Tag: inclusive entrepreneurship

  • How StartOut Austin Empowers LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

    How StartOut Austin Empowers LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

    LGBTQ entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas can tap into a growing support system thanks to StartOut, a non-profit that provides access to capital, mentorship and education to empower LGBTQ business leaders. The organization has six chapters across the country and counts 15,000 members in its national network. Last year, its Austin chapter became the birthplace of…

  • How Southern Entrepreneurial Ecosystems are Addressing the Diversity Gap

    How Southern Entrepreneurial Ecosystems are Addressing the Diversity Gap

    The Kauffman Foundation just released their annual State of Entrepreneurship report, outlining three “mega trends” that will shape the future of entrepreneurship. Along with shifting trends in geography and the nature and frequency of job creation, demographics will play an increasingly important role in the health and speed of our nation’s innovation. According to their…