Alwar Pillai is a visionary leader and the CEO of Fable, a company dedicated to transforming the landscape of digital accessibility and inclusion. Alwar has not only navigated Fable through the challenging COVID crisis and current recession, but is one of few female founders who has successfully raised more than $10M in capital in recent years. Her achievements have garnered recognition from prestigious institutions, including Forbes, where she was honored as one of the Top 30 Under 30 in the social entrepreneurs category. She has also received the Report on Business Changemakers award from The Globe and Mail.

Alwar’s journey in the tech industry has been marked by a profound commitment to making the digital world accessible to all. Since founding, Fable has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Canada’s top five start-ups by LinkedIn for two consecutive years, recognition as one of the top ten Canadian Companies to Watch by Deloitte, and as one of the most innovative companies in the design category by Fast Company.

Alwar was born and raised in Chennai, India, before immigrating to Canada in 2015. Alwar holds a Masters of Design from OCAD U in the practice of Inclusive Design, which has been instrumental in shaping her unique approach to accessibility and innovation. Her academic achievements complement her extensive experience in product development, user experience, and accessibility.