Ryan Gersava is a neurodiverse impact entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). He is the Founder and Chairman of Virtualahan, a tech social enterprise that breaks down employment barriers for persons with disabilities and other protected groups through technology.
Ryan has collaborated with governments, UN agencies, multinational corporations, and local startups on their DEIA initiatives. As an Ashoka Fellow, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and TED speaker, Ryan is globally recognized for his contributions to diversity and inclusion. He has spoken at the World Economic Forum, Global Disability Summit, Youth20 at the G20 Summit, and the United Nations. His work has been featured on Bloomberg TV, CNN, Nasdaq, NBC, Tatler, ANC, and more.
Ryan is the first Filipino to receive the Inspired Leadership Award. Virtualahan is the first Filipino company to win the WSA Young Innovators Award and the Google Business Stories Award.