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You're Invitation: LGBT+ VC's Prosperity Summit @ The Museum of Arts & Design
Is it Pride yet?

Rainbow Moose (sculpture with necklace) (edition of 3), 2005. Photo by Jenna Bascom; courtesy the Museum of Arts and Design.
Diverse voices, bold ideas, and innovation take center stage as the LGBT+ VC Annual Summit proudly partners with Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) for Pride 2024. The convergence of finance and creativity will take center stage as the LGBT+ VC and MAD Luminaries collaborate for an unforgettable program.
LGBT+ VC and MAD Luminaries are proud to announce their collaboration, curating a dynamic experience of art, finance, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. From June 25-26th, attendees will enjoy the intersections of art, innovation, and LGBTQ creativity within the walls of MAD's iconic venue.
"LGBT+ VC is thrilled to partner with the MAD Luminaries and the Museum of Arts and Design for our annual Prosperity Summit," said Jackson Block, CEO of LGBT+ VC. "Our collaboration amplifies prosperity for creators, innovators, and LGBTQ culture, providing a platform for LGBTQ+ and ally voices to drive meaningful progress and capital investment”
The summit will feature an array of thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed for LGBTQ+ and ally investors, institutional investors, and entrepreneurs. From trailblazing keynote speakers to the queer jewelry art installations, attendees will be immersed in ideas, inspiration, and connection.
LGBT+ VC Summit is an annual convening of LGBTQ+ and ally investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs to catalyze change and drive progress in finance. The two-day summit, taking place on June 25–26 in the Theatre at MAD, will feature a roster of speakers and panelists who are leaders in the fields of technology, venture capital, and arts and culture. Read the press announcement here.
More registration details will be available in the coming weeks, as we welcome hundreds of VC firms together for LGBTQ+ inclusion. For those interested in sponsorship, please email [email protected] to join alongside the incredible suite of partners.
About LGBT+ VC:
LGBT+ VC is a nonprofit charity dedicated to educating on the importance and benefits of investing to welcome prosperity for LGBTQ and ally communities around the world.
About LGBT+ VC Annual Summit:
The LGBT+ VC Annual Summit is the world's only gathering for LGBTQ and ally investors and innovators. Through a commitment to empowerment and equality, the summit convenes together LGBTQ+ leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and allies to catalyze change and drive progress in finance.
About the Museum of Arts & Design:
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill. Since the Museum’s founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb, MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies.
Today, the Museum’s curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design, and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape our everyday lives. MAD provides an international platform for practitioners who are influencing the direction of cultural production and driving twenty-first-century innovation, and fosters a participatory setting for visitors to have direct encounters with skilled making and compelling works of art and design.
Make a Prosperity Summit Donation:
By making a charitable donation to LGBT+ VC, you are directly supporting the next generation of LGBTQ leaders. Your participation ensures that LGBT+ VC can continue its vital work in fostering inclusivity, diversity, and economic empowerment for LGBTQ youth, families, founders, and funders alike.