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Leanne Pittsford is a queer entrepreneur best known for founding Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, a community and conference platform created to increase visibility, opportunity, and safety for LGBTQ people in the technology sector. By convening thousands of LGBTQ technologists and allies, the organization has highlighted issues such as workplace discrimination, funding gaps for queer founders, and the importance of inclusive product design. Pittsford has also elevated intersectional voices—women, trans people, and people of color—within tech leadership pipelines. Her work frames networking and mentorship as advocacy, building pathways to jobs, capital, and influence while celebrating queer identity as an asset.

Quote: “Take more risks. Life is about making choices. Say yes and figure out the details later.”