Patrick Karsu
“Hope is not a business strategy, but it’s what keeps you on the rails.” Crafting connection through culinary art FAV FOOD: Food someone cooked for me. ARTFUL BEGINNINGS. Patrick Karsu’s founder journey is rooted in his lifelong creative spirit and love for art. Growing up in an artist colony in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by renowned […]
Rachel Tipograph
“I love being gay, and I love being a woman. Just own it.” Revolutionizing e-commerce & redefining success FAV FOOD: Hummus. FAV COUNTRY: Vietnam. CELEB CRUSH: Mila Kunis. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I self-soothe by eating frozen yoghurt. EARLY ENTREPRENEURIAL HUSTLE. Rachel Tipograph’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to her natural business acumen, relentless drive, and […]
Rémi Martini
“I had learned to put my true self second, but at the same time, I couldn’t accept that.” Redefining affordable luxury for Hispanic Gen-Z FAV QUOTE: “A bold attempt is half success.” FAV FOOD: Mexican. PET PEEVE: Passive-aggressive behavior. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia. HAPPY PLACE: My brand showroom in Mexico City […]
Giorgio Barnabò
“Let’s build a place so horizontal that everyone can have access to information that is currently held only by majority groups.” Embracing challenges to alter knowledge sharing FAV FOOD: Pasta. FAV CITY: Italy. FAV QUOTE: “In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag.” – W. H. Auden. CELEB […]
Haz Hubble
“We want to be the relationship operating system.” Building deeper human connections with AI FAV FOOD: Steak. FAV COUNTRY: Portugal. FAV QUOTE: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” CELEB CRUSH: Tom Holland + Zendaya. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m a big drum n’ bass fan. FROM TIMID TO […]
Spencer Hoddeson
“The beverage industry is competitive, but it’s a space that would benefit the most from bringing in a queer perspective.” Shaking up the beverage industry with Gay Water FAV FOOD: Thai drunken noodles. FAV COUNTRY: Italy. FAV QUOTE: “As human beings, we have a natural compulsion to fill empty spaces.” – Will Shortz. CELEB CRUSH: […]
Jaron Luttich
“In a way, my identity gave me access to a subset of my customers in a very authentic way.” Creating legal tech with authenticity & innovation FAV FOOD: Peking Duck. FAV COUNTRY: Spain. CELEB CRUSH: Josh Hartnett. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: The Sound of Music is my favorite movie. A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY. When Jaron Luttich […]
Jero Beccar
“Tap into your true self and whatever that means because the only way to generate trust with early-stage team members and investors is to be genuine.” Embracing empathy to change mental health care FAV FOOD: Indian. FAV COUNTRY: Ireland. CELEB CRUSH: Wentworth Miller. FAV QUOTE: “The venture-backed CEO journey can be summarized as a series […]
Tom Aulet
“The more you can bring your whole self to the role, the more people will connect with you and be inspired by you.” FAV QUOTE: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” FAV FOOD: Chicken parm. FAV COUNTRY: Spain. PET PEEVE: Performative behavior. HAPPY PLACE: In a Brooklyn bar with pals eating and drinking. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: […]
2023 Presented with Pride
2ND EDITION Here is the 2023 collection of 100 incredible and inspiring LGBTQIA+ venture-backed entrepreneurs featured in this year’s Gaingels 100. Gaingels 100 2023 Gaingels 100 2024 Gaingels 100 2022 Gaingels One Hundred 2023 Edition The Gaingels 100 is not a ranked list, but rather a collection of amazing, accomplished and inspiring venture-backed, LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs. […]