Disrupting the Investment Space for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Have you ever wondered why entrepreneurs with disabilities are so underrepresented in the startup world? In this episode of "The Angel Next Door Podcast," host Marcia Dawood explores this thought-provoking question with her guest, Diego Mariscal.  Diego, who was born with cerebral palsy, is a passionate advocate for disability-focused entrepreneurship. As the founder of an accelerator program for founders with disabilities, Diego shares his insights and experiences to shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by this community. Diego Mariscal, a pioneer and disruptor in the disability space, joins Marcia to discuss the immense potential of entrepreneurship among people with disabilities. With 1 billion individuals having a disability, Diego highlights the untapped market and the need for inclusive investment practices. He shares his personal journey as both an entrepreneur and an advocate, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating disabilities as a form of diversity.  The episode delves into Diego's efforts to create an ecosystem for disabled entrepreneurs, the significance of Disability Pride Month, and his plans for a groundbreaking micro fund focused on funding startups led by individuals with disabilities. To get the latest from Diego Mariscal, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-mariscal-6363787a/Check out Diego's Tedx Talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVG94W0gBPcWatch Diego's GMA segment - https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/GMA3/video/organization-support-disabled-people-mentorship-101872639Keely Cat-Wells  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keelycatwells/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood