Startup Life Show With Ande Lyons

EP 200 Bringing Equality to Startup Funding by Investing in LGBTQ+ Founders

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There are verified stories of LGBTQ+ members who have been ignored and singled out by potential investors because of their gender identity.Our guest, Ben Stokes, is on a mission to help create a world that's built on radical inclusivity, where diversity of knowledge and experience is celebrated.He’s the Founding Partner of Chasing Rainbows, an early-stage investment fund focused on investing in founders who come from underrepresented backgrounds - particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community. Ben previously founded and ran the virtual networking platform SocialTable, with customers on all 7 continents.Using his own experience as an LGBTQ+ founder of color, he has been an active angel investor in companies led by diverse founders and has fostered them through an exit or next investment phase.Please join me on Tuesday, May 31st at 7pm ET to meet Ben and learn how he’s changing the investment landscape for our LGBTQ+ community.AMPLIFY YOUR STARTUPWhile tuning in live, be sure to share your business name, on