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StartOut SF DemoDay Application: Unlocking Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Innovators

Apply for a chance to present your startup at the StartOut SF DemoDay on October 25th.

This platform aims to elevate LGBTQ+ founders by connecting them with potential investors and industry leaders. If you're an early-stage tech entrepreneur seeking to amplify your impact, complete the questionnaire below to the best of your ability to be considered.

The deadline for applications is October 15th. The entrepreneur with the winning pitch will win a $3,000 grant for their business!

Startup Fundamentals

What's the name and industry of your startup?

What problem is your startup solving?

What is your Unique Value Proposition (UVP)?

What are your key milestones for the next 12 months?

Market

What is the target market size?

What is your go-to-market strategy?

What current traction do you have (users, revenue, partnerships)?

Team

Who are the key team members and what are their roles?

What key skill is your team currently lacking?

Commitment and Resilience

How many hours per week are you dedicating to this startup?

LGBTQ+ specific

Have you faced any barriers or discrimination in the tech ecosystem due to your LGBTQ+ identity?

Do you intend to target or serve the LGBTQ+ community in some way with your product/service?

Financials

Have you secured any seed funding? If so, how much and from what type of investors?

How long can you operate with your current funding?

What do you see as your major areas of expenditure over the next 12 months?

What is your contact info?

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