Success Stories

In a LinkedIn post, inspirational leader Ujwal Thakar writes about “Unicorns and Icons,” and reflects on two changemakers—Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the creator of Naukri.com, and Meera Shenoy, founder of Youth4Jobs.

“While Sanjeev built a unicorn in the commercial world, Meera is shaping one in the impact world—a “Divyang Naukri” that connects persons with disabilities to jobs, skills, and dignity through Youth4Jobs and its tech innovation, SwarajAbility—India’s first AI-powered livelihood and jobs platform for youth with disabilities.”

As Ujwal Thakar writes: “Meera is as much of an icon as Sanjeev, and her organisation Youth4Jobs & SwarajAbility is as much a unicorn as Naukri.com—driven not by valuation, but by transformation.”

Ujwal Thakar

Advisor, ComMutiny and Mentor to youth and social Entrepreneurs

Youth4Jobs Foundation has truly emerged as a game changer in the disability inclusion space—partnering with governments, 1300+ companies, and educational institutions to train youth with disabilities and connect them to meaningful employment.

One of their standout initiatives is SwarajAbility, a fully accessible, AI-powered job platform designed specifically for youth with disabilities. It reflects their deep understanding of the challenges in the ecosystem and their commitment to scalable, tech-enabled solutions.

I’m proud to be an ally in this mission. One of my current focus areas is a rural livelihood pilot program for persons with disabilities, which aims to expand opportunity even further.

If you’re looking to increase the diversity of your workforce, I strongly encourage you to connect with the Youth4Jobs Foundation team. They can guide and support you every step of the way in building an inclusive workplace.

Sudhir Shenoy

Senior Vice President and Executive Management Leader
EQUATE Petrochemical

Kurush Irani

President - Group Corporate Social Responsibility
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Rani

SHI
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