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Don’t forget you can catch Alyson Decker up in SF this week for the #EquitySummit where she will be giving a lightning talk about some important #startup legal issues: business entity formation and core contracts. Education Session II (at 3:35 p.m.) is going to be a really interesting panel, so if you can’t make it in person, check it our for free online! #pride #diversity #equity #inclusion #entrepreneurs

🏳️🌈What are some of the gaps and detrimental heuristics that hold back funding to LGBTQ+ founders?  🏳️⚧️What kind of possibility models exist for transgender youth?  🔥Why can revealing one's true self be such a source of alpha? Soltan B. Bryce is Managing Consultant and Guidehouse and part-time General Partner at Colorful Capital. Join us in this insightful episode where we trace Soltan's background, learn where and how he grew-up , and how he chose to come out as transgender and live his authentic self whilst at Harvard Business School. We find out about his career trajectory and about his work at Colorful Capital- which focuses on “finance flowing with Pride” and aims to bring capital support and scaffolding to enterprises founded and led by members of the broad LGBTQIA+ community, by filling financing gaps and overcoming detrimental heuristics. Listen to the episode now by clicking the link in the comments or searching and subscribing to Fiftyfaces on your podcast platform of choice 😄 #lgbt #lgbtq #transgender #harvard #business #businessstudent #investment #diversity #finance

LGBTQ+ students, like all students, deserve to feel safe and supported in their learning environments. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈📖That way, they can feel empowered to learn and grow as their authentic selves! Read our blog to learn some simple ways that educators can foster inclusivity and safety in their classrooms: https://hubs.ly/Q02zhxsS0 #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

In 2023 nearly 1 in 10 new businesses started nationally were LGBTQ+ with the number of entrepreneurs being 8%, up slightly from 7% in 2021 according to a study by marketing company Gusto. Check out the latest Silicon Valley Business Journal article that features us! https://lnkd.in/gUZ-5zSm #siliconvalley #videoproduction #business #leadership #entrepreneur #lgbtq #pride #sanjose

Commanding Respect as a Young LGBTQ Founder As a 21-year-old LGBTQ founder, I share how I earned respect without waiting for anyone to hand it to me. I explain that respect is not given, but commanded. From the start, I set the tone, showed up with clear direction, and people followed. My confidence was evident in my words and actions. When faced with criticism or doubt, I kept my cool and walked away from conversations that didn’t serve me. I never asked for approval and positioned myself as valuable, making it clear that I had what clients needed. Age doesn’t determine your value - you do. #LGBTQ #Entrepreneurship #Confidence #Respect #ValueYourself #entrepreneurtips #selfbelief

The research about the significance of positive #LGBTQ+ representation in film/tv for youth is clear: it matters. The team at GLAAD publishes an annual Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) measuring the diversity, quantity and quality of lgbtq+ representation. The report looks at major distributors of media like Amazon, Apple +, Netflix et. So pause. Ask yourself what you think this past year's state of LGBTQ+ representation is for a provider you are familiar with. How would you rate it and why? I'll leave the link to the report in the findings so you can compare your assumption with the data. The success of the #graphicnovel series, #webcomic and tv adaptation of #Heartstopper matters in massive ways, and if we are to have more stories like it our ability to advocate for more is necessary. It was an honor to talk to author and executive producer about why they think it has touched readers and viewers around the world. I also might ask them if they have a room full of kittens to inspire them... Our full conversation about it is out now on Be a Better Ally. If you teach #medialiteracy or you are connected with your school's #GSA please do ask learners if they are familiar with the GLAAD Studio Index...and what they are learning today that would help us campaign for a better result next year. A great question to ask today for #SpiritDay

Services on Famm is a great resource for: 👏🏽 Employers who are looking for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Professionals 📸 Employers who are looking for creative agencies like Design, Photography, Videography, Marketing, and more! 🙋🏽Employers who want to provide resources to their employees looking for affirming & safe experiences with life, identity, leadership and career coaches 🏳️🌈 By working with these folks, you are supporting the Queer economy These are just some of the services reflected on heyfamm.com. Even if you are not the decision-maker, if you're LGBTQ+ or an ally and care deeply about your organization supporting you professionally and personally while also supporting queer businesses, please do feel free to share Famm with your employers, teams, manager, etc. 👉🏽 www.heyfamm.com/services #supportqueerbusinesses #lgbtqia #lgbtq #queercommunity #queertech #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqiacommunity #lgbtqsupport

Last week, in partnership with GLAAD, we explored research that discussed the importance of #LGBTQ+ consumers and gaming. Do you know what else excites this consumer segment and where they invest their time, money, and attention? Uncover the attitudes and behaviors that inspire enthusiasm and drive brand relevance for LGBTQ+ consumers with the release of our latest research, available now. https://lnkd.in/evpXpgYF #marketing #mrx #culture #marketresearch #marketingandadvertising #consumerinsights #purchaseintent #revenuegrowth #businessimpact

🏳️🌈🚀 According to StartOut's latest report, LGBTQ+ founders have created 36% more jobs than the average founder 🌐📈 StartOut is the largest organization to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in the US. For the „State of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Report 2023“ they analyzed data from diverse sources, including the StartOut Index, Crunchbase, and Pitchbook from 142K founders and 95K companies throughout the US between 2000 and 2022 📊💼 #LGBTQEntrepreneurship #StartOutReport #LGBTQ

They understand the power of an intersectional approach. 🤝✨ Why? Because it's more than just waving rainbow flags; it's about recognizing that each person's experience is unique. 🌟 Different backgrounds, cultures, and identities mean different challenges and triumphs. 🎢 By embracing intersectionality, we're not just supporting one letter of LGBTQ+; we're standing up for every individual within the community. 🚀 So, let's keep advocating, learning, and growing together. 📚🌱 And hey, if you're on this journey of creating more inclusive spaces, check out my book 'OUT OF SPACE: Creating Safe Spaces in Unlikely Places' for some real talk and guidance. 📖💫 Share your thoughts or tag a friend who stands for inclusivity! 🗣️💬 And for more insights, swing by https://lnkd.in/g8aU6uqP 🖥️ #InclusiveLeadership #SafeSpaces #LGBTQAdvocacy 🏳️🌈 Safe spaces can no longer be bound and limited to physical locations, but they must be found and created in each of us, allowing us to transcend the limitations of walls, rooms, and buildings. #Leadership #lgbtq #motivation #inspiration #blessed #time #grateful #juliocroman #safespace #antibullying #speakingup