Divyanshu Ganatra
Divyanshu Ganatra is India’s first blind solo pilot, the first blind tandem cyclist to ride from Manali to Khardung La, and the first blind Indian to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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pune
english, hindi
10+ years
business, diversity & inclusion, lessons from sports, emotional intelligence & empathy
About Divyanshu Ganatra
Divyanshu Ganatra is a clinical psychologist, cognitive neuroscientist, social entrepreneur, and record-holding adventure sports pioneer. After losing his eyesight at age 19 to glaucoma, he refused to let societal stereotypes dictate his capabilities. He became the first blind student to pursue cognitive neuroscience at the University of Pune, made a mark in IT, and went on to shatter global adventure sports records. Divyanshu is India’s first blind solo pilot, the first blind tandem cyclist to complete the 500+ km Manali to Khardung La expedition, and the first blind Indian to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. He is also the founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF), a non-profit driving inclusion through adaptive outdoor sports.
Evaluated through structured frameworks like the STRIVE framework for keynotes, Divyanshu’s sessions translate life-and-death mountain decisions into actionable toolkits for organizational resilience, empathetic leadership, and growth mindsets. Backed by engage4more’s verified expertise of executing over 5,000 corporate events across India, his keynotes deliver high-impact insights that challenge core assumptions. He presents across versatile formats, including keynote addresses, CXO fireside chats, panel discussions, and interactive behavioral workshops. Divyanshu has addressed Fortune 500 companies, global leadership summits, and premier academic institutions, including Tata, Mahindra, Deloitte, Citibank, Volkswagen, Google, IITs, and IIMs. Media houses like BBC, CNN-IBN, CNBC, and The Times of India frequently feature his journey.
In recent achievements, Divyanshu was conferred the prestigious NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Award for exemplary leadership in driving accessibility and universal design. Furthermore, ABBF’s FY 2025–26 report highlighted a milestone under his leadership, engaging over 10,000 participants and allies while constructing Kintsugi, India’s first fully accessible inclusive sports center. Publications describe him as a "transformative force who redefines human capability and turns radical empathy into enterprise strategy".
Divyanshu Ganatra is a clinical psychologist, cognitive neuroscientist, social entrepreneur, and record-holding adventure sports pioneer. After losing his eyesight at age 19 to glaucoma, he refused to let societal stereotypes dictate his capabilities. He became the first blind student to pursue cognitive neuroscience at the University of Pune, made a mark in IT, and went on to shatter global adventure sports records. Divyanshu is India’s first blind solo pilot, the first blind tandem cyclist to complete the 500+ km Manali to Khardung La expedition, and the first blind Indian to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. He is also the founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF), a non-profit driving inclusion through adaptive outdoor sports.
Evaluated through structured frameworks like the STRIVE framework for keynotes, Divyanshu’s sessions translate life-and-death mountain decisions into actionable toolkits for organizational resilience, empathetic leadership, and growth mindsets. Backed by engage4more’s verified expertise of executing over 5,000 corporate events across India, his keynotes deliver high-impact insights that challenge core assumptions. He presents across versatile formats, including keynote addresses, CXO fireside chats, panel discussions, and interactive behavioral workshops. Divyanshu has addressed Fortune 500 companies, global leadership summits, and premier academic institutions, including Tata, Mahindra, Deloitte, Citibank, Volkswagen, Google, IITs, and IIMs. Media houses like BBC, CNN-IBN, CNBC, and The Times of India frequently feature his journey.
In recent achievements, Divyanshu was conferred the prestigious NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Award for exemplary leadership in driving accessibility and universal design. Furthermore, ABBF’s FY 2025–26 report highlighted a milestone under his leadership, engaging over 10,000 participants and allies while constructing Kintsugi, India’s first fully accessible inclusive sports center. Publications describe him as a "transformative force who redefines human capability and turns radical empathy into enterprise strategy".
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Divyanshu Ganatra
Facilitator in Corporates & Business Schools
Facilitated in corporates and business schools in areas such as Emotional Intelligence, Communication & Interpersonal Skills
First Blind Indian to Solo Flight
Became the first blind Indian to take his first solo flight
First Blind Tandem Cyclist from Manali to Khardung La
Cycled tandem from Manali to Khardung La, the world’s highest motorable road, becoming the first blind tandem cyclist to do so
First Blind Indian to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, becoming the first blind Indian to do so
Founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers
Founded Adventures Beyond Barriers, an NGO promoting disability inclusion
Managing Partner at Yellow Brick Road
Serves as the Managing Partner of Yellow Brick Road
Co-Founder & Trustee of the Disability Network
Co-founded and serves as a Trustee of the Disability Network
Ten Outstanding Young Indians award
Recognized by JC’s, an International Youth Organization, for contributions to society
Spirit Of Humanity National award
Received in 2019 for exceptional work in the disability sector
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Divyanshu Ganatra
Divyanshu Ganatra is India’s first blind solo pilot, the first blind tandem cyclist to ride from Manali to Khardung La, and the first blind Indian to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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