Kelsey Aina
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This week is Lesbian Visibility Week and it's a great time to celebrate our diverse community. As someone who came out 18 years ago, I've had the privilege of working with incredible organizations to further diversity work. In the tech world, I've contributed my time to and Venture Out Partnership. These organizations focus on expanding access and opportunities for LGBTQ people.Did you know that LGBTQ+ founders have created 36% more jobs, 114% more patents and 44% more exits than the average founder? Yet, these founders have raised less than 1% of startup funding. This is why organizations like Venture Out Partnership are so vital to our community.To learn more about our newest org gaining traction and insights into what I am working on, check out the article on Venture Out: https://lnkd.in/gPKVP6bGLet's continue to work towards an intersectional world where we all have the opportunity to actualize our full potential. #Lesbianvisibilityweek #Lesbiansintech @LGBTleaders
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Tyler Smith
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Such an important cause to celebrate and support. 🏳️🌈 Keep up the amazing work in driving diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
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Sabine VanderLinden
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it's crucial to support organizations like lesbians who tech & allies and venture out partnership. they play a vital role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech world. #lesbianvisibilityweek
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Justin Zimmerman
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"Venture Out" very clever name.
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Grant Carlile 🧰
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Anna EaglinAnna SaracenoKt McBratney🤓 Mandy Thompson 🏳️🌈Karen Senette 🏳️🌈
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Grant Carlile 🧰
Designer growing organizations through alignment.👉🏽 Talk to me about a project you believe in.
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I got to help with StartOut's HackOut in 2020!!Thank you for your display of authenticity!!Julian Bryant
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🏳️🌈 💪
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Ethan Clift
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YES!
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