WELCOME TO THE AI VILLAGE!
At Accessible AI For All, we believe AI should belong to everyone, not just a select few.
Here, underrepresented founders don't just learn AI; they bring the essential qualities AI lacks; context, culture, and trust to ensure the future of AI isn't just smart, but truly wise.
Ready to pull up a seat by the firepit?
UPCOMING & PAST EVENTS
Panel Discussion on Equitable and Ethical AIDate and time is TBDLocation is TBD
New York Tech Week: Baddies at Breakfast -Women In AIFri, Jun 06New York
Tech Week NYC: Sip & Scale: AI For Diverse Founders And ExecutivesThu, Jun 05New York
Hands On AI for Beginners - Microsoft AzureThu, Dec 05Zoom Invite to Be Sent
AI Basics for FoundersTue, Sep 10https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89867204377?pwd=h
AI Basics for FoundersThu, Aug 15Zoom Invite Will Be Sent
FOUNDERS NOTE
After more than two decades working at the intersection of data, technology, and leadership, one lesson stands above all: wisdom comes from who’s in the room. I’ve seen firsthand that when AI is shaped only by a narrow few, we all lose out on its true potential.
That’s why I founded Accessible AI for All, to build an entirely new kind of village. Here, underestimated founders are centered as architects of the future.
I believe AI should be built on more than algorithms and ambition; it should carry the imprint of our lived experiences, cultural wisdom, and communities. That’s how we create technology that’s not only powerful, but ethical, trustworthy, and transformative for all.
At AAFA, we don’t just imagine a more inclusive tech world, we roll up our sleeves and build it together. If you’re ready to lead, learn, and contribute your voice to something bigger, there’s a place for you here.
With purpose and pride,
Payal Rohira
CEO & Founder
WHAT WE OFFER
OUR IMPACT SO FAR
1,000+
FOUNDERS REACHED
10+
COUNTRIES REACHED
10+
EVENTS HOSTED
OUR GALLERY
STATISTICS
Equity Gap in Digital Skills
We exist to close the digital divide. The need is urgent: One-third of U.S. adults have limited or no digital skills (National Skills Coalition). If we don't act on this gap with accessible, adult-focused education, AI will only deepen inequality. AAFA ensures that those who have been overlooked are empowered to build the future.
Economic Impact
Increasing diversity in AI could boost the U.S. GDP by up to $500 billion per year by 2030, as diverse teams are more likely to create innovative solutions (Source: McKinsey & Company, 2020).
Skills Gap
By 2025, it is estimated that 70% of new jobs will require some level of AI and machine learning skills, underscoring the need for targeted educational initiatives to prepare underrepresented groups (Source: World Economic Forum, 2020).
PLANNED IMPACT
10,000+
UNDEREPRESENTED GROUPS TARGETED
20+
COUNTRIES
100+
EVENTS
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