Pathways to Zero Barriers

• Scaling for dignified employment, sustainability, and autonomy

  Brief Summary In today's episode, Ana Yolanda from PanQAyuda shares how they pivoted during the COVID pandemic, creating a cricket-based superfood and landing a deal with an airline, all while staying true to their mission of dignified employment for persons with disabilities. Joined by Maria Ignacia from Fundación Descúbreme, they will explore what role do regional partnerships and local knowledge play when supporting inclusive innovations like PanQAyuda across Latin America.Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E17_PanQAyuda_Descubreme_Transcript.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E17_PanQAyuda_Descubreme_Transcript.docx]Guest information Ana Yolanda Lopez Dominguez, Director General, PanQAyudaMaria Ignacia Rodriguez, Deputy Manager, International Cooperation at Fundación DescúbremeThe key questions addressed in this episode are:What challenges PanQAyuda faced during expansion — and how they overcame them?What are the success stories from one of the regional expansions — and how they measured its impact?What to do when something doesn’t go as planned?Call to Action Subscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Mentioned Resources PanQAyuda Website [https://panqayuda.com.mx]Fundación Descúbreme Website [https://www.descubreme.cl] Zero Project Scaling Solutions website: [scaling-solutions.zeroproject.org]Contact Information For questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [email protected] Sponsor/Partner Info This episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation. 

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• Founders with disabilities on leaderships, team dynamics, and business model shifts

  Brief SummaryWhat does it take to lead as a founder with a disability? Not just at launch, but as your team scales and your product evolves. Hear from Ali Shabbar, the CEO of DeafTawk and Walter Tsui, the Co-Founder and CEO of CareER Association, about finding a leadership style, shifting from grand entrepreneur to a revenue mindset, and why you should love the problem you're solving..Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E16_DeafTawk_Walter_Tsui.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E16_DeafTawk_Walter_Tsui.docx]Guest InformationAli Shabbar, CEO, DeafTawkWalter Tsui, Co-Founder and CEO, CareER AssociationThe Key Questions Addressed in this Episode are:What are one of DeafTawk’s most defining international expansion moments?What are some of the biggest challenges organizations face when transferring accessibility services across borders?When expanding into a new country, how do you assess whether your solution will fit culturally and operationally?When working with DeafTawk, what stood out to you about how they navigated partnerships or adaptation during scaling efforts?Looking back, is there a particular “lesson learned the hard way” that now shapes how you approach every new project or region?What’s one insight or reflection you would offer to any organization preparing for its first major international transfer of services?Call to ActionSubscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Resources:DeafTawk Website: [https://www.deaftawk.com/]Walter Tsui’s personal website: [https://www.waltertsui.hk/]Contact InformationFor questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [[email protected]]Sponsor/Partner InfoThis episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation.

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• Managing Risks when Scaling Access to Education

  Brief SummaryHow to manage risks and challenges when expanding access to education? Drawing on EduDown’s 25 years of experience, Paula Giacosa, EduDown’s National Director discusses the importance of adapting to regional cultural contexts, forming strategic local alliances, and engaging families as key partners. The episode also explores how social innovation, including circular economy approaches and AI, can help remove barriers, and highlights EduDown’s expansion goals to reach more regions in Chile and beyond.Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E15_EduDown_Transcript.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E15_EduDown_Transcript.docx]Guest InformationPaula Giacosa, National Director, EduDownThe Key Questions Addressed in this Episode are:When expanding to regions with limited resources, what risks have been most important to anticipate and manage? How to navigate the balance between exciting opposrtunities and the real challenges that underserved regions present? Looking ahead, what goals can inspire organisations to expand inclusive education on a global scale?Call to ActionSubscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Mentioned Resources:EduDown’s Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/edudownoficial/]EduDown’s LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/edudown]Paula Giacosa’s LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-giacosa-aa0a1a15a/]Contact InformationFor questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [[email protected]]Sponsor/Partner InfoThis episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation.

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• Smart Design at Scale: Making Visual Content Inclusive and Sustainable

  Brief SummaryWhat if accessibility and sustainability were embedded in design from the start? This conversation explores how Equivalent SVG is reshaping the future of inclusive visual content through scalable, smart SVG graphics. CEO Heather Neff shares how her lived experience as a designer with disabilities drives the creation of SVGs that adapt to users' accessibility settings—making graphics not just inclusive, but energy-efficient too. With insights from Carrie Chow of Atos, the episode highlights how strategic partnerships, user-centered innovation, and executive buy-in can scale accessible tech across sectors. Tune in to hear how smart design can reduce barriers, carbon footprints, and digital exclusion—all at once.Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E14_Equivalent_Atos_Transcript.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E14_Equivalent_Atos_Transcript.docx]Guest InformationHeather Neff, CEO, Equivalent SVGCarrie Chow, Global Accessibility Evangelist, Atos.The Key Questions Addressed in this Episode are:What are the challenges of scaling graphics technology-driven solutions into different markets?What are the primary issues or barriers to anticipate when this kind of technology is introduced to the world?What is Equivalent’s long-term vision for integrating Smart SVG into global accessibility standards?Call to ActionSubscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Mentioned Resources:Equivalent’s website: https://equivalentsvg.io/Heather Neff’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersneff/  Contact InformationFor questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [[email protected]]Sponsor/Partner InfoThis episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation.

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• Designing to Scale: Building Inclusive Innovation Networks

  Brief SummaryWhat if scaling was part of the plan from day one? This conversation explores TOM Global's bold approach to global collaboration, why networks matter more than partnerships, and how values shape every yes and no along the way. Join in the conversation with Gideon (Gidi) Grinstein from TOM Global and Ron Sargent from Prama Global to hear their advice on building impactful networks.Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E13_TOM_Gidi_Ron_Transcript.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E13_TOM_Gidi_Ron_Transcript.docx]Guest InformationGideon (Gidi) Grinstein, Founder of the Reut Group and Founder and President of TOM GlobalRon Sargent, Executive Director, Prama GlobalThe Key Questions Addressed in this Episode are:How do you build a support network that spans local and international levels?How do partnerships help maintain shared disability inclusion values?What is essential for maintaining partnerships as your initiative scales?Call to ActionSubscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Mentioned Resources:TOM Global Website: [https://tomglobal.org/]Contact InformationFor questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [[email protected]]Sponsor/Partner InfoThis episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation.

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