We are incredibly proud of our Growth Lead, Kayla Ladis, for representing EqualReach and pitching our mission at the recent AWS and Techstars Impact Accelerator Bootcamp.
Alongside our Founder and CEO, Giselle Gonzales, Kayla attended this immersive, two-day programme, designed to support underrepresented founders in building bold, innovative solutions. It provided an invaluable platform to accelerate our mission of connecting organisations with highly skilled refugee and displaced talent.
For both Kayla and Giselle, this was a meaningful full-circle moment. Having previously worked in the Social Impact space at Amazon, they returned to the AWS ecosystem in a new capacity—championing EqualReach’s innovative platform. The week was spent engaging with a community of inspiring founders, mentors, investors, and industry experts, gaining actionable insights to fast-track growth and innovation.
Pitching EqualReach’s Mission
A standout moment was Kayla being selected to pitch EqualReach during the final showcase. Presenting our vision for impact sourcing in front of a room full of mentors and strategic partners reinforced the importance of connecting businesses with refugee and displaced talent. This opportunity not only elevated our platform but also demonstrated how social impact and business growth can go hand in hand, creating dignified, digital livelihood opportunities for displaced communities worldwide.
Accelerated Growth and Strategic Insights
The AWS and Techstars partnership offers far more than a showcase; it’s a rigorous programme focused on essential startup development. Our team benefited from expert-led workshops, including:
- Customer Discovery & Product-Market Fit – Understanding the right audience and validating solutions.
- Creating Your Go-to-Market Plan – Learning how to launch and position products effectively.
- Winners Mindset in Fundraising – Cultivating the mindset for overcoming challenges and leading successfully.
- Building Smarter with AI – Leveraging AI and no-code tools for rapid product optimisation.
These strategic learnings align directly with EqualReach’s goal: to provide organisations with high-quality, cost-effective project teams while maximising social impact.
Join Us in Creating Inclusive Opportunities
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the AWS Startups and Techstars teams for hosting such an energising and impactful week. The mentorship, connections, and resources gained will be invaluable as we continue to scale EqualReach’s platform, enabling inclusive, measurable impact through business and ensuring refugee talent is recognised and utilised globally.
If your organisation is ready to create meaningful opportunities and work with highly skilled refugee and displaced professionals, you can submit a project via EqualReach today: https://app.equalreach.io/signup?c=on.
Take the next step in making your social impact measurable and inclusive.
EqualReach remains committed to empowering organisations to access talented refugee and displaced professionals, driving innovation, growth, and sustainable social impact.
