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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.

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If you have questions, please email .

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

Equity Summit

June 20th, 2024

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. Can’t make it to the live event? We’re also offering streaming access to ensure accessibility for all. 

Thursday, June 20th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
LinkedIn 222 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94105
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Missed previous Equity Summit events?

Watch them all on our YouTube channel.

Demo Day

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 Demo Day where we were introduced to eight extraordinary LGBTQ-led companies and their founders. Their innovative ideas and passion for their work and community are truly inspiring. Through their participation at Demo Day, we witnessed the incredible talent and potential that exists within our community. 

Demo Day is produced thanks to the phenomenal group of volunteers who serve on the Programming Board and staff who helped organize this event, our long-time production partner Outshine Events, and our generous sponsor AWS. 

We hope to see you all back next year to watch 8 exciting new LGBTQ+ founders pitch their ideas.