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.
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
Explore our CohortsThe 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.
Join Our GroupJoin 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.
Become a SponsorWhen 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.
Make a DonationWe 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.
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.
Annie brings the unique perspective that comes with 14 years of start-up experience. Her career is a patchwork quilt of industries including law, food service, fashion, music production, education, lifestyles, technology, and energy. She has been called a branding maven, a strategy superstar, and an operations sensei.
Kara has dedicated over five years to championing the rights and inclusion of individuals within the disability community. As someone who is partially blind, Kara is a passionate advocate, not only for herself but for countless others, striving to create a more equitable and inclusive society. Her lived experience and unwavering commitment fuel her advocacy, making her a powerful voice for change.
Santiago is a two-time founder with extensive experience in building and scaling startups. He is passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and community development. In his previous ventures, he led strategic growth and stakeholder engagement. Santiago is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive ecosystems.
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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The partnership will round out programming for the latest cohort of the District nonprofit, which provides resources and opportunities to more than 300 entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Read NowThis National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we teamed up with Google for Startups to launch our first-ever tech edition of the 2Gether-International Accelerator.
Read NowWith support from Google for Startups, 16 founders with disabilities were chosen out of nearly 200 applications, the process was very competitive.
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