Program Wrap-Up and Celebrations!
Our startups have officially completed the 2024 Accelerator program, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the achievements and celebrations!
In this edition of Accelerator Updates, we’re highlighting some of the most memorable moments from Demo Day and the past few weeks. Plus, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Matt Pierri, shares valuable lessons he’s learned as a Disability Tech startup founder, and how he’s using that experience to guide our community in his role at Remarkable.
Don’t forget to follow the 2024 Accelerator startups on social media and show your support as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey!
Cohort Updates 🚀
Launching the Future of Disability Tech: Highlights from Demo Day
We’re thrilled to announce that our startups have officially completed the 2024 Accelerator program! After 16 weeks of hard work, learning, and growth, they capped it off with an incredible Demo Day.
Demo Day is the highlight of our Accelerator program, where startups get to pitch their innovative ideas to investors and partners who can help take them to the next level. Both our US and Global cohorts delivered truly empowering pitches during their live Demo Days, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished!
For these founders, Demo Day isn’t just about pitching—it’s about launching their future and advancing Disability Tech. It’s also a moment to look back on the journey so far and gear up for the exciting growth ahead.
A Big Shout-Out to Our Demo Day Award Winners:
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- CareWindow – Telstra People’s Choice Award (Global Cohort)
- We Hear You – Solly Rodan Award (US Cohort)
Chosen by different voting audiences within our community, these two startups were acknowledged for their outstanding work within their respective cohorts. Along with all the startups from our 2024 Accelerator, we’re incredibly excited to follow where their journey takes them next!
Catch Up on Demo Day Highlights and BTS!
During Demo Day, each founder shared their startup pitch with a live audience, and you can check out some of the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments now!
You can also catch the US cohort’s pitches at the Remarkable US Virtual Demo Day on October 29th at 12PM Eastern. Register here to join.
Plus, we’ll be sharing videos of all the startup pitches online soon, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for updates as they become available.
Spotlight on the Founders
We’ve wrapped up the founder introductions in our Startup Spotlight series, giving you a quick introduction to the innovative thinkers shaping the future of Disability Tech.
In case you missed any, we’ve listed them here.
- Big Karma Startup Spotlight with Pascal Clarysse
- Capella Design Startup Spotlight with Kaly Ryan
- CareWindow Startup Spotlight with Henry Reed
- Clu Startup Spotlight with Cayelan Mendoza
- Leantime Startup Spotlight with Gloria Folaron
- Peak Medical Startup Spotlight with Hayley Saddington
- Spendable Startup Spotlight with Reece Miller
- We Hear You Startup Spotlight with Pierre Paul
- Wheel Pad Startup Spotlight with Julie Lineberger
Stay Connected and Show Your Support!
Make sure to follow the startups from our 2024 Accelerator on social media as they embark on the next phase of their journey!
Program Insights 💡
Learnings from a Disability Tech Founder and Our Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Explore the remarkable journey and lessons of Matt Pierri, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Founder/CEO of Sociability, in our latest blog!
As a Disability Tech founder and target user, Matt brings a unique perspective to Remarkable. His global experience and unexpected path into entrepreneurship have shaped his approach to solving real-world challenges and building inclusive solutions. In his role as EIR, he mentors startups, helping them navigate similar challenges and scale their impact.
Discover Matt’s journey and the valuable insights he brings to our community in our latest blog, "Lessons Learned from Disability Tech Entrepreneur Matt Pierri!"
Community Highlights 💜
Thank You to Our Remarkable Coaches
As we wrap up the Remarkable 2024 Accelerator program for both our US and Global cohorts, we want to give a big thank you to our incredible coaches who dedicated their time, expertise, and passion to helping our startups grow and thrive over the past 16 weeks.
- US Cohort Coaches: Sam Lazarus, Laura Andersen, Thane Hunt, Molly Lazarus
- Global Cohort Coaches: Cheryl Gledhill, Marina Harper, Warren Bingham, Annie Parker, James Stewart
Your guidance has been invaluable, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Remarkable community!
Progress Highlights from Our 2024 Startups
Catch the latest updates straight from our 2024 Accelerator startups!
- Patrick Glinski, co-founder of Capella Design, shared the story behind the New Selora Grab Bar, which later went viral - with Capella Design sharing the news on socials.
- CareWindow is currently exhibiting and giving demonstrations at the ACCPA National Conference Adelaide 23-25 October 2024
- Leantime was featured in episode 11 of the Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation podcast
- Peak Medical was named finalist for the InnovationAus 2024 Awards for Excellence - Paul Shetler ‘Disruptor of the Year’
- Hayley Saddington hosted an incredible panel at SXSW Sydney discussing women leading innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Startups Across Australia and India an AIBC Initiative.
- WheelPad L3C was featured in episode 13 of the Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation podcast
- We Hear You, Inc was featured in episode 17 of the Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation podcast
