Jackson Block
CEO
Jackson (he/him) is an investor and chief executive officer at LGBT+ VC, a global nonprofit organization committed to LGBTQ prosperity. He has been recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 and Pitchbook as a leading voice in VC and an advocate for economic opportunity.
Through LGBT+ VC, Block has written the plan to educate and encourage LGBTQ-community participation in technology and private market investing. The nonprofit's national summit, youth program, and advocacy initiatives are a few ways that they’re making a lasting impact for LGBTQ founders and funders. To-date, LGBT+ VC has successfully educated, trained, and convened 2,000 new and active LGBTQ investors. Jackson also serves as a strategic advisor to Antler & Schmidt Futures’ Refugee Entrepreneurship Program. His latest work has been profiled in Forbes, Inc, & TechCrunch.
