The 2018 Inaugural Congressional Summit on LGBTQ Innovation

StartOut's community of senior business leaders and executives met with Representatives and policy leaders at the Capitol to discuss some of the most prevalent issues related to the LGBTQ economic empowerment in the United States.

This Summit is a co-creation efforts between StartOut, it’s sponsors, and civil society partners working with the LGBTQ Equality Caucus in its official capacity, working together towards driving a diverse and inclusive economic environment.

Rep. Jared Polis

Jared Polis is an independent leader who uses his private and public sector experience to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing Colorado and the nation. First elected to represent Colorado’s Second Congressional District in 2008, Polis serves on the powerful Committee on Rules, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Committee on Ethics, and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

Rep. Mark Takano

Mark Takano represents the people of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Perris in the United States House of Representatives. He serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and as a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.. In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress.