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Hey! It's Thorgy Thor from RuPaul’s Drag Race and I'm hosting the 13th Annual StartOut Awards??????? Join us on Thursday, October 10th in NYC to catch Thorgy Thor live and in action as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community ?? Purchase tickets >> https://bit.ly/4erYD76 #StartOutAwards #StartOutAwards2024 Adrian J. (AJ) DeLeón, M.Ed., Adam J. Plotkin, Akash Bakshi, Alex Capecelatro, Alexander-Ali Dalipi, Doctoral Student, MSHRD, PHR, Spencer Schrage, Patrick Driscoll, Amol Shah, Amy Siskind, Ben Stokes, Brandon Parkes, Brian Lucksinger, Bryan Janeczko, Carla Hendra, Daniel Dudley, Erica Bacon, Genesis Garcia, ?? Deyvis Rodriguez-Luther, J. Kevin McCarthy, Jesse Beck, Jordan Romanoff, Kahran Singh, Miguel A. Lopez, Joan Salamanca, Patrick Doherty, Ruth D. Caraballo, Ryan Mulcock, Ronald Tompkins, Ph. D., Yosh Miller, Brian Richardson, Gaingels, Chasing Rainbows

Startup founders are under enormous pressure to answer critical questions: Who is our ideal customer? Are we solving the right problem for them? Should we build A or B first? Answering those questions faster—before sinking time and money into development, marketing, design sprints, or expensive market research—is a huge competitive advantage. I'm looking forward to my conversation this Wednesday with author?and UX Research Partner Michael Margolis, where we'll be discussing this topic–which is also the focus of his new book, Learn More Faster. StartOut Founders, be sure to join us Wednesday, October 2nd @ 10:00am PST for this stimulating conversation on finding your ideal customer and unique value proposition! You can register here:?https://lnkd.in/gm_Rp5gJ #startout #LGBTQ #startups #customerdiscovery

?? LGBTQ+ people have contributed and continue to contribute to the United States economy with charisma and boldness! The impact of queer innovation could be amplified even further with inclusive public policies and greater access to capital. That’s why we created the StartOut Index- a tool that analyzes and displays the current state of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship and models where it can grow to be, thanks to the data contributions of our community! ?? If you’re wondering about the demographics of LGBTQ+ and women founders across the country or in your local community, check out our interactive map at startout.org/index. (P.S. you can also look through our 2023 State of LGBTQ Entrepreneurship Report while you’re there!) #StartOut #StartOutIndex #QueerInnovation #LGBTQInnovation #LGBTQEntrepreneur

We co-founded StartOut 15 years ago to promote economic development and grow startups in the LGBTQ community. Today, the organization is a global leader that has helped over 1,270 companies, raising over $1.2 billion in funding and creating thousands of new jobs. The positive impact is real. Come celebrate with us at the upcoming StartOut awards this October 10th in NYC. We'll be honoring several people who made a big impact in the entrepreneurship community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ges-rRPQ

Check out this message from #DragRace legend Thorgy Thor! We are only one week away from the StartOut Awards in #NYC. ?? Click the link below to get your tickets NOW! Oh, and I'll be there too! ??

Are you an LGBTQ+ founder attending San Francisco Tech Week? ????? Join our friends at Prism (Inclusive Industries, Inc) on 10/9 to fuel up on food, conversation and networking before heading out on the 3rd day of #SFTechWeek.?This will be a casual networking event for LGBTQ+ founders attending SF Tech Week.? Register today: https://lu.ma/78uqqg5f

?The StartOut Award for Excellence and Impact honors volunteers who have significantly impacted our community because we wouldn’t be where we are today without the dedication of those who volunteer their time, knowledge and support for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship! Meet Maca Baigorria (she/her), StartOut Growth Lab alumni, and current Graduate of Residence for our upcoming cohorts of LGBTQ+ business founders! Maca is the Founder of Avocademy (YC W22) an affordable and personalized UX/UI Design Program. As an accomplished UX/UI Designer and lifelong teacher, Maca has combined her passions to create a community that helps learners join the next generation of UX designers. We’re thankful for Maca’s contributions to the StartOut #community! ?? #StartOut #AwardforExcellenceandImpact #LGBTQAdvocate

Co-work & Connect with LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs - Tuesday, October 15 Join StartOut NYC and Tavern for an afternoon of co-working, networking, and collaboration. Are you tired of being the lonely entrepreneur? This is your chance to connect with the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs community. ?? RSVP here https://lnkd.in/gNyXj3E5 Get out of the home office and spend a few hours with like-minded individuals. Bring your team for some in-person collaboration. Space is limited, so secure your spot now!

YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED to attend the LGBTQ+ ??entrepreneurial event of the year - the 13th Annual StartOut Awards in NYC on October 10th! ?? I am proud to be on the host committee and represent our company Innovare, which is an alumnus of StartOut's Growth Lab - the premier accelerator for LGBTQ+ led tech companies. This fabulous night will bring together the national LGBTQ+ entrepreneur community to celebrate changemakers who are making an impact on access for all founders. Join us for an unforgettable night of networking and celebration! AND, if you are a BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneur or venture capitalist we will sponsor your ticket to, literally, give you a seat at the table to gain access to a powerful network. DM me for details! ??Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e2--aNGa #StartOutAwards #StartOutAwards2024 #LGBTQ #entrepreneurship #founders #queercelebration

?? Our 13th Annual #StartOutAwards is only TWO weeks away! As the countdown kicks off, we’re excited to share more and more about the icons that we’ll be honoring on October 10th. Tune into this special episode of our podcast, StartOut Innovation Table, with 2024 Trailblazer Awardee, Vivienne Ming! You’ll learn more about Vivienne’s journey and work PLUS get a sneak peak into the upcoming StartOut Awards. ?? Tune in at https://lnkd.in/gjpZdxgw ?? This episode is available on #Spotify or wherever you listen to #podcasts.