Disabled Tech Founders Selected for 2Gether-Internationals Fall 2023 Cohort, Powered by Comcast NBCUniversal
Summary
"Our partnership with Comcast to make the Fall 2023 Cohort so robust goes beyond financial backing, as their support also enables 2GI and our participating Founders to more meaningfully and equitably engage with the entrepreneurship ecosystem at-large. "Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Cohort for embarking on what I know will be an unforgettable experience," said Juan Otero, Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Comcast NBCUniversal. • , Founder of Chalice Premium, a beverage brand catering to the home mixologist with a discerning taste, a desire for quality, and a passion for entertaining; also on offer are low-alcohol and no-alcohol options. Due to both systemic obstacles and antiquated biases in the workforce, entrepreneurship has become an increasingly viable option for people with disabilities to embark on a meaningful career path. 2GIs Cohorts aim to set the stage for visionary founders from the Disability Community to access the support and the investment capital they need and deserve to take their respective start-ups to the next level.