🚨 HUGE NEWS! Applications for the StartOut #GrowthLab's 19th Cohort open NEXT WEEK! 💫

‼️ Applications will be open November 9th-December 19th, stay tuned for more details! Learn more about the program at bit.ly/4egwJNI

#StartOut #SGL #LGBTQ #founders

🎉 We are excited to announce the 2026 finalist for our Los Angeles #DemoDays pitch competition!

Join us on 11/10 at @TheAbbeyWeHo to cheer on these innovators!

🏳️‍🌈 #DemoDays Los Angeles is generously sponsored by Littler.

🎉 We are SO thrilled to announce our 2026 finalist for our San Francisco #DemoDays pitch competition!

Join us on 11/12 at @SFLGBTCenter to cheer on these innovators!

🏳️‍🌈 #DemoDays San Francisco is generously sponsored by First Citizens Innovation Banking!

🍎 NYC entrepreneurs, don’t miss out on this chance to connect with growth-oriented investors who are ready to support your scale?

🔗 startout.typeform.com/to/fuR3G5Ut

#Investor #NYCInvestor #NYCFounder #pitching #companyinvestor #investment #NYCfunding

Boston!! Next week, we’re collaborating with Artisans Asylum and TQNC for a Queer Entrepreneur Mixer! RSVP today at linktr.ee/startout

🌈 Come mingle with local queer artists at this free networking mixer featuring complimentary bites and affordable beverages.

Find a virtual or in-person #StartOut event for YOU this month, we have something for everyone.

🗓️ Visit linktr.ee/startout to learn more and register for our upcoming events. 🌈 Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect!

#FallEvents #LGBTQFounder #LGBTQEntrepreneur

THE Bay Area #pitch event of the year is here and we’re excited to share the 2026 judges for our San Francisco #DemoDays competition on 11/12!

Don’t miss this talented panel as they listen to pitches from startup leaders in our community!
✨bit.ly/4jp8oIB

💸 Are you looking to connect with community and growth-oriented #investors ready to support your #scale?

Apply for our NYC chapter’s Investor & Founder Matching session happening in December as a part of their Access to Capital Series!

🔗 startout.typeform.com/to/fuR3G5Ut

We loved partnering with @StartOut + @siliconlegal Strategy for this year’s InvestHER Roundtables. Bringing people together to build connections, share ideas, and create more opportunities is what we do!

Here’s to more collaborations and making an even bigger impact together!

More access. More opportunity. More women at the table. ✨

Thank you to everyone who made our LA @Techweek_ InvestHER Roundtables possible! 💖

Ready to join the movement? Hire on INPINK.com!

🎥: @AliciaAgramonte

San Francisco founder & storytellers, this one’s for you! StartOut Storytellers Night returns for its second annual evening of personal stories from LGBTQ+ founders, leaders, changemakers, and allies.

🎟️ RSVP today at startout.org/startout-events

@siliconlegal @SunstoneMgmt @StartOut @samoyloffpr @RoseBowlus @TrailynVc

Want to learn the groundwork every fundable business needs, from banking hygiene to a clean cap table, before you raise equity or non-dilutive funding?

Join our NYC chapter on October 20th in the 1st session of their Access to Capital Series! startout.org/startout-event…

🌈✨ Happy #NationalComingOutDay! 🌈✨ Since the 80's, we've celebrated the courage and authenticity of every individual on their unique journey toward self-discovery and acceptance, no matter what stage they fit into.

#ComingOutDay #StartOutStrong #LoveIsLove

💰 FOUNDERS: Apply to pitch in #Demo Day competition by October 26th!
🔎 OBSERVERS: Register to attend and watch your community pitch their passion to a panel of expert judges!

🌈 11/10 at The Abbey in Weho
startout.org/demo-day-la

Sponsored by @Littler!

👻 Don’t be scared of a little networking! Find a virtual or in-person StartOut event for YOU this month, we have something for everyone. Plus we’ve got exciting StartOut Awards celebrations planned for the 15th Anniversary!

🗓️ Find your event at linktr.ee/startout

Always regarded as of the best events @Techweek_ let’s go! @StartOut @GaingelsVC @madhippiebeauty

NEXT THURSDAY at @LiveNation HQ Beverly Hills!

So excited to be teaming up with @siliconlegal + @StartOut for our InvestHER Roundtables for LA @Techweek_ ✨

FREE RSVP: partiful.com/e/0prOurYexZoN…

🌈✨ Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Since 1994, our community has celebrated our history of beauty and barrier-breaking during October. #StartOut is proud to be powered by our history and in community with folks making history every day!

Happy International Lesbian Day to the trailblazing lesbians that have paved the way for community, love, and acceptance! Thank a lesbian today! 🩷🧡💜