18 Founders with Disabilities participated in 2Gether-International’s accelerator program to prepare to launch a scalable product

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 2Gether-International (2GI), a global organization and network unlocking the potential of founders with Disabilities, congratulates PathStrider Mobility Founder and CEO Tony Ellis II, the winner of its Summer 2026 Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Cohort, powered by longtime partner Comcast. Ellis is a SMA Wheelchair User building the world’s first seated robotic independence platform for people with severe neuromuscular conditions.

The MVP Cohort featured a 10-week online course designed to help founders with Disabilities define and scope an MVP based on real customer data, develop a go-to-market strategy, and produce a pitch deck. Through step-by-step guidance, participants tested their products with real users, gathered feedback, and iterated quickly. Founders learned to reduce risk, maximize learning, and stay focused on solving real customer problems, preparing them to launch and deliver on their value propositions.

The accelerator program culminated in a pitch competition for four founders selected as finalists, offering these entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive $10,000 in seed funding. Representatives from Motley Fool Ventures, Diversity VC and Venture Builders were on hand to judge the competition. These finalists also included:

Emily Weinberg, Founder of SkipIt, a trauma-informed tool that helps viewers skip triggering scenes in shows & movies in real timeRachelle Orozco and Kristina Bagnoli, Co-Founders of 5Senses, a health and wellness app that helps people navigate social environmentsCrosTalk Founder Chris Akans, who won the audience’s choice award of $2500 for his custom hardware and software designed to restore the illusion of stereo audio for people with single sided deafness.

“Congratulations to our finalists, audience winner, and to Tony Ellis II for being named the winner of 2GI’s 2026 MVP Cohort Pitch Competition. PathStrider Mobility’s advanced solutions will help innovate the future of the accessible tech industry,” said 2Gether-International US Senior Program Manager Courtney “Coko” Eason.

“Each and every founder who participated in this year’s Cohort had a special opportunity to reimagine what’s possible across industries, creating solutions that advance accessibility, strengthen communities, and improve quality of life,” added Eason. “Their work reflects the power of inclusive innovation, and we’re proud to provide the tools, mentorship, and support that will help turn their ideas into scalable, market-ready ventures.”

This year’s 2GI Summer 2026 MVP Cohort Accelerator participants also included:

La Latch, Amdalat Jinadu, Co-FounderZeropoint, Corbin Fanning, FounderFit + In, Emily Shepard, FounderArushi Apparel, Gabriel Cardier, FounderPairably, Ioannis Spanoudakis, Founderally ID, Jakob Hytkken, FounderCubCare ASL, Joseline Garcia, FounderFlairya, Kim To, FounderSimpli Soap, Angela “Loopy”, FounderLuvLee Dating, Lee Eygabroad Jr., FounderPistachio Pay, Natasha Barber, FounderLater Gator, Raymond Chelf, FounderOA Assist, Tracy Martin-Wray, Founder

“At 2GI, we believe that some of the most impactful innovations come from lived experiences. With the support of our partner Comcast, founders in the Summer 2026 MVP Cohort were able to identify challenges, design solutions, and create businesses that can improve how people live, work, and connect,” said Diego Mariscal, 2Gether-International CEO and Founder. “We are proud to support innovators at this critical stage in their entrepreneurial journeys and provide the resources, mentorship, and networks they need to succeed.”

Additional features of the 2GI MVP Cohort included:

Virtual workshops tailored to the unique experiences of people with DisabilitiesCustom one-on-one coaching from accredited leadership coachesPeer-to-peer founder discussion and networking groupsWorld-class speakers and mentors in the entrepreneurship and/or Disability sectorConnections to investors and support for fundraising both during and post-program

2GI’s advanced programming is part of its extended partnership with longtime supporter Comcast, announced in May 2024. Comcast has pledged its continued organizational support by committing over $1 million USD to fuel 2GI’s programming through 2026. The funding helps equip start-up founders with Disabilities with the tools and resources they need to lead in their respective industries.

“At Comcast, we believe that innovation thrives when all entrepreneurs have equal opportunity to succeed,” said Gwyneth Gaul, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy at Comcast Corporation. “We are proud to be a longtime sponsor of 2Gether-International to help all founders access the resources, mentorship, and networks needed to successfully grow their businesses. We join in congratulating PathStrider Mobility and all of this year’s participants on their achievements.”

Since the organization’s inception, 2GI has supported over 1,400 startups, helping them raise approximately $84 million USD in combined investment, revenue, and acquisition proceeds. Their ventures span a wide range of industries and stages, demonstrating the power and potential of Disability-led innovation when given the right resources and support.

2GI’s mission and core programming remain focused on supporting Disabled Founders, and that continues to be central to the organization. At the same time, many of 2GI’s resources, such as webinars, toolkits, and educational content, are broadly accessible and benefit the wider entrepreneurial community.

For more information on 2Gether-International and its Accelerator Cohort programs, visit2Gether-international.org.

About 2Gether-International (2GI):

2Gether-International (2GI) is a global organization and network unlocking the potential of founders with Disabilities. 2GI turns Disability-led innovation into an engine for growth across entrepreneurship, capital, and workforce systems. As the world’s largest startup accelerator run by and for entrepreneurs with Disabilities, 2GI is redefining Disability as a competitive advantage in business. 2GI has supported over 1,400 startups, helping them raise over 84 million dollars in investment, revenue, and acquisitions. The organization itself has given more than half a million dollars in non-diluted capital to founders with Disabilities. 2GI was named to the first-ever Forbes Accessibility 100 list in 2025 and recognized again in 2026.

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The new solution connects donors directly with the items and resources nonprofits need most: making every contribution more transparent, personal and impactful.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MyRegistry.com announces the launch of its giving list tool, a modern platform that helps nonprofits communicate their most pressing needs and receive both requested in-kind items and monetary donations. The solution reflects a broader shift in charitable giving: today’s donors increasingly want to know where their contributions go and the difference they make. 

Built on a simple but powerful belief that Generosity Deserves Transparency™, the giving list tool enables nonprofits to create shoppable, shareable lists of priority items and funding needs. Donors can see exactly where their contributions are going, support causes with confidence and feel more connected to the impact they make.

Nonprofit giving lists address a real donor trust and transparency challenge. The platform connects donors directly to the in-kind needs identified by an organization, transforming charitable giving from an abstract transaction into a tangible act of impact because the greatest act of generosity is donating exactly what’s needed. Whether funding school supplies, hygiene kits, medical equipment, meals, or other essential resources, supporters can make a tangible impact by fulfilling specific requests.

“Generosity is most powerful when donors can see the impact they’re making,” said Nancy Lee, President at MyRegistry.com. “The giving list tool was created to bring greater transparency and trust to charitable giving. When a nonprofit tells supporters exactly what it needs and donors can directly fulfill those needs, everyone benefits. Organizations receive critical resources, and donors gain confidence knowing exactly where their giving goes.”

How The Giving List Tool Works

With a dynamic onboarding, nonprofits can quickly create a giving list featuring the specific items and monetary needs that support their mission. The enhanced intuitive setup process gets organizations up and running in minutes, and they can share their lists across their websites, email campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and social media channels.

Donors can then browse the giving list and choose how they want to help:

Purchase specific in-kind items requested by the organizationContribute to designated cash fundsSupport the needs that resonate most with them

By combining direct fulfillment of requested in-kind items with traditional monetary donations, this innovative platform helps nonprofits meet their full range of needs while strengthening trust and engagement with supporters.

A New Era of Needs-Based Giving

The launch of nonprofit giving list reflects a growing shift toward needs-based philanthropy, where donors get complete transparency into the impact of their giving. The rebrand shifts the focus from the mechanics of a registry to the purpose of giving itself, positioning MyRegistry.com at the forefront of a movement toward transparent, needs-based giving.

For nonprofits, the platform provides a simple, seamless way to communicate needs and receive critical resources. For donors, it promotes a more meaningful giving experience, aligning with evolving expectations around accountability and impact, and transforming giving into a visible act of impact.

Continuity for Existing Users

Existing organizations currently using MyRegistry.com’s Nonprofit Gift List will transition seamlessly to the giving list solution. All existing lists, links, functionality, and user data remain fully intact, requiring no action from organizations or donors.

Every aspect of nonprofit giving list experience is anchored in a single idea: generosity deserves transparency, and donors know exactly where their giving goes. That promise serves as the foundation for the platform’s commitment to transparency, trust, visible impact, and meaningful giving.

About MyRegistry.com

As the leading technology innovator in the gifting industry, MyRegistry.com redefines the art of giving. The platform’s unparalleled flexibility and innovation enable engaged couples, expectant parents, and gift list creators for all life’s gifting occasions, to effortlessly combine items from any store worldwide into one comprehensive registry and/or gift list. The advanced sync capability allows seamless integration of existing store registries, keeps gifts organized while preserving the benefits and perks of retailer-specific registries. MyRegistry.com‘s gift registry software expands product visibility, exposing retailers to high-intent gift shoppers, and drives incremental revenue, all with a seamless integration. Powered by its AI-driven growth strategy, MyRegistry.com streamlines the gifting process and transforms it into an expression of personal style and convenience. Whether for weddings, baby showers, non profits, or gift lists for any special occasion, MyRegistry.com makes gift-giving simple and personal, ensuring each moment is cherished.

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Fake IDs can look perfect. Real IDs shouldn’t have to.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After two years in stealth, AiID today unveiled Frictionless ID™, a credential intelligence platform built to improve a critical first step in identity verification: determining whether the ID itself is genuine.

Now operating at beta locations, AiID is taking on both sides of a costly problem: counterfeit credentials that get through and genuine IDs that get turned away.

In three product demonstration examples, enabling AiID’s intelligence layer changed a genuine ID from FAIL to PASS and two counterfeit IDs from PASS to FAIL.

“When a system repeatedly rejects genuine IDs, it does more than frustrate customers. It undermines confidence in the result,” said Brandon Currul, founder and CEO of AiID. “We built Frictionless ID™ to restore that confidence, with a clear objective: catch counterfeit credentials and stop unnecessarily rejecting genuine ones. Stop asking a good ID to prove it’s perfect.”

AiID has developed a proprietary intelligence layer that moves beyond how closely an ID resembles an ideal sample to evaluate the authenticity of the credential itself. Before facial matching, liveness or broader identity verification, its engine applies validated document intelligence to answer the question that comes first: Is this ID genuine?

The company’s commercialization strategy includes direct integrations, embedded licensing for identity and fraud-prevention platforms, and complete solutions combining credential intelligence with capture, biometrics and optional compliance services. The platform is designed to strengthen the systems businesses already use, not force them to start over.

AiID has demonstrated phone-image, API and end-to-end workflows. The company is now focused on scaling Frictionless ID™ for broader commercial availability.

AiID has begun investor discussions for its seed round. During Venture Atlanta week, the company will advance those conversations and explore commercial and integration partnerships to bring Frictionless ID™ to more businesses and verification platforms.

To arrange a demonstration or discuss investment and partnership opportunities, visit aiid.io/connect.

About AiID

AiID develops Frictionless ID™, proprietary credential intelligence built to strengthen document authentication and reduce friction across identity-verification workflows.

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Brandon Currul, Founder & CEO
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