StartOut San Francisco

The StartOut San Francisco (SF) Chapter is a vibrant local hub within a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Based in the heart of the Bay Area, one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems—the SF chapter plays a central role in fostering an inclusive startup community where founders, investors, and professionals can connect, collaborate, and grow.

At its core, the StartOut SF Chapter provides programming, and networking opportunities tailored to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs at every stage, from early ideation to scaling ventures. These include pitch events, founder workshops, industry panels, networking mixers, social and recreations events, and community give-backs that bring together diverse voices across technology, finance, and social impact sectors.