TEAM
Mr. Vadiraj
An entrepreneurial CXO and seasoned product and business leader with over 25 years of experience across global enterprises and startups. He has led innovation across multiple domains including consumer internet, mobility, IoT, retail, FinTech, and AI. With extensive experience in building accelerators and driving digital transformation, he has been instrumental in shaping products, partnerships, and growth strategies for venture-backed startups and MNCs.
Dr. Sriram
Advisor
Advisor at Continual Engine, an Access Technology start-up focused on making digital and STEM content accessible for the visually challenged. With over 16 years of industry experience, he has worked in corporate planning, social entrepreneurship, and volunteer initiatives for disability inclusion. A PhD holder in Sustainable Development and CSR, Dr. Sriram has published research and articles in these areas and continues to advocate for social innovation and accessibility.
Mr. Shivaram S. Deshpande
Head of Operations and ATA Head
Head of Operations at Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, with over three decades of leadership in disability and development initiatives across Asia and Africa. His work spans inclusive education, livelihood, advocacy, and disaster response, with specialization in neurological disabilities and community-based rehabilitation. Recognized as a global thought leader, he has contributed to policy, research, and capacity-building across 16+ countries.