April 2, 2025 – StartOut, the national nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, announces its new slate of officers on the Board of Directors, signaling a continuance of strong governance and continued growth for the organization. New board assignments include: Chair: Genesis Garcia, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Vice-Chair: Hernan Lopez, Founder, Owl & Co. Treasurer: […] The post StartOut Announces New Board Leadership and Assignments appeared first on StartOut.| StartOut
March 25, 2025 – StartOut, the leading nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, is excited to introduce StartOut Con, a new signature event launching this June 4th and 5th during Pride Month. Designed to connect LGBTQ+ founders with investors and industry leaders, StartOut Con will provide the resources, connections, and insights needed to build and scale impactful […] The post StartOut Announces StartOut Con: A New Signature Event Designed for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs appeared first on Sta...| StartOut
The Growth Lab Accelerator has helped over 100 companies, with more than 4,300 jobs supported since its launch in 2017 March 4, 2025 — StartOut, the largest nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, today announced the latest cohort of startups accepted into the Growth Lab Accelerator, a five-month program that facilitates critical opportunities for growth and […] The post StartOut Announces New Growth Lab Accelerator Cohort To Support LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs appeared first on ...| StartOut
January 22, 2025 – StartOut, the national nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, announced the election of four new Board members: Riana Lynn, Serena Poon, Jason Scott and Lorenzo Thione. Elected unanimously, this historic cohort represents the largest and most diverse group of new board members. “StartOut will be stronger thanks to Riana, Serena, Jason, and Lorenzo,” […] The post StartOut Elects Four New Board Members appeared first on StartOut.| StartOut
The Growth Lab has helped 93 companies grow since launching in 2017, helping support a total of more than 4,200 jobs. September 9, 2024 — The Growth Lab Accelerator, a joint project between StartOut and J.P. Morgan, today announced the newest selection of startups added to the program. The five-month program provides founders with critical […] The post StartOut and J.P. Morgan Announce New Cohort of LGBTQ+ Owned Startups For Growth Lab Accelerator appeared first on StartOut.| StartOut
August 14, 2024 — StartOut is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean E. Mickens to its Board of Directors. Sean is the Associate Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast, where he leads the government affairs and public policy team’s external engagement with civil rights, LGBTQIA+, and consumer interest organizations on digital equity, broadband […] The post StartOut Welcomes Sean E. Mickens to Board of Directors appeared first on StartOut.| StartOut
July 17, 2024 – StartOut, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, is excited to announce the addition of Herman Flowers as the new Program Associate for Access to Capital. Additionally, three team members have been promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions: Tarik Perkins to Chief Program Officer, Allison Wright to Director […] The post StartOut Welcomes Herman Flowers as Program Associate for Access to Capital, Announces Three Team...| StartOut
