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StartOut Awards

13th Annual StartOut Awards

Join us in New York City for the entrepreneurial event of the year!

The StartOut Awards is the premier celebration of the nation’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community. Our signature event recognizes outstanding LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across industries.

By recognizing and honoring business leaders for outstanding representation of the LGBTQ+ community, the StartOut Awards bring further visibility and prominence to the dynamic, innovative, and exceptionally diverse field of LGBTQ+ community members fueling the American entrepreneurial spirit.

If you have questions, please email info@outshineevents.com.

Interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities? Please reach out to us at info@startout.org.

Equity Summit

Join us for panel discussions, hear from keynote speakers, enjoy entertainment, and network with other participants. 2025 date is TBD.

Missed previous Equity Summit events?

Watch them all on our YouTube channel.

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

Founders can apply to pitch in either San Francisco or LA. To apply, please fill out – or update – your founder application on the StartOut community portal. The deadline to apply is September 20th.