By John Kregler, StartOut Marcie Cheung (she/her) is a founder at heart. Throughout her life, she’s held multiple positions in varying industries. She’s a hard worker, a determined entrepreneur, and someone who embodies the spirit of our community. Marcie came to StartOut as the founder and CEO of KindMind, a…

By John Kregler, StartOut May 1st marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 9.9% of all businesses in the United States, or about 1 out of 10 businesses, are Asian-owned. The numbers for Asian entrepreneurs are even slimmer. …

By John Kregler, StartOut This April, we recognized StartOut founders over 45 to show that entrepreneurship doesn’t care who you are or where you are in life, the only thing that matters is your passion for your ideas and the roadmap to get to where you want to be. For…

By John Kregler, StartOut We often say that the journey to entrepreneurship is different for everyone. It’s true whether you’re a founder fresh out of school or a later-stage entrepreneur looking to begin a new chapter. And for many folks, entrepreneurship is just a matter of falling in when the…

By John Kregler, StartOut We believe in the power of all LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, no matter where they are in their journey. Often, founders with years of experience share stories of struggle, overcoming adversity and fighting to get where they are today. Jamie Van Doren is no different. Jamie (he/him) is…

By John Kregler, StartOut Our goal at StartOut is clear — we’re going to do whatever it takes to make sure that LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs thrive in the startup world. Whether it’s through mentoring and fostering educational opportunities, connecting founders to investors and funding, or simply providing the space to grow…

By John Kregler, StartOut When Nikki Paige’s (she/her) second-grade teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, Nikki boldly said, “I want to be an entrepreneur.” The dream of being her own boss was always an inherent one. Nikki’s dad was a serial entrepreneur who she…

By John Kregler, StartOut One word above all represents Tara Marshall-Hill’s professional journey. Impact. The impact Tara (she/her) has on companies, teams, and individuals motivates every decision she makes. Tara’s sense of purpose is driven by the desire to positively impact another, whether in coaching or consulting, training or mentoring. …

By John Kregler, StartOut Everyone’s journey to entrepreneurship is different. For many founders, the path to becoming their own boss is as unique as it is personal. And unlike many milestones, entrepreneurship doesn’t begin or end at a certain stage. Aseeyah Shahid knows this to be true. Aseeyah (she/her) is…