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Women Entrepreneurs for Good | Reimagining Inclusive Education with AI

The video features Falguni, a neurodivergent founder from India, introducing Cogniti – an AI‑plus‑human platform that reimagines inclusive education for children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She explains how the solution blends adaptive technology with specialist teachers to deliver customized learning pathways in both public and private schools. Cogniti’s strategy extends beyond classroom tools; the company works directly with state governments to shape policy, secure budget allocations, and build infrastructure that supports educators and learners alike. By positioning itself within the Women Entrepreneurs for Good program, Falguni gained a global stage, connecting with mentors, investors, and fellow change‑makers while highlighting the systemic challenges women and neurodivergent founders face in securing capital. Key moments include Falguni’s rallying call – “Do what your heart says, be bold, because the world doesn’t care until you raise your voice” – and her candid description of bias that paints women as nurturing rather than profit‑driven, further compounded by misconceptions about neurodiversity. She underscores that funding pipelines favor male founders, leaving women‑led impact ventures under‑capitalized. The implications are twofold: first, AI‑driven inclusive education can dramatically improve outcomes for millions of underserved students in India; second, addressing gender and neurodiversity bias in venture funding is essential to scale such solutions. Investors and policymakers are urged to prioritize equitable capital distribution to unlock the full potential of technology‑enabled learning equity.