StartOut

Increasing opportunity and success for LGBTQ+ #entrepreneurs through knowledge, community, & access to capital. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[StartOut @StartOut]

🎉It’s time!! Applications to join Cohort 18 of our Growth Lab Accelerator are officially open through June 26h!

🔗 Learn about the program and how to apply at https://t.co/oPo0gESEWC

#StartOut #GrowthLab #SGL #LGBTQ #founders #entrepreneurs #startups

[StartOut @StartOut]

Black queer activists have historically been at the forefront of both civil rights and LGBTQ+ liberation. Today, we honor those who paved the way for our rights and freedoms. Tomorrow, we continue to lead the way for generations to come. #juneteenth

[StartOut @StartOut]

We’re excited for our virtual Town Hall in one week! Connect with StartOut national leadership, including StartOut CEO, Brian Richardson.

💥Don’t miss out register for free at https://t.co/9vgRetM70J

#StarOut #VirtualTownHall #LGBTQ #Entrepreneurs #Investors

[StartOut @StartOut]

StartOut #DemoDay is coming to Chicago!! In July, founders will pitch their startups and compete for cash prizes in the LARGEST #pitchevent for LGBTQ+ founders (and it’s during #TechChicagoWeek!)

Apply by 7/3 at https://t.co/0Rheo5Prey

[StartOut @StartOut]

You know what your business needs. We know how to help you scale it. Our Growth Lab accelerator founders scale their ventures with world-class mentorship, strategic guidance, and a community that has your back.

Apply by June 26th at https://t.co/Z4WiCw7L7u

[StartOut @StartOut]

FOUNDERS & INFLUENCERS 🚨Don’t miss out on this EXCLUSIVE conversation between Passes founder, Lucy Guo and Jason Scott, founder of Five Two Five and #StartOut Board Member!

Connect with us in LA on June 22nd for this special #PrideMonth event 🌈

⏩ https://t.co/9vgRetLzbb

[StartOut @StartOut]

🎉It’s time!! Applications to join Cohort 18 of our Growth Lab Accelerator are officially open through June 26h!

🔗 Learn about the program and how to apply at https://t.co/oPo0gESEWC

#StartOut #GrowthLab #SGL #LGBTQ #founders #entrepreneurs #startups

[StartOut @StartOut]

Our community is building while facing unprecedented challenges, and together, we are stronger. Join us for a virtual #Pride Town Hall led by #StartOut CEO, Brian Richardson, on June 29th!

RSVP for free today at https://t.co/d3g3Tqd1Xu

#StartOutTownHall #Entrepreneurs #LGBTQ

[StartOut @StartOut]

We’re teaming up with The Coleman Foundation, World Business Chicago, TechRise, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Innovare for our first-ever Chicago #StartOutDemoDay!

🌟Apply to pitch during #TechChicagoWeek by July 3rd https://t.co/vsm0tgesbl

#LGBTQ #ChicagoTech #ChicagoLGBT

[Michelle Fang 🌁 @michelleefang]

If you're new or looking to get more connected to SF tech: bookmark these 46+ irl events 🗓️

A list of what's happening this week (June 8 - June 15) ⬇️

[Michelle Fang 🌁 @michelleefang]

Thursday 6/11

‣ StartOut Con https://t.co/EralsTnqfi

@startout

‣ Wiki x AI: a salon https://t.co/V0uwqiH8jy

@tilmanbayer

‣ ClickHouse + Hex AI hackathon https://t.co/vFwPXvLEqi

@clickhousedb

‣ Build with Cursor: San Francisco https://t.co/wGFO8PT9P8

@sunrao @ericzakariasson

‣ First Builders Dinner Series: A Gathering for Technical Founders https://t.co/wDpXU9LDEr

@thecouncilcap, @lavanesamaniego, @rachtsui, @AmberIllig

‣ Momentum Demo Day by Devlabs https://t.co/1Ighf5ZD2U

@BhoomiSinghani @Devlabs_club @geeky_dan

‣ World Cup Watch Party (YC Founders) https://t.co/zqY0nhNsQF

@clerk @AkritiKeswani

‣ Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Benchmarks https://t.co/3hhbNqwNtr

@ArtificialAnlys @WandaWang007 @AICollectiveCo

‣ Beyond Tokens: An AI Developer Meetup https://t.co/OtE4pNoBMW

@theaievangelist

[StartOut @StartOut]

Have you RSVP'd for our joint #PrideMonth celebration with @siliconvlybank & Five Two Five hosted by Zeta Jones!?!? Learn the impact of investing in our StartOut Growth Lab alumni as they graduate and scale their companies!

⏩ RSVP https://t.co/8M0NLaAHMv

[StartOut @StartOut]

We're joining J.P. Morgan for a high-energy gathering of business leaders and allies where you will have the chance to meet inspiring impact-driven individuals and network over tasty hors d’ouvres and special drinks to celebrate Pride 2026.

>> https://t.co/FKEvOQisYm

[The Giving Block @TheGivingBlock]

Support organizations like:

@OutrightIntl
@GLADLaw
@PDXPrideNW
@trans_empowered
@TransLifeline
@AliForneyCenter
@TrueColorsUnite
The Source LGBT+ Center
@ILGAEurope
@STOMPOutBullyng
@LGBTQ_Freedom
Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc. (BLINC)
@StartOut
@ejaf
@GLSEN

These organizations are helping create a world where LGBTQ+ people can live with dignity, safety, and opportunity.

#PrideMonth #CryptoPhilanthropy

[StartOut @StartOut]

It’s #PRIDEMONTH🌈 and we have lots of opportunities for the #StartOut community to connect! Our incredible local leadership councils host and participat e in events that bring together local entrepreneur ecosystems.

Check out these events and more at https://t.co/9vgRetLzbb

[StartOut @StartOut]

This #PrideMonth, we’re hosting an intimate fireside chat with Passes founder, @lucy_guo! She'll share about her career, perspectives and navigating the tech landscape as an openly queer builder!

🌈 June 22nd @6pm
🌈 PASSES HQ in Los Angeles
🌈 https://t.co/9vgRetLzbb

[StartOut @StartOut]

🌈 Want to make a local impact on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs? Apply to join one of our Leadership Councils. Our incredible volunteers build community with LGBTQ+ founders locally and virtually across the country!

>> https://t.co/dtvKPMfkVZ

#StartOut #Volunteer #LGBTQ

[StartOut @StartOut]

🤝 Founders need resources, community and cheerleaders to scale- and they can get all that and more in the #StartOut Founders Portal!

⏩ Learn more and get connected at https://t.co/9TKWWERD5a

[StartOut @StartOut]

💖💛💙Happy #Pansexual and #Panromantic Visibility Day! We proudly celebrate the spectrum of trailblazer Pansexual and Panromatic folks in our community- who deserve to be seen, heard, and loved. Have a PANtastic day!!

#pansexualpride #lgbtq

[Brad Dressler 🏳️‍🌈💻 @techmarketingsf]

If you’re an #LGBTQ #founder of a growth stage #startup, I highly recommend the @StartOut Growth Lab!