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StartOut Founder Programs
LGBTQ+ founder network offering mentorship, expert support, resources, and investor-readiness programming.
About this program
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Eligibility
LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs, including Chicago and Illinois founders, can join StartOut programming when it fits their stage and growth goals.
Requirements
- Join StartOut or apply for specific programs as available.
- Be an LGBTQ+ or allied entrepreneur seeking startup or growth support.
- Complete program-specific mentor, office-hour, cohort, or community participation steps.