Arash Bayatmakou

I am an entrepreneur, athlete, motivational speaker, and writer with an award-winning blog detailing my continuing recovery from a traumatic spinal cord injury I suffered in 2012. Featured in Forbes, Al Jazeera, ABC News, and TEDx, I have shared my inspirational story with a number of audiences including Silicon Valley CEOs, universities, corporate executives, and conferences. I collaborate regularly with companies developing exo-skeleton robotic suits that aim to replace wheelchairs and allow paralyzed people to walk.

In 2015, I co-founded No Limits Collaborative, a non-profit aimed at helping people with neurological conditions to access exercise, physical therapy and improved quality of life and I completed a 5-mile swim around a lake to raise money for my charity.

I have also established a regularly occurring standup comedy show that raises funds for people with spinal cord injuries. A Bay Area native, I credit my California upbringing for my love of the outdoors and nature, activities I still cherish as I continue to travel, explore and enjoy new experiences.

Learn more at: www.arashrecovery.com