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Program Progress!

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We’re thrilled to share that our 2024 Accelerator program is making great progress! The past few weeks have been packed with excitement, as both Accelerator cohorts have been busy forging connections, attending expos, and exchanging innovative ideas.
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In this edition of Accelerator Updates, we highlight some of the best moments from the past few weeks and share insights from Emma Earley on why the Kickstart phase is crucial for startup success.

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Cohort Updates 🚀

Spotlight on the Founders Shaping Disability Tech

We’re excited to introduce our new Startup Spotlight series! These brief conversations showcase founders from our Accelerator program, where they share their mission and a fun fact about their journey. First up is Capella Design, a Canadian startup reimagining home safety and assistive products as beautiful furniture.

Stay tuned for more Startup Spotlights on our socials and website!

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Startups Accelerating with Connections and Ideas!

July and August buzzed with activity for our 2024 Accelerator cohorts!

The Global Cohort came together at Canva Space in Sydney, where founders from our Accelerator, including SpendAble, CareWindow, and Launcher Alumni BYSTORM Beauty, Embodify, and Button, shared their game-changing ideas. This event was a powerful reminder of the impact community has in driving innovation.

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The momentum continued at the Sydney Disability Expo, where our Global Cohort startups made meaningful connections and even secured early sales!

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Meanwhile, our US Cohort reunited for an in-person Kickstart retreat, expertly led by our US Director, Molly Lazarus, with invaluable support from coaches Samuel Lazarus, Laura Andersen, and Thane Hunt. This retreat was a fantastic chance for everyone to reconnect, bond with coaches, and explore engaging sessions.

The Kickstart feedback was positive, with one founder sharing,

"It was a beautiful reframe of everything we've done up to this point and brought additional clarity - other programs we've been in have often brought more disillusion."

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Program Insights 💡

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How Kickstart Fuels Startups

Curious how our Accelerator helps startups succeed? In this new blog titled, "How Kickstart Fuels Startups in our Accelerator Program", Emma Earley, our Head of Accelerator Programs, shares how the Kickstart phase sets the foundation for growth. From deep-dive sessions to networking events, Kickstart is all about preparing startups for their Accelerator journey.

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‍Community Highlights 💜

New Mentor Moments

We’re back with more Remarkable Mentor Moments!

This time, Alan Jones shares how mentorship at Remarkable is about more than advice - it’s about making the world a better place. We also reconnect with Danny Hui, founder of Sameview and a Remarkable 2019 alumni, who has come full circle from creating a platform to now giving back as a mentor.

These stories highlight the key role our mentors play in our Remarkable community - don’t miss them!

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