Pride Lunch - LGBTQ+ Founders Connect
About this Event
As part of Pride Month, Royal Bank Accelerator Glasgow are hosting a lunchtime event in partnership with Proud Futures, bringing together LGBTQ+ founders, entrepreneurs and supporters for an engaging, practical and connection-led session.
We’ll explore what it means to be LGBTQ+ and run a business - including the realities, opportunities and strengths that come with building ventures while navigating identity, visibility and community. You’ll also hear from LGBTQ+ businesse who have benefited from being part of the Accelerator, including Edge Winners Studio Lutalica.
After the panel, we’ll move into facilitated networking games designed to make introductions easy, keep the energy high, and help attendees leave with new connections and inspiration.
This is a free event and tea, coffee and lunch will be provided.
Format
- Hosted by Lou and Ellis Beardsmore From Proud Futures
- Welcome and introductions
- Short, interactive panel with LGBTQ+ founders and a representative from Rainbow Network
- How to be an LGBTQ+ Inclusive business
- Facilitated networking games
- Lunch and informal networking from 12:30 to 1.30pm
Who should attend
- LGBTQ+ founders and aspiring founders
- Entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners
- People working in business support, enterprise and investment
- Allies looking to connect with and support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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