HackOut: The World's Largest LGBTQIA-themed Entrepreneurship Weekend
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- 2021 LEADERSHIP TEAM
HackOut is run by an amazing team of volunteers
Katherine Anthony (RKA)
Co-Facilitator & Programming Lead
Katherine is the founder of Euphoria.LGBT, a proud trans woman, professional front-end developer, and relentless optimist. She loves technology, bringing great ideas to life, and dresses with pockets.
Co-Facilitator & Programming Lead
Product Manager & iOS Developer
Julian has been the lead HackOut Facilitator for multiple years (2019, 2018). He's facilitated countless StartUp Weekend events with TechStars and also works as a Product Manager and iOS Developer for his own small business.
Lead Organizer
Cindy is a Life/Executive Coach for Magneto Consulting LLC, helping women and the LGBTQ+ community explore what is important, create forward movement, and achieve harmony in business and in life.
Lead Organizer
Taylor is a multi-disciplinary investor, technologist, and Principal Product Manager @ GitLab. He also runs an angel fund: Product Trust Investments
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Transgender (she/her), Logistics Operations Officer (TXARNG), Digital Marketing consultant & coach (BizFit), Advisory Board (SXSW)
Erica Dozier
Attendee Experience & Marketing Communications
Founder - Thai Fan Meet
Erica is the Founder of Thai Fan Meet, writer, and web developer in training. She promotes respect and diversity combating the intolerance of racial, sexual, and gender discrimination.
Application Lead
Operations Manager - Code Louisville
Violet is a personable person with personality who has participated twice in HackOut events. They work in tech education currently but also has experiences with digital agencies and startups.
Graphic Designer
Chief Creative Officer - Euphoria.LGBT
Patrick is the cofounder of Euphoria.LGBT and a HackOut 2019 alum. He is a UX/UI & graphic designer, web developer, and gradient connoisseur.
Mentor Coordinator
Nick amplifies tech brands and execs with PR, content and integrated communications.
Mentor Coordinator
Partner: Pharmaceuticals and BiotechReal World Evidence
Karlo is a patient advocate and pioneer in bringing access to personalized medicines to global markets.
Sponsorships
Development Director - StartOut
Tony serves as the Director of Development at StartOut and is a LatinX Advocate - #HackOut in the News
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Built In
Creating a safe digital space for LGBTQ+ Entrapanuers
SexTech Guide
The US’s only hackathon for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs is the latest to replace its in-person live events with a fully virtual lineup for its upcoming 2020 hackathon.
Built In Austin
Based on our reporting from every major U.S. tech hub, there’s a strong case for optimism in an uncertain year.
The Austin Chronicle
Since the inaugural weekend in 2014, HackOut has risen to an international scale
Crunchbase - June 5, 2019
Crunchbase coverage of 2019 HackOut and winner Solace
Spectrum News
Leaders in the Austin tech scene are doing their part to further LGBTQ inclusion in the industry.
Austin Business Journal
Social-business lessons are valuable and a way to connect with new people and new ways of thinking.
blog.HomeAway.com
Startup Weekend HackOut aims to teach potential LGBTQIA entrepreneurs how to launch their ideas.
KHOU 11 - khou.com
This weekend, members of the LGBTQ community in tech are learning how to grow their startups.
LinkedIn Pulse
"We wanted to keep the cost low and the diversity and inclusion high."
Austin Inno
Safenight connects well-vetted hosts who can offer a safe place to stay for queer youth in need.
Built In Austin
"I explained how I’m bisexual, how I’m trans ... and [my father] didn’t want me living in the house."
Dig South
LGBTQ entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas can tap into a growing support system thanks to StartOut.
2020 HackOut Winning teams
We had 10 amazing teams present their business pitches at HackOut, however only 5 made it through to final presentations. Learn more about our final 5 teams:
TRID
1st place & Fan Favorite
Trid is a safe e-commerce platform revolutionizing the shopping experience by curating options to try on in your home, tailored to your style preferences independent of gender. All gender identities welcome!
Team: Graham Hawley, Joshua Walker, and Pavel Valishin
Queer Healers
2nd place
Queer Healers is creating a directory so experienced Queer healers can be found, booked, and reviewed by people seeking their offerings. Think body, esoteric, and ritual workers, doulas, herbalists, coaches, etc.
Team: Bridget Conway-Taylor, Marisa Hall, Sky Davis and Gala Mukomolova
ARTAI
3rd place
ARTAI empowers both students and professionals of the fine art world by directly connecting them with clients. By showcasing products in a curated & modern online platform using VR technology to simulate the gallery experience.
Team: Pauly Ramirez, Karlo Martin, Becs Prager, Amy Detwiler, Chan Heng Hong
Podium
Finalist
Break the echo chamber.
Team: Li bearden, Misha Kessler
Pride Dr.
Finalist
A safe place where telemedicine meets the LGBTQ+ community where they live.
Team: Justin Ayars, Illyana Bocanegra, Mario Nouel
Volunteers
Our amazing staff of volunteers who help make the event a success.
Interested in volunteering as a mentor or advisor in 2021? Send us a message
Take a look at our amazing team of 2020 Volunteers:
Sarah Sharif
Dedicated Advisor
Tracy Smith
Dedicated Advisor
Natalie Rose
Dedicated Advisor
Grant Carlile
Dedicated Advisor
Carly Johnson
Expert Mentor
Aayush Iyer
Expert Mentor
Adrianna Cantu
Expert Mentor
Hayley Netherton
Expert Mentor
Elizabeth Pranger
Expert Mentor
Drew Stern
Expert Mentor
Erica Prenga
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Asher Diaz
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Jenn Starr
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Kelly Karsnia
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Jenna Ritten
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Michael Humphries
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Radissen Ramoutar
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Tony Pham
Expert Mentor
Steve Kramer
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Ben Wilde
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Ojas Patel
Expert Mentor
Daniel Senyard
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Alex Edelstein
Expert Mentor
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