2Gether-International

Flipping the Disability Narrative

We support disabled founders by connecting them with the resources they need to create thriving high growth, high impact startups. We’re challenging the entrepreneurial ecosystem at large to flip the narrative, and see disability as a competitive advantage for businesses.

Founder Cohorts

Since their start in 2019 our cohorts have provided founders with the tools and guidance to strengthen their pitch, connect with a network of funders, and build community with disabled entrepreneurs like themselves

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Disability Startup Network

The Disability Startup Network connects disabled entrepreneurs to exchange ideas about how we can contribute to a more equitable world. Join over 500 founders and industry leaders committed to expanding businesses and accommodation for people with disabilities.

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Partner With 2GI

Join our team of partners and collaborators to create lasting change for disabled founders. Sponsors empower us to maintain programs and expand the services we offer to connect with more entrepreneurs from around the world.

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Support 2GI

When you donate to 2Gether-International you’re joining a community of funders, philanthropists, and disability advocates who collectively make the work of 2GI possible. Become a donor today and help us flip the disability narrative for all.

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We Exist for Your Success

We support high-growth, high-impact startups led by people with disabilities.

At 2Gether-International we’re creating entrepreneurial communities, where peer support, expert mentorship, and a network of possibilities is within reach for Disabled Founders. We’re bringing together masters of industry and emerging leaders, committed to expanding businesses and accommodation for people with disabilities.

Our Programs

Our Team

Diego Mariscal

Founder & CEO

Disabled and proud, Diego seeks to navigate the relationship between disability advocacy, entrepreneurism, and sustainable impact. Since founding 2Gether-International in 2012 Diego has collaborated with multinational organizations, been recognized internationally for his work with the disability community, and attended global summits to advocate for entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Keevin O'Rourke

Managing Director

Keevin has managed and led over 10 startup accelerator programs and supported over 100 founders helping them both validate and scale their businesses. Early last year he was able to start and scale a startup to the point of acquisition. Being a practitioner has allowed him to both give tactical advice and see things from the founders perspective.

Denise Gray

Operations Manager

Denise Gray was born and raised in California and first trained in the medical field in the United States Navy. As a disabled Veteran she founded DKS Esthetics in 2008 before joining 2Gether-International. Denise’s extensive experience and care, paired with the commitment to help others makes her a valued asset to 2Gether’s team.

Coko Eason

Community Growth Manager

Coko's 10+ years of experience in the music and entertainment industry led her to being an expert at growing fan bases, followers, streams and more. She left the music industry and founded her own tech startup which was accepted into 2 accelerators. Coko now has a new passion to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses in unique and unconventional ways!

About 2GI

We connect disabled founders with the resources they need to thrive.

Disabled people are historically underserved by resources and programs targeting entrepreneurs. 2GI seeks to challenge the entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting founders with disabilities, and flipping the narrative to see disability as a competitive advantage for businesses.

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