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At StartOut, we know LGBTQ+ founders are not the only people who face additional barriers when starting our businesses. This month, our friends at Fearless Fund were unfairly sued under the guise of 'racial discrimination' when in reality they are working to ensure women of color have an equal opportunity for success.  We must continue to work together to ensure everyone has a fair chance. Understanding this, we drafted the below statement signed by our LGBTQ+ partners making clear that we support Fearless Fund and our shared vision for a more equitable entrepreneurship ecosystem.  To learn more, visit Fearless Fund.  A Joint Statement from LGBTQ+ Organizations On the Lawsuit Against Fearless Fund As LGBTQ+ investors, founders, and advocates, we proudly stand with Fearless Fund and share their commitment to equity, inclusivity, and empowerment. We know well the ways in which chronic underinvestment, bias, limited access to networks, and the lack of meaningful representation can limit success.   This misplaced lawsuit underscores the very real challenges and entrenched injustices that so many face every day when pursuing strength, stability, and success. We support Fearless Fund in their essential work toward an entrepreneurship ecosystem – and society – that ensures opportunities for everyone to thrive.    12th Annual StartOut Awards October 12th, 2023 | 6:30PM ET New York City StartOut invites you to the LGBTQ+ entrepreneur event of the year, honoring founders and business leaders for their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.  This year, the event will recognize and honor industry icons for their outstanding representation of the LGBTQ+ community and culminate a year of innovation as we continue our work to build economic equality through entrepreneurship. Join us for an unforgettable night of networking and celebration! The StartOut Awards are generously sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, Comcast NBCUniversal, Ogilvy, and Silicon Valley Bank, A Division of First Citizens Bank. Get Your Ticket or Table Here Community Resources Women's Entrepreneurship Series: Empowering Minds September 6th Join Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Kathi Vidal, as she moderates a panel that embodies innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship and IP expertise. Breaking through barriers, these successful women have fostered ideas into prosperous ventures making a lasting impact. Learn More >> BioVenture Nexus October 5th - 6th | Los Angeles, CA Join industry pioneers, investors, and startup visionaries at this game-changing conference exploring life science, biotech, food tech, bioprocessing, and more. Secure your spot today and unlock endless possibilities. Learn More >>  Upcoming Digital Events   StartOut and PILOT Presents 'Making Equity a Culture Essential' Thursday, August 24th Learn from a panel of marketing, human resource, and member engagement professionals on how they have leveraged equity and inclusion in their organizational cultures that lead to a higher ROI and overall team satisfaction. In partnership with PILOT. RSVP Here >> Revolutionizing Growth: Unleashing the Power of AI in Business Expansion Wednesday, August 30th Join us for a groundbreaking event designed to transform the way you grow your business. This event is dedicated to exploring the immense potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can propel your business to new heights. RSVP Here >> Claiming Your Authentic Voice... Fully Out, Fully Proud Tuesday, September 12th Join Career Coach/Talent Agent Consultant/StartOut Workshop Facilitator Jim Arnoff in an immersive, interactive workshop that  will give you the coaching tools to lead and inspire by being the true you. Learn how to be your authentic self in every situation, how to be a powerful entrepreneur and how to empower others to be the best they can be in every way. RSVP Here >> Demystifying Limited Partner & Angel Investing Wednesday, September 13th Join StartOut as we welcome Chasing Rainbows and Silicon Foundry Group to discuss what one should consider if they'd like to invest directly into startups or diversify their capital through fund investing! Patrick Driscoll and Natasha Hseih will discuss pragmatic strategies to ensure you invest in winners and lower risk as much as possible. We will also cover expectations, timelines, and best practices for sourcing. RSVP Here >>   Check out our in-person events here. Thank You to Our Sponsors

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A strange loop: 15% Off

Hello!

 

We’re part of the team working on A Strange Loop, the ground-breaking and critically acclaimed winner of every Best Musical award on Broadway, now playing at the Barbican Centre for a one-time limited summer season. Full details about the show are below, but it’s an hilarious, powerful and emotional new musical about sexuality, race and a young Black, gay artist trying to find their place in the world. Our trailer here says it better: https://youtu.be/91BHZvZcZZ8

 

We have set up an exclusive offer for LGBTQIA+ organisations that allows 15% off selected tickets during Monday – Thursday matinee performances, until the end of the run on the 9^th Sept.

 

We’d love for you to spread this offer out amongst your team / organisation, so that as many people can come and enjoy the show whilst it’s here for its limited summer season!   

 

TO REDEEM

• Visit the Barbican website:
• Select your tickets (valid across all price bands)
• Enter code 15OFF at checkout to receive 15% off!

 

A bit of information about the show below…

 

‘A Strange Loop’ is the story of Usher. He's a black gay man... writing a musical about a black gay man... writing a musical about a black gay man... surrounded by his chorus of six larger than life 'Thoughts' playing the characters in Usher's mind, from self-berating entities like 'Daily Self Loathing' to caricatured depictions of Usher's parents, to six-packed fantasy men, all while Usher tries to write the musical that we're watching.

 

Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, Michael R. Jackson’s blisteringly funny, ‘audacious and uproarious’ (The Guardian) show is a heartfelt and thought-provoking masterwork that uses humour and honesty to explore themes around race and sexuality.

Like this offer? Please support the Gay Professional Network by playing the Rainbow Lottery and win up to £25,000 weekly.

 

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