September Community Newsletter

LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP

Hi friends,

This fall will be one of the most eventful seasons, and we invite you to learn more below.

Our work is built upon the idea you do well when you do good. That’s why we built our annual Summit, trained LGBTQ high school youth on VC fundamentals, chartered chapters across the U.S., and launched an endowment campaign to advance your career and our community.

You are a part of this story. You are a part of what we're creating—a legacy of giving, joy, and unforgettable memories. We invite you to share your wins, join our programs, and make a gift to further our educational initiatives.

Warmly,

Jackson

Co-Chief Executive Officer

P.S. - We thank all of our benefactors and friends who helped us thus far. Thank you for your sustained support and partnership.

EVENTS 🎟️

• SF Bay Area Community Happy Hour (9/7) - ​Come join LGBT+ VC for a happy hour and meet other LGBTQ and ally VCs.

• NYC Ping Pong Fundraiser for Youth Programs (9/14) - ​Come play table tennis with investors & founders, while fundraising for our youth programs.

• LGBT+ VC #VentureAtlanta Community Meetup (9/26) - Join LGBT+ VC for a private welcome social to kickoff Venture Atlanta 2023 and get to know other LGBTQ and ally conference goers, speakers, and sponsors.

• NYC Community Interfaith Shabbat for #TechWeek (10/20) - Join us for a unique interfaith dinner experience for angels, venture capitalists, limited partners, and tech founders. Special partners to be announced.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 📣 

• LGBT+ VC partnered with the NYC Mayor’s Office and City Council for a 6-week summer youth employment program for queer & trans youth. Queer and trans youth learned venture capital fundamentals and entrepreneurial skills.

• LGBT+ VC debuts endowment campaign for Black Philanthropy Month. As a Black-founded nonprofit, we believe in centering Black and queer stories, youth, and leadership. Donate to the campaign.

SIGN OUR PLEDGE 🗳️ 

LGBT+ VC is leading an industry-wide pledge for venture capital firms and investors united in support of LGBTQ families, founders, and funds. This is in direct response to the SCOTUS’ 303 Creative v. Elenis decision and the over 400 anti-LGBTQ bills which have been introduced across the United States. The Supreme Court's ruling sanctions discrimination against LGBTQ people in commercial life, leaving the community as second-class citizens. Sign our VC for LGBTQ Rights Pledge and forward it to a friend.

WELCOME THE FELLOWS 🎓️ 

• Welcome Fall Fellow, Sam Goldberg. Sam is a sophomore at Tufts University majoring in biology. Sam brings experience from both his technical background in biology and bioengineering in addition to leadership and strategic work with TEDx, Nucleate Cultivate, and UPSIDE Foods. Sam is so excited to be a part of the LGBT+VC team and to contribute to uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals through prosperity.

• Welcome Fall Fellow, Jack Lopez. He is a junior finance & international business major at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He is honored to work beside the whole crew at LGBT+VC after meeting both Tiana and Jackson for the first time at Out for Undergrad this past spring and attending the LGBT+ VC Summit. Jack is looking forward to excellence and prosperity.

• Welcome our Research Fellow, Tarooj Anwar. Tarooj is a strategy and analytics professional with several years of experience working in data analytics and research project management. Prior to LGBT+ VC, he worked as an insights analyst with clients including the Government of Dubai, the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Emirates Airlines. Tarooj earned a dual master’s degree in Quantitative Management and Business Analytics from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He also holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from the University of Sussex.

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