“It’s too often people with disabilities think there’s little hope. It may be scary, but focus on your mission.” 

AJ Martens started his company, Don’t Burn the Day Media, because he was passionate about podcasting and production. He didn’t stop his disability from letting him chase his dream. And now, he provides inspiring content for people with disabilities.

After graduating from our Business Accelerator, AJ said the best thing he took from the program was the ability to perfect his business pitch — a skill that prepared him perfectly for his college exam a few years later. 

“I pretty much knew what they were expecting in my bachelor’s program for film because it was the same pitch that I had to do for Synergies Work.” 

It’s thanks to our generous sponsors that AJ (and the other founders in his cohort) were able to go through the Accelerator and gain invaluable business skills at zero cost to them.

This is your chance to help us give the same opportunity to every founder who qualifies for our programs. Every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting an entrepreneur with disabilities as they take bold steps in their business. 

Giving Tuesday is on December 2 – have you made your plan yet?