Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta — Operations Associate
Hi, I’m Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta, known as the "Wheelchair Warrior of India"! Despite living with brittle bones and enduring over 50 fractures, I’ve turned my journey into a mission of inspiration, inclusion, and happiness. With a 90% locomotor disability and 80% hearing impairment, I still lead a life with a positive mindset, spreading smiles as India’s first disabled Certified Happiness Coach and Global Motivational Speaker. As the founder of Happiness Unlimited, I help people discover true joy in life's challenges. I’ve spoken at over 1,000 sessions globally, impacting everyone from corporate professionals and global leaders to students, corporate professionals, employees with disabilities, LGBTQ groups and underprivileged communities. My passion lies in fostering inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplaces that embrace every individual's potential. 🏆 My Accolades? ✅ National Award for Individual Excellence ("Shrestha Divyangjan"), presented by the President of India 🇮🇳 ✅ D-30 Disability Impact List, celebrating global disability leaders ✅ Recognized as the Global Equality Champion & D&I Changemaker ✅ Prestigious Prominent Bengali Award from Karnataka by Honorable Governor of Karnataka I’ve also achieved Guinness, Limca, and multiple world records, but my true joy comes from making a tangible impact on the world. My goal? Make India more wheelchair-friendly and promote inclusivity in every possible way, whether through accessibility initiatives, disability leadership, or inclusive education for children with special needs. 🌍 My Mission: I’m on a relentless mission to transform India into a country that is fully accessible, inclusive, and accepting for people with disabilities. I advocate at the United Nations SDG 2030 for disability inclusion and am honored to represent India's voice in shaping the future of accessibility. 👉 Why Follow Me? Join me as I challenge barriers, change perspectives, and foster a global community that values happiness, resilience, and acceptance. Together, we can build a world that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equity! ♿ Let’s connect if you’re passionate about: ✳️ Disability inclusion & diversity 🌈 ✳️ Mental well-being & happiness strategies ✳️ Accessible leadership & DEI initiatives ✳️ Collaborating on impactful national & global projects ➡️ Reach out to discuss speaking opportunities, workshops, visual designing or just to chat about how we can build a more inclusive and joyful world. #WheelchairWarrior #DiversityandInclusion #GlobalIcon #MotivationalSpeaker #DisabilityAdvocate
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Disability Inclusion Advocate with expertise in Accessibility Consulting and Motivational Speaking.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 15 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Disability Advocacy
- Accessibility Consulting
- Motivational Speaking
- Diversity & Inclusion
Career Highlights
- First disabled Certified Happiness Coach in India
- Advocate for disability inclusion at the United Nations
- Over 1,000 motivational speaking sessions globally
Work Experience
Accenture
Procurement Senior Analyst, I&D Program (1 mo)
Graphic and Visual Design Senior Analyst (7 yrs)
Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities
Community Changemaker (2 yrs 1 mo)
PaveTheChange.org
Global Changemaker (2 yrs 1 mo)
Billion Strong
Global Advisor (2 yrs 2 mos)
Rotary International
Motivational Speaker (2 yrs)
Tata Trusts
Graphic Designer (5 yrs 8 mos)
Porunai
e-Mentor, Graphic Designer (6 yrs 8 mos)
eMembler
Graphic Designer & Consultant (7 yrs 8 mos)
Diabetic Food International Private Limited
Freelance Graphic Designer, Product Designer & Consultant (9 yrs 3 mos)
Value Store
Product Graphic Designer & Consultant (1 yr)
Altoopa Research and Concepts Private Limited
Graphic Designer & Social Media Admin (2 yrs)
Radio Sai Global Harmony
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager (12 yrs 3 mos)
Vitality Living College
Website Developer, Graphic Designer, Data Analyst (1 yr)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Honorary Doctorate at World Record University, United Kingdom