Juan Olarte

Juan Olarte is a technology entrepreneur and digital accessibility leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing inclusive digital experiences. His work is shaped by both deep technical expertise and lived experience with visual impairment, giving him a practical and personal understanding of what accessibility truly means. As Founder and CEO of Digita11y Accessible, Juan leads a company focused on helping organizations embed accessibility into the core of their digital products and operations. Through a combination of expert services and AI-driven solutions, the company enables teams to move beyond compliance and build accessibility into their workflows in a sustainable, scalable way. Juan is also the founder of A11YVERSE, a growing initiative focused on connecting the accessibility ecosystem through knowledge, stories, and innovation. A11YVERSE brings together organizations, professionals, and communities to make accessibility easier to understand, implement, and scale, while creating space for collaboration and real-world impact. Throughout his career, Juan has worked across sectors including finance, education, and government, helping organizations translate accessibility standards into practical strategies that improve user experience and drive business outcomes. Beyond his companies, he is deeply involved in the accessibility community, organizing events, contributing to industry conversations, and supporting initiatives that empower people with disabilities to participate in and shape the future of technology. Juan's work sits at the intersection of accessibility, AI, and innovation, with a clear focus on one outcome: making accessibility a natural and essential part of how technology is built.