Women receive a 2.3% of venture capital funding, and LGBTQ+ founders receive a reported 1% of venture capital funding. How does one go about creating and chasing their dreams, charting new territories and shaking up industries without getting bogged down by the systems? Tune into my conversation with Abby Sugar, where she shares her journey of entrepreneurship, and how she continues to focus on her own growth and development by doing the inner work. Her story is nothing but awe inspiring, and Play Out Apparel's mission and values is one to follow for all socially conscious entrepreneurs.

Abby's Bio below:

Abby Sugar is the Founder and CEO of Play Out Apparel, an omnichannel gender-equal streetwear and underwear brand. She graduated from The Founder Institute and is proud to be an FI Select Portfolio company, the top 2% of their companies. As an outgoing, unapologetically queer startup founder, she strives to be a leading voice in and for the LGBTQ+ community. Abby’s entrepreneurial spirit and unique personal style give her an outsider’s advantage in the world of fashion and DTC startup ecosystem.