What we’re about
About Our Group:
We at 2GI hope you’ll be able to join us to meet entrepreneurs with disabilities and exchange ideas about how we can contribute towards a more equitable world. Speakers and attendees include entrepreneurs and experts committed to:
- expanding businesses and accommodation for people with disabilities
- starting a non-profit organization
- building brand, confidence, and social media strategies to raise awareness.
This group is a great opportunity to make friends, come together as a community, and learn about various resources from the disability community.
As a group, we meet weekly via Google Meet. We also post events throughout the month that the community might be interested in.
Hope to see you at our next MeetUp.
**Disability Startup Network is a program of 2Gether-International a 501c3 not-for-profit.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Disability StartUP Network-2GI: Virtual StakeholdersLink visible for attendees
2Gether-International (2GI), the world’s largest accelerator for disabled founders, is relaunching virtual stakeholder engagements in Spring 2025.
Come be in community with us & invite others– all are welcome.
### How the DSN Stakeholder Calls Work:
Entrepreneurs, funders, founders, supporters and those curious about being any or many of those things are encouraged to join! Each time we meet we will cover different aspects of disability-driven innovation, with either guest speakers or 2GI staff covering key aspects of the entrepreneurial, and the entrepreneurial funding journey.
We invite you to:
- Sign up for sessions here
- Follow 2GI on LinkedIn, Instagram
- Consider joining or supporting (donating to) a 2GI cohort program
- Check back on this event listing for new dates as they are added
### Why Keep Engaging with the DSN?
Movements are born of community, thrive through community, and give back to community. Something that is evergreen and ever more important today. We know entrepreneurs fundamentally need networks and access to capital, and critically through developed networks entrepreneurs find early, transformational opportunities to access capital.
2GI was born through the undimmable entrepreneurial spirit of Founder Diego Mariscal and the collective will of literally thousands of partners, collaborators, friends, family, and entrepreneurs who gathered to define, refine, and uplift this shared vision. We are gathering again—with stakeholders across the world—as members of the movement accelerate our momentum, narrow in on important networking and funding opportunities, and recommit to building relentlessly, together.
- May 12 — Customer Discovery: Knowing Your Market
Customers are co-creators in innovation. In this discussion, we'll explore how Disabled Founders find their first customers, build trust, and adapt based on community feedback. Join us to swap strategies, share challenges, and connect through real-world experiences building disability-centered businesses.
Questions or feedback? Please reach out to Kate Mereand, Partnerships Lead, at Kate@2Gether-International.org.
Accessibility
**To request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the event, please be sure to reach out to Kate@2Gether-International.org at least one business day in advance (the Friday before) so that we may process the request to secure interpretation. Thank you! - Disability StartUP Network-2GI: Virtual StakeholdersLink visible for attendees
2Gether-International (2GI), the world’s largest accelerator for disabled founders, is relaunching virtual stakeholder engagements, Mondays at noon, in spring 2025.
Come be in community with us & invite others– all are welcome.
### How the DSN Stakeholder Calls Work:
Entrepreneurs, funders, founders, supporters and those curious about being any or many of those things are encouraged to join! Each time we meet we will cover different aspects of disability-driven innovation, with either guest speakers or 2GI staff covering key aspects of the entrepreneurial, and the entrepreneurial funding journey.
We invite you to:
- Sign up for sessions here
- Follow 2GI on LinkedIn, Instagram
- Consider joining or supporting (donating to) a 2GI cohort program
- Check back on this event listing for new dates as they are added
### Why Keep Engaging with the DSN?
Movements are born of community, thrive through community, and give back to community. Something that is evergreen and ever more important today. We know entrepreneurs fundamentally need networks and access to capital, and critically through developed networks entrepreneurs find early, transformational opportunities to access capital.
2GI was born through the undimmable entrepreneurial spirit of Founder Diego Mariscal and the collective will of literally thousands of partners, collaborators, friends, family, and entrepreneurs who gathered to define, refine, and uplift this shared vision. We are gathering again—with stakeholders across the world—as members of the movement accelerate our momentum, narrow in on important networking and funding opportunities, and recommit to building relentlessly, together.
- May 19 — Business Money Basics: What You Need to Know
Financial fluency fuels impact. Together, we'll break down financial basics — from expenses to revenue models — and share practical advice for building ventures that are both sustainable and scalable. This is a peer learning space to ask questions, swap ideas, and build financial confidence as part of disability-driven entrepreneurship.
Questions or feedback? Please reach out to Kate Mereand, Partnerships Lead, at Kate@2Gether-International.org.
Accessibility
**To request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the event, please be sure to reach out to Kate@2Gether-International.org at least one business day in advance (so the Friday before) so that we may process the request to secure interpretation. Thank you! - Disability StartUP Network-2GI: Virtual StakeholdersLink visible for attendees
2Gether-International (2GI), the world’s largest accelerator for disabled founders, is relaunching virtual stakeholder engagements, Mondays at noon, in spring 2025.
Come be in community with us & invite others– all are welcome.
### How the DSN Stakeholder Calls Work:
Entrepreneurs, funders, founders, supporters and those curious about being any or many of those things are encouraged to join! Each time we meet we will cover different aspects of disability-driven innovation, with either guest speakers or 2GI staff covering key aspects of the entrepreneurial, and the entrepreneurial funding journey.
We invite you to:
- Sign up for sessions here
- Follow 2GI on LinkedIn, Instagram
- Consider joining or supporting (donating to) a 2GI cohort program
- Check back on this event listing for new dates as they are added
### Why Keep Engaging with the DSN?
Movements are born of community, thrive through community, and give back to community. Something that is evergreen and ever more important today. We know entrepreneurs fundamentally need networks and access to capital, and critically through developed networks entrepreneurs find early, transformational opportunities to access capital.
2GI was born through the undimmable entrepreneurial spirit of Founder Diego Mariscal and the collective will of literally thousands of partners, collaborators, friends, family, and entrepreneurs who gathered to define, refine, and uplift this shared vision. We are gathering again—with stakeholders across the world—as members of the movement accelerate our momentum, narrow in on important networking and funding opportunities, and recommit to building relentlessly, together.
- June 2 — Always Be Pitching: Telling Your Story
Storytelling is an entrepreneur’s superpower. This session invites Disabled Founders to reflect on and refine how we share our ventures with the world — from quick conversations to formal pitches. Come practice in a supportive space, learn from your peers, and celebrate the stories fueling disability-led innovation.
Questions or feedback? Please reach out to Kate Mereand, Partnerships Lead, at Kate@2Gether-International.org.
Accessibility
**To request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the event, please be sure to reach out to Kate@2Gether-International.org at least one business day in advance (so the Friday before) so that we may process the request to secure interpretation. Thank you!
