StartOut and Chicago Booth’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are pleased to host The State of LGBT Entrepreneurship in the U.S.!
StartOut has recently conducted the most comprehensive research study to date regarding the state of LGBT growth entrepreneurship in the U.S. Initial findings from this landmark study will be shared by Professor Waverly Deutsch and Dr. Vivienne Ming. A panel discussion, moderated by Booth Alum and StartOut Director James Bain, will follow. Topics u...
StartOut and Chicago Booth’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are pleased to host The State of LGBT Entrepreneurship in the U.S.!
StartOut has recently conducted the most comprehensive research study to date regarding the state of LGBT growth entrepreneurship in the U.S. Initial findings from this landmark study will be shared by Professor Waverly Deutsch and Dr. Vivienne Ming. A panel discussion, moderated by Booth Alum and StartOut Director James Bain, will follow. Topics uncovered in the research process will be explored in more detail through the panel discussion. The panel includes LGBT Founders and one of Chicago’s top venture capitalists.
AGENDA:
1. Networking and refreshments
2. Welcome and Opening Remarks – Chris Sinton
3. The State of Entrepreneurship In The U.S. – Professor Deutsch
4. The Economic Impact of Gender and LGBT Tax – Dr. Ming
5. Panel Discussion – Moderated by James Bain
6. Networking and refreshments
LOCATION:
Gleacher Center
Room 621
PARTICIPANTS:
James Bain, COO, Parking Panda
Dr. Waverly Deutsch, Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Jim Dugan, CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, OCA Ventures
Emily Miller, Co-Founder, COO, Rumi Spice
Dr. Vivienne Ming, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Socos
Saq Nadeem, Founder and CEO, Paradise 4 Paws
Chris Sinton, StartOut Board Chair Emeritus
Rusty Sproat, CEO and Founder, Figo Pet Insurance