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Story of Kartik Sawhney
+ Born blind, denied chance at top technology schools in India
+ Computer Science student at Stanford
+ Worked with IBM and Microsoft
+ Now a co-founder at NextBillion.org
[WHO, U.S. Census Bureau, SUSB, CPS]
VisibleVisual Impairment, Multiple
Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy,
Down’s syndrome, Cerebral
Palsy, Physical Amputation, etc.
InvisibleAutism, Depression, Anxiety,
Dyslexia, Bipolar Disorder,
Chronic Pain, Epilepsy, ADHD,
Cancer, Diabetes, etc.
1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide
60 million in North America
[U.S. Census Bureau]
2X higher rate of unemployment
Struggling to hire talent in tech
People with disabilities Technology Companies
Problem
A 12-week mentorship platform to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and the tech industry.
Mentorship from industry leaders
Weekly Resources + Opportunities
Inclusive support community
Key Stakeholders
Tech professionals in
engineering, science,
product, design, marketing
or management roles
Tech companies in North
America looking to hire
talent
Mentors Tech Companies
Students with disabilities,
Veterans with disabilities,
Tech Professionals
Career-changers
Mentees
Mentorship Program
Goal-setting
Coaching & Planning
Disability Guidance
Disability Disclosure
Technical skills
Scouting opportunities
Resumes + Interviews
Networking
Personal mentorship
Industry Webinars
Community Hangouts
In-person meetups
Personal Development
Professional Development
Community & Network
30 mentorship pairs
Completed Cohort 1
saw life-changing personal or professional impact
72%of mentees
would recommend or participate again
100%of mentees
Mentors from:
Other organizations: Avg. 80 mentorships / year
Growth
240 2,200 18,000mentorships
in 2017mentorships
in 2018mentorships
in 2019
Goal-based mentorship
tracking
Scalable communities
100% Accessible
Matching algorithm
Technology Platform
Team & Advisors
Siddhant MehtaProduct
Bijan MawjiBusiness
Kartik SawhneyTechnology Design
Naitik Mehta
Melinda Epler Derick D’souza Logan Graham Dale Stephens10+ years, Diversity 25+ years, Technology PhD, Oxford Forbes 30 under 30,
Thiel Fellow
Business Model
Tech Industry
Tax credits, diversity goals, employee engagement
Access to employable people with disabilities
Our Community
20% per hire
Operational Costs
Marketing & Outreach
Business Operations
Content & Curriculum
Community Management
Technology Platform
Development
Webinars, Events &
Opportunities
Go-to-market strategy
Mentors
Tech Industry Partners
HR, Diversity & Inclusion departments
PR, Blogs, Online Presence
ERGs, Professional Networks,
Volunteer Hours
Referrals, mentees-as-mentors
Mentees
Students with disabilities
Universities, Disability Offices
Accessibility 2024 (BC), Voc. Rehab.
NGOs, Non-profits, Conferences, etc.
Government initiatives & programs
Disability Organizations & Networks
Our vision is to empower people with disabilities
to reach their full potential, by breaking down the
barriers and stigma around disabilities.
1.27 billion worldwide (60 million in North America)
Visual Hearing Mobility Cognitive Self-care Independent-Living
Movement Self-care Canes/Crutches Vision Hearing Wheelchair
30.6 million
12 million 11.6 million8.1 million 7.6 million
3.6 million
[U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, DisabledWorld.com]
Community Partners for Cohort 1
Mentorship & Matching
Weekly
from tech companies
Tech industrymentors
