{"id":176837,"date":"2022-09-07T13:53:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T08:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T10:30:10","slug":"entrepreneurs-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newtest.nayi-disha.org\/article\/everyday-heroes\/entrepreneurs-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurs with disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article consists of the list of Entrepreneurs with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Swasti Mehta, Pudina Punch, Mumbai.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76841\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n2v804uranu1.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5D07B2EB-6FC5-4DD1-AA99-78A7AF4274F4-min-300x208.webp\" alt=\"Pudina punch\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swasti is a 27-year-old girl based in Mumbai and was diagnosed with Down syndrome at the time of her birth. She was always keen on cooking and often experimented with cooking by making smoothies for her family. In the year 2020, she, with the constant support of her family, launched a brand called \u2018Pudina Punch\u2019. Swasti\u2019s Pudina drink is not any ordinary drink but is very useful in digestion and acidity-related problems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/swasti-mehtas-pudina-punch\/?lang=English\">Pudina punch<\/a> to know more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Imaan Javan, Suntuity REI.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76846\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n2v804uranu1.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Imaan.webp\" alt=\"Imaan\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Image Source: Mumbai news)<\/p>\n<p>Imaan Javan was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability, in childhood. After finishing her bachelor\u2019s degree in life sciences from Jai Hind College, Mumbai, Imaan did a diploma in forensic science from St. Xavier\u2019s College, Mumbai, and an MBA from Cardiff University in the UK. After switching a few jobs, she started \u2018Suntuity REI\u2019 in 2011, which develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates best-in-class residential, commercial, and utility-scale renewable energy solutions worldwide.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Aditi Verma, Aditi&#8217;s Corner, Mumbai.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76842\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n2v804uranu1.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Aditis-corner-300x169.webp\" alt=\"Aditi\u2019s corner\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Image Source: Startup talky)<\/p>\n<p>Down syndrome never stopped Aditi from fulfilling her dreams. At the age of 25, Aditi launched her cafe named \u2018Aditi\u2019s Corner\u2019. Apart from operating it, she also serves the customers coffee and pastries. She was also awarded the Entrepreneur beyond Challenge Award from the Rotary Club of Mumbai in 2017.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Prem Sankar, codewithprem.in, Chennai.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76844\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n2v804uranu1.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Prem-Sankar-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Prem Sankar\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Image Source: Gaon connection)<\/p>\n<p>Prem Sankar, the founder of codewithprem. in, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of five. Prem, now 25, got familiar with computers from a very tender age, and his skills developed as he grew older. Prem was always good at solving puzzles and playing computer games. These led him to start his digital brand, \u2018codewithprem. in\u2019, where he builds websites for small businesses and events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0Ajit Babu, LifeHack Innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76848\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n2v804uranu1.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ajit-babu-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Ajit Babu\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Image Source: Yourstory)<\/p>\n<p>Ajit Babu, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Dyslexia, is creating havoc in the media and energy space. At this young age, he is already the founder of three startups, the most significant being \u2018LifeHack Innovation\u2019. LifeHack Innovation was started in 2015 just after the Nepal earthquake occurred. Initially, the company focused on bringing renewable energy into the everyday lives of people, by turning everyday gadgets eco-friendly. Later, the focus shifted to making a portable power bank run by both solar and wind energy. The power bank will also be chargeable with electricity.<br \/>\nAjit Babu was also involved in two other startups in the media space namely \u2018Street Light Media\u2019 and \u2018Dream Click\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=918448448996&amp;amp;text&amp;amp;app_absent=0\"><strong>844-844-8996<\/strong>.<\/a> You can call or what&#8217;s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCLAIMER: Please note that this article is for information purposes only.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article consists of the list of Entrepreneurs with disabilities. 1. Swasti Mehta, Pudina Punch, Mumbai.\u00a0 Swasti is a 27-year-old girl based in Mumbai and was diagnosed with Down syndrome at the time of her birth. She was always keen on cooking and often experimented with cooking by making smoothies for her family. 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