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.

Divyanshu Ganatra

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, INCLUSION CHAMPION, ADVENTURE SPORTS PIONEER
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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Location
Location

pune

Language
Language

english, hindi

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

Talks About
Talks About

diversity & inclusion, lessons from sports, business, 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".

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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

National award for Welfare of Persons with Disabilities

Honored as Best Self Employed Entrepreneur of The Year

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

Why Divyanshu Ganatra ?

Divyanshu challenges organizational mindsets by demonstrating how perceived limitations are often self-imposed or rooted in attitudinal design failures. Drawing from his solo flight and mountaineering feats, he equips teams with psychological frameworks to dismantle internal friction, set audacious targets, and achieve high performance under tough conditions.
Rather than treating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a token compliance exercise, Divyanshu frames it as an essential driver of innovation and economic value. He provides actionable strategies for building accessible, empathetic workplace cultures where every voice contributes meaningfully. Event planners value his ability to convert empathy into concrete operational practices.
Navigating sudden sight loss at 19 taught Divyanshu how to adapt rapidly during systemic shocks. His keynotes teach executives how to stay composed, make clear decisions with incomplete data, and turn disruptions into growth opportunities. Leaders leave equipped to manage ambiguity with confidence and clarity.
Grounded in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral facilitation, Divyanshu explains how emotional intelligence directly powers business execution. He teaches senior executives how to lead with active listening, psychological safety, and radical trust. Corporate teams gain practical tools to resolve friction, foster collaboration, and boost organizational agility.
Divyanshu blends evidence-based psychological tools with warm, humorous, and captivating storytelling. Avoid feel-good platitudes; his sessions provide citable behavioral models and practical takeaways. Attendees experience an engaging keynote that balances humor, deep emotional resonance, and strategic business relevance.
With engagement experience across hundreds of Fortune 500 corporations, top B-schools, and global platforms, Divyanshu consistently delivers high audience ratings. Backed by engage4more’s verified track record of managing 5,000+ corporate events, booking Divyanshu guarantees an impactful session that leaves leadership teams re-energized and accountable

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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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FAQs

Divyanshu Ganatra is a clinical psychologist, India's first blind solo paraglider pilot and founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation. engage4more lists him for corporate keynotes on inclusion, resilience and redesigning systems to remove barriers.

Yes, Divyanshu Ganatra is alive and active as a psychologist, adventurer and inclusion advocate. engage4more lists him as a speaker for corporate keynotes, DEI programmes and leadership sessions across India.

Divyanshu Ganatra became India's first blind solo paraglider pilot in 2014, led a blind tandem cycling expedition from Manali to Khardung La in 2016, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. engage4more books him to share these journeys.

Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation, founded by Divyanshu Ganatra, brings people with and without disabilities together through adventure sports to build inclusion. engage4more books him for talks on designing inclusive teams and workplaces.

Divyanshu Ganatra lost his sight as a young adult, worked in IT, and later trained as a clinical psychologist. engage4more books him for keynotes that combine psychological insight with lessons from his adventure-sport firsts.

Yes, Divyanshu Ganatra is a sought-after speaker on inclusion, resilience and mindset, known for challenging assumptions about disability. engage4more lists him for corporate keynotes, DEI workshops and leadership offsites.

Through engage4more, Divyanshu Ganatra speaks on inclusion as a leadership discipline, disability and accessibility at work, resilience after setbacks and removing barriers in systems. His sessions suit DEI programmes and leadership teams.

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Divyanshu Ganatra's fee for events booked through engage4more depends on format, duration, city and travel. engage4more shares a transparent, event-specific quote once you submit your requirements through the enquiry form or by phone.

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