Manasi Joshi — Co-Founder
World Champion Para-Badminton Player | Paralympian | Software Engineer | Asian Medalist | Arjuna Awardee | BBC 100 Women | TIME Next Generation Leader | Daughter | Sister | Speaker when available | Changing perceptions: Always Sponsored by: Sports Authority of India, Bharat Petroleum, Puma World Rank: 1 in Singles , Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles I am a full time para athlete, Disability inclusion strategist, and a former software engineer. My career blends excellence in sport with a strong technical foundation enabling me to approach challenges with both creativity and precision. Today I compete at the highest levels of sport and use my platform to champion inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. As a speaker, I’ve addressed audiences at corporates, universities, policy summits, and global forums, sharing stories and strategies rooted in resilience, innovation and representation. My talks explore: •Overcoming adversity and building a new blueprint for life, •Inclusive design and accessibility in technology and sport, •Leadership, diversity and representation beyond boundaries. I also lead initiatives that provide access to advanced prosthetics and physiotherapy for amputees, helping them transition to independent mobility.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a dual expert in sports and software engineering, advocating for disability inclusion.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 15 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Software Development
- Java
Career Highlights
- World Champion in Para-Badminton
- Advocate for disability inclusion and accessibility
- Former software engineer with strong technical skills
Work Experience
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Athlete (6 yrs 11 mos)
Gujarat State Cooperative Bank
Assistant Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Indian Para Badminton
Athlete (11 yrs 2 mos)
Atos India
Software Engineer (5 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar
at Atomic Energy Junior College - India
at Atomic Energy Central School