StartOut Equity Summit
Thursday, June 20th | San Francisco
Queering Entrepreneurship
Join us in San Francisco on June 20th for the 5th Annual StartOut Equity Summit! Delve into crucial conversations surrounding intersectionality within the queer community, address the systemic inequities faced by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and celebrate the achievements of StartOut entrepreneurs.
Early-stage entrepreneurs can gain valuable insights into navigating a new business, while growth-stage companies can discover strategies for scaling sustainably and inclusively, and investors and VCs will find opportunities to connect with diverse ventures. Whether you’re seeking insights, networking, or investment opportunities, the StartOut Equity Summit is the place to expand on your entrepreneurial development.
This event is free and open to all who are passionate about driving change and creating a more equitable future in entrepreneurship. We will be offering streaming access to ensure accessibility for all, so be sure to select the Virtual option when registering. All in-person spots are currently taken, but our waitlist is still open. Ā
Thursday, June 20th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
LinkedIn 222 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94105
If you haven’t registered yet but would like to attend in-person or virtually, please email us at kayla.dipilato@startout.org
2024 Keynote Speaker
Tracy Chan (he/him)
CEO, Splash
Chan began his career as a product manager at YouTube, where he designedĀ and launched YouTube Insight, the company’s flagship analytics platform for Creators. At Splash, Chan succeeds Stephen Phillips who resigned from his position as CEO and will assume the role of Chairman
Schedule
- 12:40 PM PT - 1:00 PM PT - Doors Open
- 1:00 PM PT - 1:20 PM PT - Registration & Networking
- 1:30 PM PT - 1:45 PM PT - Welcome
- 1:45 PM PT - 2:05 PM PT - Keynote
- 2:15 PM PT - 2:50 PM PT - Educational Session I
- 3:35 PM PT - 4:10 PM PT - Educational Session II
- 4:20 PM PT - 4:50 PM PT - Educational Session III
- 4:50 PM PT - 5:00 PM PT - Closing
- 5:30 PM PT - 7:30 PM PT - Reception
Educational Sessions
Session I: Pioneering Your Path: Innovative Fundraising Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Whether you are in the nascent stages of your entrepreneurial journey or aiming to refine and optimize your current funding strategy, this session offers a wealth of actionable strategies and expert insights. Learn from industry leaders and gain the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your startup, secure diverse funding sources, and drive sustainable growth.
Session II: Entrepreneur Essentials: Lightning Talks on Financials, Legal, Marketing, and HR
In these Lightning Talks, our panel of experts will offer valuable insights into the fundamental pillars upon which entrepreneurial success should be built. Each expert will share a key actionable taskāsomething they wish they had done when starting outāin areas such as financial literacy, legal considerations, HR strategies, and effective marketing techniques aimed at audience engagement.
Session III: Authentic Entrepreneurship: The Power of Being Uniquely You
This engaging session will spotlight their journeys, sharing intimate accounts of both failures and successes, and revealing how embracing their true selves fueled their entrepreneurial spirit. Hear firsthand how authenticity and individuality became their most powerful assets, and leave inspired by the resilience and creativity of these remarkable leaders.
Meet Our Speakers
Educational Session I
David Barbee (he/him)
JP Morgan
Ben Stokes (he/him)
Chasing Rainbows
Kelly O'Connell (she/her)
360 Venture Collective
Beatrice Stonebanks (she/her)
Bishop Ranch Intelligence Innovation Accelerator
Educational Session II
Lily Xu (she/her)
Amazon Web Services
Sean Livingston (he/him)
UBS
Alyson Decker (she/her)
Alyson Claire Law
Tim O'Regan (he/him)
T-Mobile US
Mike Rognlien (he/him)
Multiple Hats Management
Educational Session III
Allison Wright (she/her)
StartOut
Charlotte Hamilton (she/her)
N5 Solar
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