@StartOut

Increasing opportunity and success for LGBTQ+ #entrepreneurs through knowledge, community, & access to capital. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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San Francisco founder & storytellers, this one’s for you! StartOut Storytellers Night returns for its second annual evening of personal stories from LGBTQ+ founders, leaders, changemakers, and allies. 🎟️ RSVP today at startout.org/startout-events
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@siliconlegal @SunstoneMgmt @StartOut @samoyloffpr @RoseBowlus @TrailynVc
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Want to learn the groundwork every fundable business needs, from banking hygiene to a clean cap table, before you raise equity or non-dilutive funding? Join our NYC chapter on October 20th in the 1st session of their Access to Capital Series! startout.org/startout-events…
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🌈✨ Happy #NationalComingOutDay! 🌈✨ Since the 80's, we've celebrated the courage and authenticity of every individual on their unique journey toward self-discovery and acceptance, no matter what stage they fit into. #ComingOutDay #StartOutStrong #LoveIsLove
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💰 FOUNDERS: Apply to pitch in #Demo Day competition by October 26th! 🔎 OBSERVERS: Register to attend and watch your community pitch their passion to a panel of expert judges! 🌈 11/10 at The Abbey in Weho startout.org/demo-day-la Sponsored by @Littler!
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👻 Don’t be scared of a little networking! Find a virtual or in-person StartOut event for YOU this month, we have something for everyone. Plus we’ve got exciting StartOut Awards celebrations planned for the 15th Anniversary! 🗓️ Find your event at linktr.ee/startout
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Always regarded as of the best events @Techweek_ let’s go! @StartOut @GaingelsVC @madhippiebeauty
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🚨 TWO WEEKS 🚨The InvestHER Roundtables lineup is HERE! Don't miss our open bar mixer, DJ, + a special guest 👀 📅: Oct. 15 📍: @LiveNation HQ, Beverly Hills ⏰: 3 PM FREE RSVP: partiful.com/e/0prOurYexZoNr… (1/3)
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NEXT THURSDAY at @LiveNation HQ Beverly Hills! So excited to be teaming up with @siliconlegal + @StartOut for our InvestHER Roundtables for LA @Techweek_ ✨ FREE RSVP: partiful.com/e/0prOurYexZoNr…
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🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Since 1994, our community has celebrated our history of beauty and barrier-breaking during October. #StartOut is proud to be powered by our history and in community with folks making history every day!
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Happy International Lesbian Day to the trailblazing lesbians that have paved the way for community, love, and acceptance! Thank a lesbian today! 🩷🧡💜
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🦈 Want to live out your #SharkTank fantasies and win $5,000 for your innovative #startup? Apply to pitch in our 2026 #DemoDays by October 26th! Learn more and apply at startout.org/events/startout…
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🎤Join us for a #SFTechWeek pitch competition like no other! SF's iconic drag queen Elsa Touche will roast every founder live as they pitch, and Q&A follows. Bring your best pitch, a thick skin, and a sense of humor. Register to pitch or attend at partiful.com/e/g79jsuzJM1JIX…

👑 Pitches & Punchlines: A Drag Queen Roasts Your Pitch - #SFTechWeek | Partiful

Your pitch is about to get read to filth. 💅 The library is open. Your deck is getting read. 6 founders. 3 minutes each. 1 iconic drag queen + 3 judges. Zero mercy. SF icon Elsa Touche roasts every...

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Happy #BisexualAwarenessDay! 💜 Let's use this opportunity to celebrate #bi, #pan, and #fluid founders and recognize the importance of understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for the bisexual+ community. 🌈 #BiWeek #BiWeek2026 #LGBTQ
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🌈 NYC FOUNDERS!! Want to strengthen your founder story to connect authentically with investors, partners, and your network? Don’t miss out on this workshop hosted led by career, business, and life coach Jim Arnoff! ▶️ linktr.ee/startout
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Love seeing a space for women investors and founders to have real conversations.
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🚨 ATTN #LGBTQ founders, entrepreneurs in #SanFrancisco! Build connections @StartOut Founder Reception this Thurs. Learn more about how we can all support each other. Hope to see you there! ➡️ givebutter.com/startouts-sf-… #founders #startups #community #entrepreneurs #networking

StartOut's San Francisco Founders Reception

By StartOut

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Los Angeles Founders!! Our friends at @grittynpinklife are hosting InvestHER Roundtables during #LATechWeek next month with women investors, VC leaders, founders and the tech community! Will you be there? 🎟️ Secure your spot today at partiful.com/e/0prOurYexZoNr…?
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❤️🤔 Art makes us feel. Art makes us think. Join us for @StartOut SF’s ArtOut this Sat, Sept 19, @SFLGBTCenter. Explore the vision of “Queer Tomorrows” and support local LGBTQ+ artists. ✅ Get tickets at eventbrite.com/e/artout-2026… #exhibition #art #lgbtq #entrepreneurs #community

ArtOut 2026 - Queer Tomorrows

Queer Tomorrows are being built right now; pick up a hammer and be more than a witness.

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🌈 StartOut's #founder portal gives you access to resources and programs that help you grow your business, knowledge and network. You’ll connect with like-minded community from across the ecosystem when you join as a founder member! Sign up at startout.org/founders-progra…
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LA Community!! Join New Majority Ventures this month for their Summit event that’s bringing founders, executives, and ecosystem leaders together for a special Founder to CEO experience. 🎟️ Register today at luma.com/1oo34amc
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