Prarthana Prateek Kaul is a prominent figure in the field of disability inclusion and social entrepreneurship. As the Co-Founder of GiftAbled, she has spearheaded initiatives to create an inclusive society by supporting the livelihood of thousands of People with Disabilities and the underprivileged across India. Prior to GiftAbled, she gained valuable experience at IBM and iVolunteer.

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Known for her dynamic energy and expertise, Prarthana is a sought-after motivational speaker and consultant on disability inclusion, having worked with numerous multinational organizations to foster diversity and inclusion within their ranks. She has conducted extensive workshops and training sessions on topics such as sign language, Braille, volunteer management, and employee engagement.

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Her impact extends beyond workshops; Prarthana has engaged with over 25,000+ volunteers and hundreds of non-profits, making significant contributions to various causes. She has been invited to prestigious institutions like IIT Chennai, ISDM, TISS Mumbai, and IIM Bangalore to share her insights on inclusion and volunteering.

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Her efforts and contribution towards the empowerment of People with Disabilities, has won her various awards and accolades, including: Social Entrepreneur of the Year by Namma Bengaluru Foundation (2015), Community Service Award by Rotary Bangalore Centennial (2017), Best Social Entrepreneur Award by Hand in Hand (2018), Top 3 social enterprise in the country by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park as part of Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (2019), Social Innovation Leadership Award at National CSR Leadership Congress & Award by World CSR Day, World CSR Congress, CMO Asia and World Women Leadership Congress (2021 & 2023), Excellence In Social Service Award by Karnataka Women Achievers Award (2024). She has also served on the board of non-profit entities and contributed as a life skills trainer for students in need.

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Prarthana has led workshops for numerous corporate giants such as Accenture, All State, Akamai Technologies, Capgemini, Cisco, Fujitsu, Google, GE, IBM, Intel, Intuit, LinkedIn, McAfee, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, Publicis Sapient, Shell, UBS, Visa, Vijaya Bank, Walmart to name a few, helping them embrace diversity and promote inclusion within their organizations.

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