Chris Davidson: Safety, Support, and Growth for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

Jun 24, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Chris Davidson,  EEB,  Pride Month,  USA

Chris: StartOut’s mission is to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and amplify their stories to drive the economic empowerment of the community. StartOut has three main challenges that we are trying to address. First, the lack of safe space and safe community for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Second, the lack of access to business networks and entrepreneurship resources, no matter where founders live and where they are at in their journey. And finally, the lack of role models and success stories.

Maria Salamanca: Support for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Jun 16, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha EEB,  Maria Salamanca,  Pride Month,  USA

Maria: Our fund, Unshackled Ventures, is focused on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs. We help them with capital, a supportive network, and immigration. I am also founder of LatinxVC, an organization focused on getting more Latinx professionals into venture capital (VC) careers, retaining them, and helping them raise their own funds.

John-Paul Parmigiani: Supporting the Social Innovation Ecosystem of NYC-Metro

Jun 15, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha EEB,  John-Paul Parmigiani,  NYC,  Pride Month,  USA

John-Paul: The New York Metro Area has thousands of startups, non-profits, creatives, and investors. It has leading research institutions, international development agencies, and major corporations. We believe we have a responsibility to unlock the potential of these resources to improve lives locally and globally. Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area is a locally-rooted organization supporting the social innovation ecosystem through programs and activities designed to help impactful ideas takeoff. We're part of a global network of innovators in over 100 cities and more than 60 countries.