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The 23 Most Powerful LGBTQ+ People In Tech

Tim Cook is arguably the most prominent LGBTQ+ person in tech, but he isn’t the only one. There are LGBTQ+ identifying…

EMPOWERING LGBTQ ENTREPRENEURS

StartOut's mission is to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ founders and amplify their stories to drive the economic empowerment of the community.

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Visibility