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Making Space

Accessible talent acquisition and learning platform for Disabled talent

Problem to Solve

Lack of career pathways for Disabled individuals

Unique Solution

Develops employer-backed education for in-demand careers

About the Company

Making Space is demolishing employment barriers for Disabled professionals through their groundbreaking platform, which provides employer-specific training and education. Global employers such as Netflix and NBC Universal love Making Space because it gives them access to top disabled talent that is trained specifically for their roles.

  • Tackles the paradox where industries struggle to fill roles while highly-qualified Disabled talent remains underemployed
  • Creates pathways to sustainable careers through pre-vetted job opportunities
  • Partners with employers that recognize the increased retention and productivity of this undertapped talent pool
Industry
Edtech and Future of Work
location
California
Year Founded
2023
Year Invested
2024

Meet the
founding team

Keely Cat-Wells

Founder and CEO

​Keely Cat-Wells is the Founder and CEO of Making Space, bringing over 8 years of experience in disability advocacy and inclusive talent management. She previously founded C Talent, a talent agency representing Disabled artists, which increased disability representation in media and achieved a roster reach of over 50 million. Keely is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has served on the advisory board of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, specializing in advancing the rights of Disabled people.