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Jan 21 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
"One of the sharks asked me why I looked so happy. People with disabilities are portrayed as sad and depressed. My episode bust these stereotypes. ⁠
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#Entrepreneurs #StartupIndia #InclusiveIndia #SharkTank
You might develop new stereotypes after watching that episode that people with disabilities are strong, opinionated, full of confidence, and with hard work, they can triumph over all adversities. ⁠
This story is about celebrating inclusion in a very true sense, says #VineetSaraiwala, who runs #AtypicalAdvantage -- which claims to be India’s largest #inclusive #employment platform for people with disabilities across India.⁠
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Started in 2020, the company has generated #livelihood for more than 1,000 persons with #disabilities across several sectors, including singing, painting, and freelancing, he notes. It is shaping up into a naukri.com for persons with disabilities.⁠
In a conversation with The Better India, the 32-year-old shares his learnings from being on the show, alongside tips and mistakes to avoid if you wish to make a pitch to the investors on #SharkTankIndia.⁠⁠
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