Inclusive World: With a rich 18-year background in tech, Madhu Krishnan co-created Inclusive World and now leads as its President. Holding a degree in Computer Applications, it’s clear her skills aren’t just limited to tech. Within the non-profit organization, Madhu oversees planning and partners with local groups. On top of that, she teaches Scratch Programming. When Madhu is not working, she loves the outdoors, so you might spot her hiking or jogging with her dog, Jazzy. And yes, she’s quite the gardener too.

Inclusive World is a shining light in Silicon Valley, especially for those with special needs. Started by Madhu and her two co-founders Deepa Lakshminarayan, an innovator who has an eclectic experience spanning from tech to education, and Swapna Iyer an AI engineer, who builds software systems that change the world for the better, this group has changed the game in job training. They’ve mixed tech lessons — think Python coding, with fun arts and crafts. At its heart, Inclusive World aims to bring out the best in everyone. They also design programs that fit each person’s unique talents and dreams. And this fresh approach is changing how we see inclusive learning and job training.

In this episode, Madhu talks about her shift as a high-tech industry expert, to creating special programs for individuals with different abilities at Inclusive World. How it all began with simple arts and crafts, and how they’ve expanded into tech lessons. About their people-first approach, and how Inclusive World has blossomed, all thanks to the community’s trust. You’ll also learn about how today, they’re more than just a training center, as they are actually helping differently-abled individuals find jobs in Silicon Valley.