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StartOut Innovation Table

by StartOut

StartOut Innovation Table is on a mission to amplify the stories of LGBTQ+ founders shaping a more equitable future. Harnessing the power of storytelling, we connect, learn, and inspire, advocating that everyone deserves a seat at the table.Our podcast showcases diverse founders and leaders sharing their unique journeys across industries. From the discovery phase to team building and overcoming adversity with grace, these stories illustrate the transformative power of empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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Episodes

  1. Ivan Hsiao talks building Trans Health HQ and winning StartOut Demo Day

    This episode features Ivan Hsiao, MPH (any pronouns), the Founder and CEO of Trans Health HQ, a digital health platform that improves the health of the transgender and gender-expansive community through education, care navigation, and systemic reform of healthcare institutions. Ivan also teaches...

  2. Kat Gabrielle talks Money, Power, and Respect

    Today’s episode features the powerhouse that is Kat Gabrielle— a dynamic voice in the social impact space and someone who truly shows up for founders. Kat is the Founder of The Well Work, Chief Community Impact Officer at MyCofounder.Ai, and a serial social impact entrepreneur with a legacy of...

  3. Justin Ayars talks serial entrepreneurship and founding EqualityMD

    Justin Ayars is a former history teacher at a British military boarding school and former healthcare trial lawyer turned 15-year serial entrepreneur and award-winning healthtech founder. He has the mind of a philosopher, heart of a poet, and spirit of a starship captain. At all times, curiosity...

  4. Building a Bold Brand: Dapper Boi's Journey of Authenticity

    Tune into the Season 2 premiere of StartOut Innovation Table as Caroline sits down with Vicky and Charisse Pasche, the dynamic co-founders of Dapper Boi. This innovative clothing company is breaking down barriers in the fashion industry by creating gender-neutral clothing designed to fit all...

  5. StartOut Awards Sneak Peek with Vivienne Ming

    Our 13th Annual StartOut Awards is right around the corner! Check out our special episode with Vivienne Ming, recipient of our 2024 Trailblazer Award and Co-founder of Socos Labs. Join us on October 10 in NYC as we honor Vivienne along with our LGBTQ+ entrepreneur community. About Vivienne Ming:...

  6. Pride Month Special Episode! Equity Summit Sneak Peek with Tracy Chan

    Tracy Chan, CEO of Splash, joins us for this special #PrideMonth episode to give you a sneak peek of our 5th Annual Equity Summit coming up on June 20th! About Tracy Chan Tracy Chan began his career as a product manager at YouTube and has led creator-focused product and development at Spotify,...

  7. Jonathan Mentor on His Scientific Approach to Growing Revenue for Underrepresented Startups

    Jonathan Mentor is the founder and CEO of Successment, a revenue growth partner for startups that empowers disadvantaged tech entrepreneurs. We discuss the various methodical processes Jonathan has created in order to help founders “go slow to grow fast,” enabling them to execute and achieve...

  8. Dylan Lew’s Reflections on Growth Lab and the Power of Authenticity in Business

    Dylan Lew is the co-founder and CEO of Ecotone Renewables, a company tackling the problem of food waste with creativity and efficiency. We discuss Dylan’s time in the StartOut Growth Lab and how the unique experience served as catalyst for many of his core learnings as a founder, including the...

  9. Gold Hood on Solving Problems Not Projects and Harnessing Technology to Stay True to Human Connection

    Gold Darr Hood (she/they) is a former StartOut Growth Lab participant and the founder and CEO of Full, a company on a mission to put clean air back into major metro areas to reignite human connection and transform communities. We talk about how as a serial entrepreneur, Gold has “followed the...

  10. Robert Mison on the Key Differences Between Mentorship and Management and the Art of Prioritization

    As a legal consultant and StartOut mentor, Robert Mison discusses how to embrace vulnerability, mentor with purpose and prioritize effectively. Find Robert on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertmison Find out more about the StartOut mentorship program: www.startout.org/mentors

  11. Patrick Driscoll on Managing Through Adversity and Human-First Leadership

    In addition to serving as a StartOut Board Member and Mentor, Patrick Driscoll is a General Partner at Chasing Rainbows, a VC firm committed to empowering and investing in LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. We discuss the hurdles that confront LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, the importance of being a human-first…

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  12. Jo Norris on Venture Ideation, Collaboration, and Building Culture 

    Jo Norris is the co-founder and CEO of Carbon Reform, a climate technology company on the mission to democratize access to carbon removal solutions. Guided by their core pillars of health, climate and equity, Carbon reform is innovating solutions to decrease building energy costs and improve…

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  13. Brian Richardson on LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship

    Hear from StartOut CEO Brian Richardson on how social justice has guided his career, the importance of cultivating and empowering queer entrepreneurs, and how the three pillars of StartOut are revolutionizing our world. Find out more about StartOut: https://startout.org/ Find out more about this...

  14. Introducing the StartOut Innovation Table

    The StartOut Innovation Table is on a mission to amplify the stories of LGBTQ+ founders shaping a more equitable future. Harnessing the power of storytelling, we connect, learn, and inspire, advocating that everyone deserves a seat at the table. Our podcast showcases diverse founders and leaders...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

StartOut Innovation Table is on a mission to amplify the stories of LGBTQ+ founders shaping a more equitable future. Harnessing the power of storytelling, we connect, learn, and inspire, advocating that everyone deserves a seat at the table.Our podcast showcases diverse founders and leaders sharing their unique journeys across industries. From the discovery phase to team building and overcoming adversity with grace, these stories illustrate the transformative power of empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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StartOut

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StartOut Innovation Table is on a mission to amplify the stories of LGBTQ+ founders shaping a more equitable future. Harnessing the power of storytelling, we connect, learn, and inspire, advocating that everyone deserves a seat at the table.Our podcast showcases diverse founders and leaders sharing...

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