There is no reliable data on the contributions of LGBTQ entrepreneurs. However, the gender gap between privileged men and underprivileged groups in terms of pay, e.g., has been well documented and continues to hinder innovation and job creation in the US. Moreover, the Wall Street Journal in late 2018 reported on the equity gap between women and male employees at start-ups, with the former earning just 47 cents on the dollar. To address disparities like these, JPMorgan Chase is working with StartOut to bridge that gap and provide equal access for underrepresented groups. Ted Archer, head of Small Business Forward for JPMorgan Chase, stated: "Creating an environment where all Americans have a chance to share in economic opportunity requires collaboration of business, government, nonprofit and other civic organizations. Getting reliable data in near real-time will enable decision-makers to make data-driven investments to spur growth, and we are proud to support StartOut in this ground breaking endeavor."