We’re here because we believe everyone deserves an equal chance at success.
Team
We will not rest until every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has the support and the resources they need to fairly compete in today’s business world.
Bethany B (they/she)
Marketing
Board of Directors
StartOut is the champion for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, promoting the successes of our community, and researches the economic impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
JT Batson (he/him)
Chris Fraley (he/him)
Carla Hendra (she/her)
Hernan Lopez (he/him)
Emily Miller (she/her)
Joseph Schneier (he/him)
Lorenzo Thione (he/him)
Joseph Varner (he/him)
Rick Kleczkowski (he/him)
Former Board Chairs
An enormous thank you to all of our members, mentors, programming board members and volunteers who support each other every single day. Without you we couldn’t do our work.
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Almost every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has encountered unequal access to key resources needed to advance their business.