Enabled Talent Expands Into the United States With Launch of “Enabled Veterans,” Addressing Structural Employment Barriers for Veterans With Disabilities




Enabled Talent Expands Into the United States With Launch of “Enabled Veterans,” Addressing Structural Employment Barriers for Veterans With Disabilities

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enabled Talent, a Canada-based inclusion and accessibility technology company, has announced its expansion into the United States with the launch of Enabled Veterans, a dedicated workforce initiative focused on improving employment outcomes for U.S. military veterans with disabilities.

The United States is home to approximately 18 million veterans, an estimated 30–35% of whom live with a service-connected disability. Despite extensive training, leadership experience, and highly transferable skills, veterans with disabilities continue to face persistent employment gaps driven by structural barriers—including inaccessible hiring systems, limited skills-translation mechanisms, and misalignment between employer practices and accommodation needs.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans with disabilities consistently experience lower labor-force participation rates than both non-disabled veterans and the general civilian population. These disparities are most pronounced among veterans with multiple or invisible disabilities and those transitioning into civilian employment within five years of service separation—persisting even amid ongoing labor shortages across key U.S. industries.

Enabled Veterans addresses these challenges through a systems-level workforce approach, rather than isolated job placement. The initiative operates across three integrated domains:

1. Employer systems — accessible recruitment, bias-aware screening, and inclusive onboarding
2. Veteran employment pathways — clearer translation of military experience into civilian roles, aligned with accommodation needs
3. Institutional alignment — collaboration with public agencies, educational institutions, and workforce partners to support long-term employment outcomes

“Veterans with disabilities are not underqualified—they are underserved by systems that were never designed with accessibility in mind,” said Sahil Gogna, Chief Growth Officer at Enabled Talent. “Enabled Veterans focuses on fixing the infrastructure around work so that veterans can compete on merit, not be filtered out by design.”

Enabled Talent’s U.S. expansion builds on its global mission: to make work accessible for 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide. The company’s AI-powered platform supports inclusive hiring, accommodation planning, and sustained workforce participation—helping governments and employers reduce exclusion-driven economic losses while strengthening labor-market resilience.

“Technology plays a critical role in whether access is enabled or denied,” said Jeby James, Chief Technology Officer at Enabled Talent. “We’re building systems that recognize real skills, respect accessibility needs, and integrate seamlessly into how employers already hire—so inclusion is practical, scalable, and measurable.”

Following the U.S. launch of Enabled Veterans, Enabled Talent plans to expand additional targeted initiatives supporting:

• Students with disabilities transitioning from education to employment
• Neurodivergent professionals navigating traditional hiring systems
• Individuals moving from public assistance into sustainable, competitive employment

Each initiative is aligned with workforce-development strategies, public-policy priorities, and measurable social and economic impact outcomes.

Enabled Talent was recently recognized by CEO Magazine as a Top Tech Innovator of the Year, reflecting growing international recognition of its evidence-based, policy-aligned approach to accessibility and workforce inclusion.

As it scales across the United States, Enabled Talent remains focused on its long-term vision: to redefine the future of work where disability is never a barrier to opportunity—and where inclusive systems drive both economic participation and social equity.

Call to Action

Enabled Talent invites government agencies, foundations, nonprofit organizations, employers, and workforce stakeholders to connect and explore partnership opportunities across policy alignment, pilot programs, data-driven workforce initiatives, and scalable inclusion strategies.

To learn more or initiate collaboration:

https://www.enabledveterans.org/

Sahil Gogna | Chief Growth Officer (CGO) | Email: sahil@enabledtalent.ca

Jeby James | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Email: jeby@enabledtalent.com

The Feed is Dying. Social Network Series Hits 1M Messages by Changing How You Share Online.




The Feed is Dying. Social Network Series Hits 1M Messages by Changing How You Share Online.

New York, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From Facebook’s News Feed to Snapchat’s Stories, users have had no shortage of ways to share content online. But lately, people have grown hesitant to share their most authentic moments due to the stigma of current social media. A new social network on iMessage recently hit one million messages by reapproaching how we share content online.

Series, the social network on iMessage, announced that today it has exchanged over 1 million messages while also reaching 10,000 daily active users – all without feeds, followers, or the anxiety that’s driven an entire generation away from public posting.

Series is the AI social network redefining human connection. Series operates directly in iMessage, calls, and other messaging platforms, and makes introductions based on users’ warm networks.

The milestone comes as social media faces an existential crisis. The head of instagram Adam Mosseri commented on a ‘paradigm shift’ away from public posting, with users increasingly retreating to direct messages and closed groups. For non-creators, the pressure to curate perfect content has made sharing feel like work rather than genuine human connection.

Series solves this by removing the concept of posting altogether. Users instead send a customizable message to a curated list of people within the platform, entirely on iMessage. The term series comes from the sequential approach the product takes to ensure a user’s message reaches the right people. Users have sent messages that have resulted in hired videographers, dates in Amsterdam and co-founding a business.

Series founders: Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow.

“Series emerged from the limitations of existing social platforms” says Nathaneo Johnson, CEO at Series. “We are all used to a feed where we express the best version of ourselves. But that rarely allows us to communicate our current state of expression – mainly due to the stigma of posting online. Series solves this by curating each interaction between your content and your audience to feel intimate and personal, something we couldn’t do before.”
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Series embraces this “paradigm shift” rather than fighting it. By living within iMessage and focusing on private, one-to-one introductions rather than public broadcasting, the platform gives people what they actually want from social media: meaningful connections in a meaningful setting.

The approach represents a fundamental rethinking of what social networking means. Rather than optimizing for engagement metrics and time spent on the platform, Series optimizes for meeting the right person at the right time. The one million message milestone isn’t about content consumption – it’s about conversations had, introductions made, and long-term relationships explored.

Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow founded Series their junior year at Yale University after watching an entire generation grow exhausted by platforms designed for engagement over genuine connection. Both still attending Yale University, this duo has raised $5.1 million to date, has been featured on this year’s Forbes 30 under 30, and is now scaling what began as a college-first platform into a national movement.

For a generation raised on social media but exhausted by its demands, Series offers something different: connection without performance, community without curation, and social networking that doesn’t require you to be perfect – just human.

Media images can be found here. 

About Series
Series is the AI social network redefining human connection. Series operates directly in iMessage, calls, and other messaging platforms, and makes introductions based on users’ warm networks. Series is hiring for a number of roles. Please visit https://series.so/ for more information or follow via LinkedIn.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact the Series press office on press@series.so

The Feed is Dying. Social Network Series Hits 1M Messages by Changing How You Share Online.




The Feed is Dying. Social Network Series Hits 1M Messages by Changing How You Share Online.

New York, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From Facebook’s News Feed to Snapchat’s Stories, users have had no shortage of ways to share content online. But lately, people have grown hesitant to share their most authentic moments due to the stigma of current social media. A new social network on iMessage recently hit one million messages by reapproaching how we share content online.

Series, the social network on iMessage, announced that today it has exchanged over 1 million messages while also reaching 10,000 daily active users – all without feeds, followers, or the anxiety that’s driven an entire generation away from public posting.

Series is the AI social network redefining human connection. Series operates directly in iMessage, calls, and other messaging platforms, and makes introductions based on users’ warm networks.

The milestone comes as social media faces an existential crisis. The head of instagram Adam Mosseri commented on a ‘paradigm shift’ away from public posting, with users increasingly retreating to direct messages and closed groups. For non-creators, the pressure to curate perfect content has made sharing feel like work rather than genuine human connection.

Series solves this by removing the concept of posting altogether. Users instead send a customizable message to a curated list of people within the platform, entirely on iMessage. The term series comes from the sequential approach the product takes to ensure a user’s message reaches the right people. Users have sent messages that have resulted in hired videographers, dates in Amsterdam and co-founding a business.

Series founders: Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow.

“Series emerged from the limitations of existing social platforms” says Nathaneo Johnson, CEO at Series. “We are all used to a feed where we express the best version of ourselves. But that rarely allows us to communicate our current state of expression – mainly due to the stigma of posting online. Series solves this by curating each interaction between your content and your audience to feel intimate and personal, something we couldn’t do before.”
​​
Series embraces this “paradigm shift” rather than fighting it. By living within iMessage and focusing on private, one-to-one introductions rather than public broadcasting, the platform gives people what they actually want from social media: meaningful connections in a meaningful setting.

The approach represents a fundamental rethinking of what social networking means. Rather than optimizing for engagement metrics and time spent on the platform, Series optimizes for meeting the right person at the right time. The one million message milestone isn’t about content consumption – it’s about conversations had, introductions made, and long-term relationships explored.

Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow founded Series their junior year at Yale University after watching an entire generation grow exhausted by platforms designed for engagement over genuine connection. Both still attending Yale University, this duo has raised $5.1 million to date, has been featured on this year’s Forbes 30 under 30, and is now scaling what began as a college-first platform into a national movement.

For a generation raised on social media but exhausted by its demands, Series offers something different: connection without performance, community without curation, and social networking that doesn’t require you to be perfect – just human.

Media images can be found here. 

About Series
Series is the AI social network redefining human connection. Series operates directly in iMessage, calls, and other messaging platforms, and makes introductions based on users’ warm networks. Series is hiring for a number of roles. Please visit https://series.so/ for more information or follow via LinkedIn.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact the Series press office on press@series.so

REGENT Announces Breakthrough Year Marked by Milestones across Technology, Business, and Manufacturing




REGENT Announces Breakthrough Year Marked by Milestones across Technology, Business, and Manufacturing

In 2025 REGENT validated full-scale Seaglider technology, expanded commercial and defense engagement worldwide, and advanced toward first human flight and Seaglider production

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of Seaglider™ vessels, today announced a landmark year of achievements. From first-ever human operations on a full-scale Seaglider prototype to major international customer traction, expanded defense contracts, and rapid progress toward production, REGENT’s momentum in 2025 marks its most significant year to date.

“This year, REGENT joined the top echelon of advanced mobility companies globally with validation across the business,” said Billy Thalheimer, REGENT co-founder and CEO. “We’ve proven the stability and capability of the full-scale Seaglider on the water, expanded our commercial and defense partnerships around the world, advanced our certification pathways, and built the infrastructure to produce Seagliders at scale.”

Seaglider Technology Validated
2025 marked the beginning of full-scale testing for REGENT’s Viceroy Seaglider prototype, the world’s first crewed operations of a full-scale Seaglider vessel. Since March, the Viceroy prototype has been on the water multiple times per week, achieving an industry-leading test cadence as REGENT validates, refines, and expands Seaglider capabilities.

REGENT has also grown its patent portfolio, with 10 granted and allowed utility patents, four design patents, and more than 40 pending patents worldwide. At the same time, REGENT has advanced its high-fidelity simulation and autonomy stack, bringing its cockpit and training environment ever closer to real-world operations and accelerating crew readiness for future commercial service.

Global Demand Increased
Demand for Seagliders expanded dramatically in 2025, with interest growing in key markets including Hawai‘i, Brazil, Scotland, and the UAE. What began as a solution for coastal passenger transportation has broadened into applications in cargo delivery and last-mile logistics, as well as offshore energy.

Operators around the world are preparing for Seaglider vessels not just as a new mode of transport, but as a platform that unlocks entirely new service models for coastal regions, connecting communities, relieving congested corridors, and delivering high-speed, sustainable operations. REGENT now holds more than $10 billion in customer commitments.

Certification Progress Accelerated
REGENT made decisive progress on both U.S. and international certification pathways. In 2025, the company submitted its Design Basis Agreement to the U.S. Coast Guard, outlining the foundational safety and design standards that will govern Seaglider operations in American waters.

Internationally, REGENT deepened its relationship with Lloyd’s Register to establish a harmonized approval pathway in key global markets. The company also advanced its Seaglider Crew Training Program, integrating real-world prototype data and improved simulation capabilities to establish a robust framework for future crew operations.

Defense Partnerships Expanded
This year saw the official launch of REGENT Defense, a new business line dedicated to supporting maritime national security missions. REGENT expanded its product portfolio with new developments across the Squire and Viceroy platforms, including autonomy, AI-enabled hybrid configurations, and mission-specific adaptations for contested environments.

REGENT also extended its partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, reaching a total of $15 million in contracted work. These continued collaborations demonstrate the relevance of Seagliders for high-speed, low-signature transport; medical evacuation; and critical resupply operations in littoral theaters.

Production Facility Took Shape
REGENT’s new 255,000-square-foot production facility took shape in Rhode Island at 1 Seaglider Way. The final beam was installed, and the company is preparing to move into the facility next year to begin building production Seagliders for customers worldwide.

The Seaglider Manufacturing Facility represents a major investment in American maritime manufacturing, positioning Rhode Island as the global hub for Seaglider production. REGENT’s advanced manufacturing approach is designed to support scalable output, rigorous safety standards, and rapid iteration as the company transitions from prototyping to full-rate production.

Talent Base Grew
REGENT grew to more than 100 team members in 2025, assembling one of the most capable deep-tech teams in the world and continuing to outperform much larger organizations in speed, safety, and execution.

“The team’s cross-disciplinary approach, spanning marine and aerospace engineering, autonomy, simulation, certification, and manufacturing, has been fundamental to REGENT’s progress,” said Mike Klinker, REGENT co-founder and CTO. “This deep bench of talent, coupled with our culture of safety and innovation, has enabled us to bring Seaglider vessels from concept to real-world operation in record time.”

Looking Ahead
REGENT enters next year poised for two historic milestones: the world’s first human flight of a full-scale Seaglider and the official opening of its manufacturing facility to start production. These achievements will mark the next chapter in REGENT’s mission to transform coastal transportation and deliver high-speed, all-electric mobility to communities around the world.

“This year laid the groundwork for one of the most historic moments in maritime and aerospace history,” Thalheimer said. “In 2026, we will fly a full-scale, all-electric Seaglider with human crew onboard and begin producing them for customers around the world.”

Media contact: media@regentcraft.com

REGENT Announces Breakthrough Year Marked by Milestones across Technology, Business, and Manufacturing




REGENT Announces Breakthrough Year Marked by Milestones across Technology, Business, and Manufacturing

In 2025 REGENT validated full-scale Seaglider technology, expanded commercial and defense engagement worldwide, and advanced toward first human flight and Seaglider production

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of Seaglider™ vessels, today announced a landmark year of achievements. From first-ever human operations on a full-scale Seaglider prototype to major international customer traction, expanded defense contracts, and rapid progress toward production, REGENT’s momentum in 2025 marks its most significant year to date.

“This year, REGENT joined the top echelon of advanced mobility companies globally with validation across the business,” said Billy Thalheimer, REGENT co-founder and CEO. “We’ve proven the stability and capability of the full-scale Seaglider on the water, expanded our commercial and defense partnerships around the world, advanced our certification pathways, and built the infrastructure to produce Seagliders at scale.”

Seaglider Technology Validated
2025 marked the beginning of full-scale testing for REGENT’s Viceroy Seaglider prototype, the world’s first crewed operations of a full-scale Seaglider vessel. Since March, the Viceroy prototype has been on the water multiple times per week, achieving an industry-leading test cadence as REGENT validates, refines, and expands Seaglider capabilities.

REGENT has also grown its patent portfolio, with 10 granted and allowed utility patents, four design patents, and more than 40 pending patents worldwide. At the same time, REGENT has advanced its high-fidelity simulation and autonomy stack, bringing its cockpit and training environment ever closer to real-world operations and accelerating crew readiness for future commercial service.

Global Demand Increased
Demand for Seagliders expanded dramatically in 2025, with interest growing in key markets including Hawai‘i, Brazil, Scotland, and the UAE. What began as a solution for coastal passenger transportation has broadened into applications in cargo delivery and last-mile logistics, as well as offshore energy.

Operators around the world are preparing for Seaglider vessels not just as a new mode of transport, but as a platform that unlocks entirely new service models for coastal regions, connecting communities, relieving congested corridors, and delivering high-speed, sustainable operations. REGENT now holds more than $10 billion in customer commitments.

Certification Progress Accelerated
REGENT made decisive progress on both U.S. and international certification pathways. In 2025, the company submitted its Design Basis Agreement to the U.S. Coast Guard, outlining the foundational safety and design standards that will govern Seaglider operations in American waters.

Internationally, REGENT deepened its relationship with Lloyd’s Register to establish a harmonized approval pathway in key global markets. The company also advanced its Seaglider Crew Training Program, integrating real-world prototype data and improved simulation capabilities to establish a robust framework for future crew operations.

Defense Partnerships Expanded
This year saw the official launch of REGENT Defense, a new business line dedicated to supporting maritime national security missions. REGENT expanded its product portfolio with new developments across the Squire and Viceroy platforms, including autonomy, AI-enabled hybrid configurations, and mission-specific adaptations for contested environments.

REGENT also extended its partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, reaching a total of $15 million in contracted work. These continued collaborations demonstrate the relevance of Seagliders for high-speed, low-signature transport; medical evacuation; and critical resupply operations in littoral theaters.

Production Facility Took Shape
REGENT’s new 255,000-square-foot production facility took shape in Rhode Island at 1 Seaglider Way. The final beam was installed, and the company is preparing to move into the facility next year to begin building production Seagliders for customers worldwide.

The Seaglider Manufacturing Facility represents a major investment in American maritime manufacturing, positioning Rhode Island as the global hub for Seaglider production. REGENT’s advanced manufacturing approach is designed to support scalable output, rigorous safety standards, and rapid iteration as the company transitions from prototyping to full-rate production.

Talent Base Grew
REGENT grew to more than 100 team members in 2025, assembling one of the most capable deep-tech teams in the world and continuing to outperform much larger organizations in speed, safety, and execution.

“The team’s cross-disciplinary approach, spanning marine and aerospace engineering, autonomy, simulation, certification, and manufacturing, has been fundamental to REGENT’s progress,” said Mike Klinker, REGENT co-founder and CTO. “This deep bench of talent, coupled with our culture of safety and innovation, has enabled us to bring Seaglider vessels from concept to real-world operation in record time.”

Looking Ahead
REGENT enters next year poised for two historic milestones: the world’s first human flight of a full-scale Seaglider and the official opening of its manufacturing facility to start production. These achievements will mark the next chapter in REGENT’s mission to transform coastal transportation and deliver high-speed, all-electric mobility to communities around the world.

“This year laid the groundwork for one of the most historic moments in maritime and aerospace history,” Thalheimer said. “In 2026, we will fly a full-scale, all-electric Seaglider with human crew onboard and begin producing them for customers around the world.”

Media contact: media@regentcraft.com