Brian Lucksinger

Building Community & The Future of Connection @ Grindr

New York, New York, United States

About

Passionate about human connection, human performance, experience design, and venture capital :) I am currently working at Gaingels (a leading LGBTQIA+/Allies investment syndicate and one of the largest and most active private investors in North America) leading the community division including 4,700+ investor members, 2,500+ portfolio companies, and 150+ venture capital partners. I am responsible for the areas of Investor Relations, Portfolio Services, Marketing & Events, and our Venture Inclusion Program.

Experience

  • Grindr (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Community & Special Projects
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      Building community and the future of connection for the global gayborhood.

    • Consultant
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Working alongside the leadership team at Grindr to create the next generation of LGBTQIA+ connection and community.

  • Gaingels (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Advisor, Community
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      Continuing my work as an advisor with Gaingels on community strategy growth and engagement.

    • Vice President, Community & Special Projects
      Mar 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Director, Community & Special Projects
      Sep 2021 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Membership Committee at The Ned
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Consultant at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
    Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

    At the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, I collaborate with founders, investors, and corporate partners to accelerate entrepreneurial success. My work focuses on building inclusive communities, fostering meaningful connections, and creating opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs to access mentorship, capital, and strategic resources. My current primary program is the Milestone Circles, where I facilitate group engagement for 60+ entrepreneurs to set goals, collaborate, stress test, and share resources.

  • Member at Proud Ventures
    Nov 2021 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Changing the narrative on LGBTQ+ Investors A grassroots community of LGBTQ+ VCs & angel investors in the UK. Building relationships and driving change in the industry