Meet Our Participants

Committed to building technologies that empower the next generation, these entrepreneurs are at the forefront of innovation, creating solutions that resonate with and positively affect BIPOC, Latino, and LGTBQIA+, and the intersection of these identities. Their personal journeys enrich their perspectives, fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated and innovation knows no boundaries.
Accelerator 2024 Innovators
Our Alumni
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Kinstead empowers nurse practitioners to launch and grow private practices, bringing healthcare back into communities. Our AI-powered platform streamlines operations and compliance so clinicians can focus on delivering family-centered, integrated care—accessible in every neighborhood. This is the future of community-based, patient-driven healthcare.
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Local Civics connects students to powerful civic learning and community leadership experiences. By leveraging technology and using game-based learning, Local Civics incentivizes and empowers students to become active citizens in their communities and learn about social issues that are important to them.
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Lyminal is a behavioral health R&D studio building digital products that help young people access talk therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and real-world community through gamified and AI-driven experiences. Our work spans web, iOS, and platforms like Discord, all designed to lower barriers to mental health support. Our flagship product, HeyBro, now in alpha, offers a 24/7 phone call–based AI companion that listens, encourages, and provides resources to young men navigating stress, transition, or simply needing someone to talk to. Our iOS app HeyThere is in closed beta and open to public October 2025.
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Neolth, is a mobile app that integrates technology with youth voices to provide mental health support for students globally. The company boasts a youth ambassador network spanning 35 states and 20 countries. Neolth has been named one of the top global solutions for youth mental health by the World Economic Forum.
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Novelly is an ed-tech nonprofit creating space both online and offline for teens to have courageous conversations that lead to social change. Novelly’s work curates collections of stories written for youth that humanize the issues of our time, from climate change to immigration reform to anti-Black racism.
Where we brought together 600+ stakeholders, both in person and online. This diverse community converged to forge connections, ignite creativity, and unite in their shared dedication for youth well-being. Our attendees included visionary innovators shaping the digital landscape, young leaders, influential figures in sectors like healthcare, government, and technology, and individuals driven by a deep passion for fostering digital well-being.
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