A space for racialized queer founders to create without boundaries - Out East

The Objective

Racialized queer founders are often overlooked in mainstream entrepreneurship spaces—not because they lack ideas, but because the system wasn’t built with them in mind.

Out East exists to change that.

Powered by the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), this program helps racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ founders in Atlantic Canada explore entrepreneurship through community, financial literacy, and identity-affirming support. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just the tools, spaces, and guidance to help you build something real.

Whether you’re starting with a spark or ready to grow something bigger, Out East offers a place to belong—and a path forward.

Info Session

Missed the live info session? Don’t worry — you can still catch the replay from Tuesday, August 26. In the session, we walk you through what to expect from the program, answer common questions, and hold space to explore what support might be most meaningful as you consider entrepreneurship. You’ll also get a glimpse of the community you’ll be joining — because this isn’t just a program, it’s a space to connect.

👉 Watch the recording to get the full experience.

What’s In It For You

• Curated curriculum and workshops built to support your growth at every stage
• 1:1 support and monthly office hours with a dedicated Founder Growth Coach
• Live, online conversations with queer and allied leaders in business
• Structured accountability to move your idea or product forward
• Visibility and access through Tribe’s national ecosystem
• A tight-knit, identity-affirming cohort of racialized queer founders across Atlantic Canada

Who Can Apply?

You’re eligible if you:

• Identify as a racialized and 2SLGBTQIA+ person
• Live in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, or Prince Edward Island)
• Are interested in exploring entrepreneurship, whether you have an idea, a side hustle, or an existing business

📌 No business experience, pitch deck, or registration required — just the willingness to learn, connect, and build.

Program format

Here’s how the Out East experience comes to life — a blend of community connection, practical learning, and expert guidance to support you every step of the way, including one virtual Founder Fundamentals workshop each month.

OUT EAST COMMUNITY

• Monthly office hours with Founders Success Coach
• Community-driven activations
• Participation in partner-led experiences

FORUM

• Founder-focused talk series
• Online, live webinar conversation with queer and allied leaders

Founder Fundamentals Sessions

• Orientation + Entrepreneurial Pathways
• Business and Finance
• Go-to-market Strategies
• The Art of Fundraising
• Entrepreneurship, Identity and Mental Health
• Finding, Funding and Hiring Talent
• Venture Capital Basics
• Entrepreneurial Tax Planning
• The Power of Advisory
• Entrepreneurial Tax Planning

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