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Meet one of our Trans Power Panel participants- Charlotte Hamilton! Charlotte is a trailblazer, CEO & Co-Founder of TAF Carbon and a member of the StartOut national Board of Directors! Joseph in us next Monday to learn from Charlotte’s vast experiences! Born and raised in Alaska this lifelong entrepreneur has cofounder and led five hard technology startup companies. The companies she has led previously include: ??Novomer making CO2 based polymers ??Adenios improving drug delivery ??Conamix working on EV battery chemistry. Charlotte is also a co-inventor of multiple pieces of intellectual property and has been featured in the WSJ, The Independent, CleanTechnica, USA Today and other publications. She was a member of the inaugural edition of the Gaingels 100, a book honoring leading LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and making sure all entrepreneurs can thrive on a level playing field as a StartOut board member. ??Come e-meet Charlotte Hamilton and our two other incredible panelists at our virtual Trans Power Panel next Monday for Trans Day of Visibility. ???Monday, March 31 12pm PST ??Virtual ?? https://bit.ly/3Y5o2xn #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #TransEntrepreneurs #TransFounders #LGBTQ #StartOut

Season 2, Episode 2 of StartOut Innovation Table is OUT! Catch our new episode featuring Founder & CEO of EqualityMD- Justin Ayars Justin is a former healthcare trial lawyer turned 15-year serial entrepreneur and award-winning healthtech founder. EqualityMD is an LGBTQ+ inclusive telehealth & prescription fulfillment platform connecting patients with culturally competent providers nationwide accounting for each patient's unique needs and intersectional identities. ?? Tune in now at https://lnkd.in/g7iFXBFP. This episode is available wherever you listen to #podcasts.

We’re excited to share another incredible panelist for our Trans Power Panel- Ivan Hsiao, MPH! Ivan is the Founder & CEO of Trans Health HQ and a leading voice at the intersection of transgender health, public health research, healthcare innovation. Join us next Monday to learn from Ivan’s entrepreneurial and advocacy experiences! With a BA from Columbia University and an MPH from Harvard University, their work bridges academia, entrepreneurship and advocacy to drive systemic change in healthcare access and equity. Ivan has highlighted their work in venues such as: ?The School of Public Health ?The Harvard i-lab ?Harvard Convocation 2024 ?National Institutes of Health ?28th World Professional Association for Transgender Health Symposium. Today, Ivan is building Trans Health HQ, an one-stop shop for the trans and gender expansive community members and clinicians to access curated information on gender-affirming care and trans health & wellness. Trans Health HQ is the winner of the 2024 StartOut Demo Day San Francisco pitch competition. At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Hsiao teaches an advanced seminar on transgender health, and conducts research exploring the mental health of transgender youth and the role of sex and gender in clinical algorithms. ??Virtually meet Ivan and our two other incredible panelists at our Trans Power Panel next Monday for Trans Day of Visibility. ???Monday, March 31 12pm PST ??Virtual ?? https://bit.ly/3Y5o2xn #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #TransEntrepreneurs #TransFounders #LGBTQ #StartOut

Today is a milestone day as I officially launch PeerHobby! ?? This fintech platform has been a dream project to empower hobbyists by connecting them with investors who share their passion. I want to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported and guided me, especially the amazing resources and mentorship from the StartOut accelerator. They've provided opportunities I never imagined possible. Excited to announce our very first beta tester just launched their campaign to raise money to upgrade their MacBook for graphic design! ?? Join me in celebrating this big step. If you're interested in turning your passion into a profitable, self-sustaining business, visit PeerHobby today and become a beta user with exclusive lifetime benefits. ?? PeerHobby.com Let's make a difference, one hobbyist at a time! #PeerHobby #Launch #Gratitude #Fintech #Entrepreneurship

Meet one of our Trans Power Panel participants- Charlotte Hamilton! Charlotte is a trailblazer, CEO & Co-Founder of TAF Carbon and a member of the StartOut national Board of Directors! Join us next Monday to learn from Charlotte’s vast experiences! Born and raised in Alaska this lifelong entrepreneur has cofounder and led five hard technology startup companies. The companies she has led previously include: ??Novomer making CO2 based polymers ??Adenios improving drug delivery ??Conamix working on EV battery chemistry. Charlotte is also a co-inventor of multiple pieces of intellectual property and has been featured in the WSJ, The Independent, CleanTechnica, USA Today and other publications. She was a member of the inaugural edition of the Gaingels 100, a book honoring leading LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and making sure all entrepreneurs can thrive on a level playing field as a StartOut board member. ??Come e-meet Charlotte Hamilton and our two other incredible panelists at our virtual Trans Power Panel next Monday for Trans Day of Visibility. ???Monday, March 31 12pm PST ??Virtual ?? ?https://bit.ly/3Y5o2xn #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #TransEntrepreneurs #TransFounders #LGBTQ #StartOut

?? PRIDE MONTH 2025- we’re bringing a new StartOut event to the LGBTQ+ business community: StartOut Con! In June, we’re bringing together entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, ecosystem builders and advocates! Why? So we can address the state of the LGBTQ+ startup ecosystem and work to eliminate barriers in entrepreneurship. We want to amplify the impact of our global community moving forward together! ??? Secure your SUPER early bird pricing at https://bit.ly/3QMHmeL ??June 4-5 ??San Francisco, CA Join us for dialogue AND action behind our vibrant LGBTQ+ ecosystem! #PrideMonth #LGBTQFounder #Entrepreneur #StartOut

Join us next Monday to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility (3/31) with a powerhouse panel of trans entrepreneurs and community advocates featuring some of the most dynamic trans founders, CEOs, and industry leaders who are proving that business is better when everyone has a seat at the table. ????? Trans entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses—they’re redefining industries, sparking innovation, and forging pathways for a more inclusive world. With incredible panelists:? ?? Charlotte Hamilton (she/her): CEO & Co-Founder of TAF Carbon ?? Ivan Hsiao, MPH (they/she/he): Founder & CEO of Trans Health HQ ?? Joseph Schneier (he/him): CEO of Circle In the face of adversity, these leaders have risen, not just to survive but to thrive. Stay tuned this week as we highlight our lovely panelists! ???Monday, March 31 (Trans Day of Visibility) ??Virtual ?? https://lnkd.in/dGyThsD2 #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #TransEntrepreneurs #TransFounders #LGBTQ #StartOut?

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