StartOut Demo Day
Monday, October 21st | San Francisco
Wednesday, October 23rd | Los Angeles
2024 Demo Day
Get ready to witness the future of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship at StartOut Demo Day, live and in person for the first time since 2019, taking place over two days across two cities. This is THE event where queer founders will pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and compete for cash prizes!
Generously sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, A Division of First Citizens Bank, and T-Mobile, StartOut Demo Day is the premier pitch event for LGBTQ+ founders to showcase their innovative solutions on a large stage.
Demo Day San Francisco will take place on Monday, October 21st from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM PDT at the SVB Experience Center
Demo Day Los Angeles will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM PDT at the SVB Santa Monica Office
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Attend Demo Day
San Francisco | Monday, October 21st
Join us in San Francisco for the first day of pitching. Hosted at the SVB Experience Center, 6 companies will pitch in front of 5 judges comprised of investors and industry leaders. Light refreshments will be provided.
Doors Open at 5:00 PM PDT
SVB Experience Center
532 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Los Angeles | Wednesday, October 23rd
Join us in Los Angeles for the second day of pitching. Hosted at the SVB Santa Monica Offices, 6 companies will pitch in front of 5 judges comprised of investors and industry leaders. Light refreshments will be provided.
Doors Open at 5:00 PM PDT
SVB Santa Monica Office
1437 7th St #300, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Meet Our San Francisco Judges
Anthony Anderson
Partner, Loudoun Venture Partners
Ayanna Kerrison
Principal, Acumen America
Joe Lustig
Sr. Associate, SVB, a Division of First Citizens Bank
Rocki Lam
Senior Director of Development, T-Mobile
Meet Our Los Angeles Judges
David Werblow
Vice President, T-Mobile
Ronnie Harriss II
Director, SVB, a Division of First Citizens Bank
Vincent James Arcuri
Casting Director/Producer, Shark Tank
Waverly Middleton
Investor, Slauson & Co.
San Francisco Companies
Allswell
Allswell is the affordable, AI-enabled virtual behavioral health platform that connects LGBTQ+ people to clinical providers and peer support via group teletherapy, expressive journaling, and online community.
Biome
Biome is a biodiversity automation company at the intersection of climate and the built environment. create hardware and software devices that automate plant care using novel technologies like atmospheric water generation. Biome is turning AI images of lush healthy urban cities into reality.
Hello Wonder
Hello Wonder is the internet, reimagined for kids. We provide an AI companion that supports kids and families growing together.
OVE
OVE is an AI-powered fingerprint payment solution adaptable to any Point of Sale platform. This free, seamless identity service lets you identify, pay, and maximize credit card points and rewards using only your fingers.
Trans Health HQ
Trans Health HQ is an one-stop shop of clinical, legal, and expert resources that equips clinicians with the tools to help the transgender community lead healthy, self-determined lives.
trippl
trippl is revolutionizing the travel industry by giving consumers a convenient, hyper-personalized, way to find travel gems and plan their trips while giving Travel Destinations access to first-party data and AI-powered predictive analytics.
Los Angeles Companies
Cache
Reselling clothes made as easy as buying them. Cache is with you from the moment you walk out of the store to the day you decide to resell online.
Consolimate Inc.
A master key portal that connects directly to all of your monthly subscriptions via secure APIs so that you do not have to navigate 20 different portals; but rather a singular portal to make controlling decisions and view status of all services.
Humma AI
Humma.AI, Inc., a California Benefit Corporation, is a part of the next wave of technology companies where values, governance, and equitable participation are designed from the start.
Mosa Innovations
By leveraging existing infrastructure, Mosa inspires people to cycle by tackling bicycle theft, sharing bikes and tracking carbon impact, thanks to its patented, ultra-affordable smart parking dock technology.
Tromml
Tromml is an AI-powered business intelligence platform revolutionizing the nearly $1T auto parts, powersports, and accessories market. Our machine learning engine delivers real-time insights, optimizing profitability and streamlining operations.
Prizes & Awards
- 1st Place $5,000 & Non-monetary prize
- 2nd Place $3,000 & Non-monetary prize
- 3rd Place $2,000 & Non-monetary prize
- Non-Monetary Prize Brooks Brothers will provide each winning company with one suit. Since 1818, Brooks Brothers has upheld traditions and craftsmanship that have defined over 200 years of American style, dressing 39 presidents, along with industry leaders and cultural innovators.
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