About this Event
What started as a small group of LGBTQ+ founder friends catching up has grown into something a bit bigger and now we’re opening it up to the wider community in Edinburgh.
For our November event, we’re back for another evening session*, returning to the fabulous team and surroundings of Otherworld Bar & Kitchen, on Leith Walk. A sensible distance from the festival madness of uptown.
This is a relaxed, afterwork, early evening social for LGBTQ+ business owners, startup founders, freelancers, and people building something of their own.
Some people come to talk business, some come for community, and most conversations end up somewhere in between. Good conversation with people who understand what it’s actually like to build something from scratch.
If you’re running a business, freelancing, scaling something, or quietly working on your next move, you’re welcome. If you’re simply at the stage of wanting to meet other LGBTQ+ people in business without the performance of “networking”, you’re welcome too.
We make introductions throughout the evening, so you won’t be left standing on your own.
Stay for one drink or stay for the full two hours. Come on your own or bring another LGBTQ+ founder along if you’d like. Whatever works best for you.
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The intention
We’re creating space for connection
Helping people in business actually know each other
Making it easier to find your people in Edinburgh
Keeping things grounded, human, and supportive
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Who it is for
LGBTQ+ founders and co-founders
Startup founders and business owners
Freelancers and consultants building something of their own
Anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ and actively working on a business or venture
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Who it is not for
Corporate networking representatives
People primarily looking to sell or prospect
Network marketing / MLM recruitment activity (no thanks)
This isn’t a pitch event. It’s a people event. Please respect the spirit of the space.
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*Event Cadence: LGBTQ+ Founder Network meets on the first Thursday of every month. Our usual three-month cycle consists of two morning sessions, 10am–12pm, followed by an evening session, 5pm–7pm, before the cycle repeats.
Event venue & nearby stays
Otherworld Bar & Kitchen, 17 Albert Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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