Srikanth Bolla
Srikanth Bolla is the first international blind student from MIT, whose tale inspired the Rajkummar Rao film 'Srikant'
Entrepreneur and disability rights advocate inspiring innovation and inclusion.
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About Srikanth Bolla
Srikanth Bolla, Motivational Speaker and the first international blind student from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is the CEO & founder of Bollant Industries. An industrialist, he started a braille printing press in the Samanvai Center for children with multiple disabilities in Hyderabad, which provides accessible educational material. In 2012, he founded Bollant Industries, which manufactures Areca-based products & provides employment to several hundred people with disabilities, with funding from Ratan Tata. Book Srikanth Bolla as a motivational speaker to be inspired to work on your dreams.
Hire Srikanth Bolla as a talks about various topics like entrepreneurship, business, life in the corporate world, leadership, communication and collaboration, diversity and inclusion etc. Book Srikanth Bolla now.
Srikanth Bolla, Motivational Speaker and the first international blind student from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is the CEO & founder of Bollant Industries. An industrialist, he started a braille printing press in the Samanvai Center for children with multiple disabilities in Hyderabad, which provides accessible educational material. In 2012, he founded Bollant Industries, which manufactures Areca-based products & provides employment to several hundred people with disabilities, with funding from Ratan Tata. Book Srikanth Bolla as a motivational speaker to be inspired to work on your dreams.
Hire Srikanth Bolla as a talks about various topics like entrepreneurship, business, life in the corporate world, leadership, communication and collaboration, diversity and inclusion etc. Book Srikanth Bolla now.
resilience, innovation, leadership, mindful and positivity, overcoming adversaries
Achievements
- In April 2017, Forbes magazine named Bolla one of only three Indians in its list of' 30 under 30' across Asia.
- Being blind by birth, he had to face many struggles and social prejudices in life, but his self-belief, strong family support, and ambition to achieve something big made him the successful entrepreneur that he is today.
- He started a braille printing press at the Samanvai Center for children with multiple disabilities in Hyderabad, ensuring accessible educational material.
- In 2012, he founded Bollant Industries to manufacture eco-friendly Areca-based products and provide employment opportunities to hundreds with disabilities, all supported by the vision of Ratan Tata.
- His biopic Srikant, starring the brilliant Rajkumar Rao, brings to life Srikanth's journey, in which failure and disability were mere stepping stones to success.
- Book Srikanth Bolla as he has spoken at various prestigious platforms around the country and continues to inspire the world with his energy and personality. Book Srikanth Bolla for an unforgettable event.
- In April 2017, Forbes magazine named Bolla one of only three Indians in its list of' 30 under 30' across Asia.
- Being blind by birth, he had to face many struggles and social prejudices in life, but his self-belief, strong family support, and ambition to achieve something big made him the successful entrepreneur that he is today.
- He started a braille printing press at the Samanvai Center for children with multiple disabilities in Hyderabad, ensuring accessible educational material.
- In 2012, he founded Bollant Industries to manufacture eco-friendly Areca-based products and provide employment opportunities to hundreds with disabilities, all supported by the vision of Ratan Tata.
- His biopic Srikant, starring the brilliant Rajkumar Rao, brings to life Srikanth's journey, in which failure and disability were mere stepping stones to success.
- Book Srikanth Bolla as he has spoken at various prestigious platforms around the country and continues to inspire the world with his energy and personality. Book Srikanth Bolla for an unforgettable event.
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Founded Bollant Industries
Started Bollant Industries to manufacture eco-friendly areca-based products and employ hundreds with disabilities.
Co-founded Samanvai Center for Multiple Disabilities
Established Samanvai Center for Children with Multiple Disabilities, including a Braille printing press and inclusive education services.
Forbes Asia “30 Under 30”
Named by Forbes Asia in their “30 Under 30” list — one of only three Indians in the April 2017 list across all of Asia.
Young Global Leader (WEF)
Selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Zero Waste & Inclusivity Business Model
Bollant Industries operates “zero waste”, recycles various wastes, and employs a workforce where a large percentage have disabilities.
Turnover achievement
Bollant achieved a turnover of Rs.150 Crore (~US$20-25M depending on exchange) by 2018.
Biopic Srikanth
His life story was made into a film Srikanth starring Rajkummar Rao, released on 10 May 2024.
Founded Bollant Industries
Started Bollant Industries to manufacture eco-friendly areca-based products and employ hundreds with disabilities.
Forbes Asia “30 Under 30”
Named by Forbes Asia in their “30 Under 30” list — one of only three Indians in the April 2017 list across all of Asia.
Young Global Leader (WEF)
Selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Zero Waste & Inclusivity Business Model
Bollant Industries operates “zero waste”, recycles various wastes, and employs a workforce where a large percentage have disabilities.
Biopic Srikanth
His life story was made into a film Srikanth starring Rajkummar Rao, released on 10 May 2024.
Why Srikanth Bolla ?
From a village in Andhra Pradesh to the prestigious halls of MIT, and now the helm of a multimillion-dollar green enterprise—Srikanth’s journey is nothing short of revolutionary.
As CEO of Bollant Industries, he has redefined inclusion by employing hundreds of differently-abled individuals to create eco-friendly products—setting new standards in ethical entrepreneurship.
He doesn’t just talk about inclusion, he lives it. His leadership challenges stereotypes and champions a future where ability is measured by mindset, not eyesight.
His talks on creating a meaningful vision, even when life seems blurry, are a masterclass in building commitment, focus, and moral courage in leadership.
From being denied the right to study science to running a business that touches lives—his story speaks of integrity, passion, and never backing down.
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