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September 26, 2024 24 mins

Our 13th Annual StartOut Awards is right around the corner! Check out our special episode with Vivienne Ming, recipient of our 2024 Trailblazer Award and Co-founder of Socos Labs.

Join us on October 10 in NYC as we honor Vivienne along with our LGBTQ+ entrepreneur community. 


About Vivienne Ming:

Vivienne Ming, theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, and mother of two, is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, and the New York Times. Her AI inventions have launched a dozen companies and nonprofits with a focus on human potential: education, workforce, and health.

A self-described "professional mad scientist", Vivienne founded The Human Trust to fight some of the world's most pressing problems, and she travels the world sharing the stories of these astonishing projects. 

In her free time, Vivienne works to design AI systems to help treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. She sits on the boards of numerous companies and nonprofits, including UC Berkeley's Neurotech Collider Hub and RFK Human Rights. LinkedIn


About the 13th Annual StartOut Awards

Get your ticket & join us in NYC on October 10th!⁠

The StartOut Awards is the premier celebration of the nation’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community. Our signature event recognizes outstanding LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across industries.

By recognizing and honoring business leaders for outstanding representation of the LGBTQ+ community, the StartOut Awards bring further visibility and prominence to the dynamic, innovative, and exceptionally diverse field of LGBTQ+ community members fueling the American entrepreneurial spirit. 

Join us on October 10th in NYC as we honor Vivienne Ming (Trailblazer Award) along with Perrin Quarshie (Next Generation Award), Tristan Schukraft (Leadership Award), & Fearless Fund (Advocate Award).


Follow Startout on Instagram @startoutcommunity and LinkedIn.

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