Akhil Srivastava — Co-Founder
Akhil Srivastava is a self-taught visual designer, accessibility advocate, and social entrepreneur based in Agra, India. He is the visionary behind Golden Eye Chef, the world’s first international-level cooking competition for the visually impaired, and serves as the Managing Trustee of Antardrishti, a volunteer-driven non-profit committed to the digital, economic, and social inclusion of the blind and low-vision community. With over 28 years of grassroots experience, Akhil uses design and technology to simplify lives and challenge disability stereotypes. His philosophy — “If you want to enjoy, make it simple” — runs through every initiative he leads, from inclusive culinary platforms to creative awareness campaigns. Whether he's building tools for empowerment or capturing social stories through his lens, Akhil’s work reflects a rare blend of creativity, empathy, and impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in non-profit and community empowerment sectors.
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 19 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Non-profits
- Community Development
- Networking
- Content Creation
- Public Relations
Career Highlights
- Founder of the world's first cooking competition for the visually impaired.
- Advocate for digital and social inclusion of the blind community.
- Over 28 years of grassroots experience in empowerment initiatives.
Work Experience
Golden Eye Chef
Founder (6 yrs 9 mos)
Drishti Connect
Promoter (8 yrs 2 mos)
i Care Info
Editor (4 yrs 7 mos)
Antardrishti
Founder and Managing Trustee (19 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Doctor Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University
at GIC Faizabad