Investing In Accessibility

Kelvin Crosby & Chris Maher

English Business Entrepreneurship Investing Technology

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Episodes 29

Avg. Duration 37m

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Since Jan 2025

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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84%

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About This Podcast

We aren't waiting for change, we are investing in it. Investing in Accessibility is dedicated to exploring the intersection of accessibility, entrepreneurship, and impact investing. Join hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher as they speak with entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are focused on empowering people with disabilities and creating a more accessible world.

Kelvin Crosby is CEO of Smart Guider Inc., which develops navigation technology enabling deafblind individuals to travel independently. Known as The DeafBlind Potter, he funded his first invention, the See Me Cane, through pottery sales. Kelvin lives with Usher Syndrome type 2 and is a staunch advocate for accessibility.

Chris Maher is the Founder & General Partner at Samaritan Partners, a public benefit venture fund that invests in the disability sector. Chris founded Samaritan after spending 25 years as an operator and multi-time CEO at a variety of venture capital-backed companies, and 20 years raising two daughters with disabilities.

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Recent Episodes

S2E4 CES 2026 Panel: Investing in Accessibility

Feb 24, 2026 40m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher take you behind the scenes at CES in Las Vegas—where accessibility took a major step forward with the first-ever…

S2E3 The Three B's of Amazon: Lauren Lobrano, Head of Accessibility and Global Disability Inclusion IXT group

Feb 10, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with Lauren Lobrano, Head of Accessibility and Global Disability Inclusion at Amazon’s Inclusive…

S2E2 Are ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Accessible? A Revealing Conversation with Joe Devon

Jan 26, 2026 28m Transcript

In this in-person episode of Investing in Accessibility, Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher are joined by returning guest Joe Devon—accessibility pioneer, GAAD co-founder, and longtime technologist—for a…

S2E1 CES All-Stars: Disability Startups and the Future of Accessibility

Jan 12, 2026 46m Transcript

In this “CES All-Stars” episode, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher team up as they track down the most exciting accessibility innovations on the CES Expo floor. From the company that helped…

S1E25 Investing in Accessibility: Year-End Wrap-Up with Kelvin & Chris

Dec 22, 2025 27m Transcript

In this special year-end episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead.As 2025 comes to a close, Kelvin and Chris…

S1E24 From Deficit to Advantage: Angela Lean, Senior Accessibility Program Lead at Microsoft

Dec 02, 2025 46m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with Angela Lean, Senior Accessibility Program Lead at Microsoft, for a powerful conversation about…

S1E23 RALLY Innovation 2025: Accessible Innovation Panel

Nov 12, 2025 50m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher kick off the holiday season with something special: a recorded panel from the RALLY Innovation Conference in…

S1E22 Raising Resilience: A Father–Daughter Journey Through Disability

Oct 28, 2025 51m Transcript

In this episode, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome a very special guest: Chris’s oldest daughter, Charlotte Maher—an EMT-turned-emergency management professional whose life with spastic…

S1E21 The Power of Storytelling: A Conversation with Cara Yar Khan, CEO of The Purple Practice

Oct 14, 2025 47m Transcript

Join hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher for an inspiring conversation with Cara Yar Khan, founder & CEO of The Purple Practice, former UNICEF humanitarian, filmmaker, and fierce disability…

S1E20 Inside The Accessibility Lab: Shaping the Future of Accessible Hospitality

Sep 29, 2025 32m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher explore how The Accessibility Lab at The Schoolhouse Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is transforming…

S1E19 50 Years of Innovation: Chris Soukup, CEO of Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)

Sep 15, 2025 44m Transcript

In this inspiring episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with Chris Soukup, CEO of Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), for a powerful conversation…

S1E18 There's Always a Way: The Remarkable Journey of Mike May

Sep 02, 2025 41m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome Mike May—entrepreneur, Paralympic athlete, navigation technology pioneer, and, as Chris calls him, “the most…

S1E17 From Compliance to Value: A Conversation With Josh Miller, Co-CEO of 3Play Media

Aug 18, 2025 48m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher dive into the evolution of accessibility tech with Josh Miller, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of 3Play Media—a leading media…

S1E16 Wawability Summit: Panel Discussion on Design, Capital, and Impact

Aug 04, 2025 36m Transcript

In this dynamic episode of Investing in Accessibility, Host Kelvin Crosby introduces a special panel session from the Wawability 2025 Summit, celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities…

S1E15 From Academia to Prosthetic Innovation: Levin Sliker, Co-Founder & CEO of Point Designs

Jul 21, 2025 47m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome Levin Sliker, co-founder and CEO of Point Designs, a pioneering company that creates durable, 3D-printed…

S1E14 From Personal to Professional: Ben Ogilvie, Head of Accessibility at ArcTouch

Jul 07, 2025 32m Transcript

In this powerful episode of Investing in Accessibility, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome Ben Ogilvie, Head of Accessibility at ArcTouch and board member of the GAAD Foundation. Ben shares…

S1E13 Accessibility Sensei: Larry Goldberg on Innovation, Impact, and Inclusion

Jun 23, 2025 38m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, we sit down with Larry Goldberg—media pioneer, policy shaper, and trusted advisor to the next generation of accessibility innovators. Larry shares his…

S1E12 Navigating Disability, Policy & Progress: AnnMarie Killian, CEO of TDIforAccess

Jun 09, 2025 50m Transcript

In this powerful episode, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with AnnMarie Killian, CEO of TDIforAccess, to explore her personal journey as a deaf woman and longtime advocate for…

S1E11 Purpose and Profit: Inside Samaritan Partners' Investment Strategy

May 27, 2025 43m Transcript

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher dive deep into the investment process at Samaritan Partners, exploring how they evaluate businesses in the…

Digital Accessibility: A Conversation with Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer, AudioEye

May 12, 2025 34m Transcript

In this powerful episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with digital accessibility pioneer Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye and…

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How many episodes does Investing In Accessibility have?

Investing In Accessibility has published 29 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Investing In Accessibility is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.