Connecting LGBTQA+ people in tech to career opportunities, role models, and each other.
March 15 and 16
Connecting LGBTQA+ people in tech to career opportunities, role models, and each other.
Convince your boss to cover your Venture Out ticket
So you’re trying to get your company to cover your Venture Out ticket? Fret not, copy the letter below and edit it as needed to show your…
2018.03.12 / 2min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: Pholysa Mantryvong On His Inspiring Journey From Surviving On The Streets To…
Promoting a future of non-biased and fear-free decision-making environment in the business world.
2018.03.12 / 4min read. Read More
Venture Out Community Agreements
What are Community Agreements, and why do they matter?
2018.03.07 / 2min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: James King On Inclusion At Uberflip, And Progress In The Tech Industry
James King, 27, has been working at Uberflip for the last year. He currently sits in the role of Partner Account Manager, where he focuses…
2018.03.06 / 4min read. Read More
Job Hunting at Venture Out? Here’s 6 tips to bring your A-game.
Some fantastic and growing companies are excited to meet you! Are you ready to impress? Here are our top 6 tips on how to come with your…
2018.03.05 / 3min read. Read More
Going to Venture Out as an ally? Here’s 6 tips to level up your solidarity.
You’re coming to Venture Out? We’re simply thrilled. Out of all the things you plan to do March 15 and 16 2018, you’re choosing to spend it…
2018.03.04 / 5min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: Evan Schultz on Programing & Being “Out” At Work
Evan Schultz is a passionate software developer with nearly 10 years experience. As a seasoned JavaScript architect he adapts to new…
2018.03.01 / 3min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: Kai Scott On Trans Consulting And How To Make Your Workplace More Inclusive
Kai is a principal partner at TransFocus, a strategy and impact firm focused on unlocking gender assumptions that undermine wellbeing…
2018.02.26 / 6min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: Mandy Rennehan On Self-Made Entrepreneurs, Inclusivity, And Starting Your…
Sought-after speaker, multiple award-winning entrepreneur, and trade industry ambassador, Mandy Rennehan is redefining the collar, blue™…
2018.02.25 / 3min read. Read More
Venture Out Profile: Drew Jagdat On Video Games, Being Out At Work, And Intersectionality.
Drew Jadgat is a Senior Front-end Developer working at Hubba where he collaborates with their UX and product teams, building user…
2018.02.23 / 3min read. Read More
Supporting LGBTQ+ community organizations in partnership with RBC
February 23 and 24
We’re bringing together Toronto’s tech community to leverage our collective knowledge and give back to local LGBTQA+ community organizations.
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Venture Out is part of Start Proud, an organization working to empower members of the LGBTQA+ community to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow; where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce.
