LGBTQ+ Founders Social – Edinburgh

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

Otherworld Bar & Kitchen | Edinburgh

Gerry Forristal
Publisher/HostGerry Forristal
LGBTQ+ Founders Social \u2013 Edinburgh
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Edinburgh’s monthly social for LGBTQ+ founders. Informal, welcoming, and community-led.
About this Event

What started as a small group of LGBTQ+ founder friends catching up over drinks is now opening up to the wider community.


This is a relaxed, after-work social for LGBTQ+ business owners, startup leaders and people building something of their own in Edinburgh.


No format. No panels. No pitching circle.


Just good conversation with people who understand the reality of building something from scratch.


Whether you're scaling, freelancing, running a growing team, or quietly plotting your next move, you're welcome, and if you're here to encourage others on their journey, even better. Every founder started somewhere.


The intention is simple:

  • Create space for connection
  • Build genuine supportive relationships
  • Strengthen the LGBTQ+ founder community in Edinburgh


Stay for one drink or the full two hours. Bring along another LGBTQ+ founder if you’d like. If you’ve been meaning to meet more like-minded people in business, this is your invitation.


Who it IS for

  • LGBTQ+ founders and co-founders
  • Startup leaders
  • Freelancers and consultants building something of their own
  • Anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ and actively running a business


Who it’s NOT for

  • Corporate networking representatives
  • People attending primarily to sell or prospect for business
  • Network marketing / MLM recruitment activity (YEUCH!)


This isn’t a pitch event. It’s a people event. Please respect the spirit of the space.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Otherworld Bar & Kitchen, 17 Albert Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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