Robert LUDKE

Co-Founder, Value Inclusion, LLC

Value Inclusion, LLC

United States

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My organisation

Value Inclusion believes that a more inclusive society benefits everyone. Our vision is an economy where individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, contributing to a stronger, more prosperous future. By leveraging diverse talents, experiences, and passions, we pave the way for innovation and growth. Value Inclusion is the only consultancy that brings together actionable, c-suite strategy, evidence-based research, and first-hand experience of driving competitive, integrated employment of persons across the disability spectrum in a way that drives brand, reputational, and bottom-line growth. Our collaboration with clients provides actionable, research-driven insights that enable organizations to embrace disability inclusion in a scalable way.
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About me

Robert (Bob) Ludke is a co-founder of Value Inclusion, a boutique consultancy that brings together actionable, c-suite strategy, evidence-based research, and first-hand experience of driving competitive, integrated employment of persons across the disability spectrum in a way that drives brand, reputational, and bottom-line growth.

Bob is the author of Case Studies in Disability-Driven Innovation (to be published in March 2025) and Transformative Markets, a book about the role of markets in fostering a more sustainable society (published in April 2020 through the Creator Institute of Georgetown University), and the creator of the Voices of Nature podcast in partnership with Global Conservation Corps.

Bob began his career in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives where he advised on tax, budget and economic policy issues, developed legislation, and created message and communications strategies as part of the Senate Democratic leadership team.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingTransition models from sheltered workshopsEntrepreneurship and micro-finance

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsCommunity and Knowledge PlatformGaming SolutionsInternet of Things

Other Areas of Activity

Accessibility

At #ZeroCon25, I am looking for...

ConsultingFinancing/InvestmentIncrease expertise in accessibility and inclusionInvitations to international conferencesProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

At #ZeroCon25, I am offering...

Increase expertise in accessibility and inclusionNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch CooperationsConsulting

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 6 March 2025

15:40 - 16:20

The Business Case for Disability-Driven Innovation

Format:In-personLocation:Fireside ChatTrack:Livestreamed