Proudly Enabling
Bold Humans.

About Start Proud

We're Canada's largest 2SLGBTQIA+ network of students, early-career, and established professionals and enable better professional outcomes at every stage in someone's career.

Our community is built on the foundation that having people in your corner makes the difference and creating spaces for connections builds a stronger, more resilient, and diverse Canada.

About
12+

Events each year

60+

Volunteer staff

20

Years running

Success hinges on having people in your corner...like us
For students & young professionals

Get a preview of the conversations and skills you’ll dive into at OOBS. From big ideas shaping business to hands-on career advice, here’s a taste of what’s on the agenda this year.

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For partners & employers

Connect with the next generation of future leaders, or build your professional network amongst our 1,500+ national members. We're fully volunteer led and our partners enables the delivery of our programs.

Featured Start Proud initiatives

We run annual programming designed to spark curiosity, enable safe spaces, build new skills, and establish relationships.

Conference

Out on bay street

Canada's premier 2SLGBTQIA+ professional conference. Connect with 100+ employers, compete in case competitions, and build the network that builds your career.

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Awards gala

Leaders to be proud of

Our annual gala celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals making an impact across Canada. Nominate a leader. Celebrate excellence. Get inspired.

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