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Dona Sarkar

Director of Technology for Microsoft Accessibility, Author, BIPOC Women in Tech Leader

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Dona Sarkar Biography

Dona Sarkar believes the 8 billion people we share this earth with can develop technical skills to help achieve their goals. She spends her days heading up the Accessibility tech team at Microsoft where she ensures their products are usable for people with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health concerns. Previously, Sarkar led 20 million community members for the #WindowsInsiders program and worked on advocacy for the Metaverse via Microsoft HoloLens and low-code development via Microsoft’s Power Platform.

Sarkar is an entrepreneur, running an ethical luxury fashion line called Prima Dona Studios that’s tailored in cities all over the world and writing books to help young professionals have the careers of their dreams. Her favorite, FAVORITE job is being a bossy big sister to thousands of amazing humans who want to #DoTheThing. She was recently named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine’s Businessperson of the Year.

Speaking Topics
  • Total Immersion - Tales From A Decade Working On The Metaverse

    How many of you have heard of web 3.0? How about the Metaverse?

    So…all of you. But what does it mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for YOUR business?

    In this session, you’ll learn what exactly the metaverse is, how it can boost your business and most importantly, how you can start your journey to the Metaverse today. Dona has worked in the Augmented/Virtual Reality/Metaverse space for almost a decade and will give you a behind the scenes look at companies like Volvo, Lowe’s, Ford, NASA and others who are using this technology to thrive—and how you can do it too.

  • How To Delight 8 Billion Humans

    “You need to find product-market fit!” “Like, now!”

    How many of you are so frustrated with hearing this? What if you could guarantee that the product or service you’re toiling away at will be AMAZINGLY received…not just by your target audience…but by surprising other audiences as well?

    In this session, you’ll learn about the 6 categories of audiences we think about and a 3 step SIMPLE and inclusive process to reach and delight them at any phase of your business.

  • Mind Your Own Business: How To Talk About Mental Health At Work (Without Tanking Your Career)

    “Are you sure I should talk openly about this?”

    How many times have you had that thought? Are you hesitant to speak out openly about your mental health because of how it might impact your credibility in your work? You might think – Will your peers take you seriously after this? What about your customers?

    Yikes! We’ve had the same concerns and have come up with a formula that actually works.

    In this session, we will cover:

    • WHY is it important for leaders like YOU to talk about mental health
    • WHAT you should NOT be doing
    • Talking to your team about their creating their personal Mental Health plans (not to be shared)
    • Creating an overall team Mental Health plan
    • Some resources that are available

  • Burnout Begone As A Service

    Are you weirdly irritable with your colleagues?

    Is the thought of checking your calendar just way too overwhelming?

    Are you feeling like you’re not actually having real impact in your work but rather just doing “activity”?

    You, my friend, might be facing Job Burnout. The World Health Organization has defined this to be a real “occupational phenomenon” that’s impacting millions & billions of us.

    So…what are you going to do about it?

    Come here to learn a process to figure out if you’re burned out…AND a formula for how to debug, root-cause, and most importantly, banish it.

  • For All Intents And Purposes

    You know those friends in your community who seem to have a clear reason, a clear WHY for both work and life? They’re relentlessly confident in their path & seem to have it all figured out.

    How’d they do that? Are they just born with it?

    No. Usually, it’s because they’ve figured out a very important thing: their purpose. What’s a purpose anyway…and more importantly how can you create yours? Learn their stories and all of the amazing things they have done…but also learn how you can also create your own purpose using this non-hippy dippy 5-step formula specifically created to help us, nerds, INTENTIONALLY create our purpose.

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#DoTheThing: Because comfort zones are boring

#DoTheThing: Because comfort zones are boring

You Had Me at Hello World: Mentoring Sessions with Industry Leaders at Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Zynga and more!

You Had Me at Hello World: Mentoring Sessions with Industry Leaders at Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Zynga and more!

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  • How do I book Dona Sarkar to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dona Sarkar for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dona Sarkar, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dona Sarkar or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Dona Sarkar

    Speaking fees for Dona Sarkar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dona Sarkar are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dona Sarkar, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dona Sarkar speak about?

  • Where does Dona Sarkar travel from?

    Dona Sarkar generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Dona Sarkar’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dona Sarkar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dona Sarkar for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dona Sarkar or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Director of Technology for Microsoft Accessibility, Author, BIPOC Women in Tech Leader

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Dona Sarkar Biography

Dona Sarkar believes the 8 billion people we share this earth with can develop technical skills to help achieve their goals. She spends her days heading up the Accessibility tech team at Microsoft where she ensures their products are usable for people with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health concerns. Previously, Sarkar led 20 million community members for the #WindowsInsiders program and worked on advocacy for the Metaverse via Microsoft HoloLens and low-code development via Microsoft’s Power Platform.

Sarkar is an entrepreneur, running an ethical luxury fashion line called Prima Dona Studios that’s tailored in cities all over the world and writing books to help young professionals have the careers of their dreams. Her favorite, FAVORITE job is being a bossy big sister to thousands of amazing humans who want to #DoTheThing. She was recently named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine’s Businessperson of the Year.

Dona Sarkar Speaking Topics

  • Total Immersion - Tales From A Decade Working On The Metaverse

    How many of you have heard of web 3.0? How about the Metaverse?

    So…all of you. But what does it mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for YOUR business?

    In this session, you’ll learn what exactly the metaverse is, how it can boost your business and most importantly, how you can start your journey to the Metaverse today. Dona has worked in the Augmented/Virtual Reality/Metaverse space for almost a decade and will give you a behind the scenes look at companies like Volvo, Lowe’s, Ford, NASA and others who are using this technology to thrive—and how you can do it too.

  • How To Delight 8 Billion Humans

    “You need to find product-market fit!” “Like, now!”

    How many of you are so frustrated with hearing this? What if you could guarantee that the product or service you’re toiling away at will be AMAZINGLY received…not just by your target audience…but by surprising other audiences as well?

    In this session, you’ll learn about the 6 categories of audiences we think about and a 3 step SIMPLE and inclusive process to reach and delight them at any phase of your business.

  • Mind Your Own Business: How To Talk About Mental Health At Work (Without Tanking Your Career)

    “Are you sure I should talk openly about this?”

    How many times have you had that thought? Are you hesitant to speak out openly about your mental health because of how it might impact your credibility in your work? You might think – Will your peers take you seriously after this? What about your customers?

    Yikes! We’ve had the same concerns and have come up with a formula that actually works.

    In this session, we will cover:

    • WHY is it important for leaders like YOU to talk about mental health
    • WHAT you should NOT be doing
    • Talking to your team about their creating their personal Mental Health plans (not to be shared)
    • Creating an overall team Mental Health plan
    • Some resources that are available

  • Burnout Begone As A Service

    Are you weirdly irritable with your colleagues?

    Is the thought of checking your calendar just way too overwhelming?

    Are you feeling like you’re not actually having real impact in your work but rather just doing “activity”?

    You, my friend, might be facing Job Burnout. The World Health Organization has defined this to be a real “occupational phenomenon” that’s impacting millions & billions of us.

    So…what are you going to do about it?

    Come here to learn a process to figure out if you’re burned out…AND a formula for how to debug, root-cause, and most importantly, banish it.

  • For All Intents And Purposes

    You know those friends in your community who seem to have a clear reason, a clear WHY for both work and life? They’re relentlessly confident in their path & seem to have it all figured out.

    How’d they do that? Are they just born with it?

    No. Usually, it’s because they’ve figured out a very important thing: their purpose. What’s a purpose anyway…and more importantly how can you create yours? Learn their stories and all of the amazing things they have done…but also learn how you can also create your own purpose using this non-hippy dippy 5-step formula specifically created to help us, nerds, INTENTIONALLY create our purpose.

Dona Sarkar Videos

  • Dona Sarkar invites you to the Microsoft Power Platform Conference
  • Scottish Summit 2022 - Closing Keynote - Dona Sarkar
  • Dona Sarkar | In Real Life with Charlotte Yarkoni
    Sometimes, you find your calling. Sometimes, your calling finds you. And sometimes serendipity makes both happen. Join Charlotte Yarkoni as she talks...

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  • How do I book Dona Sarkar to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dona Sarkar for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dona Sarkar, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dona Sarkar or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Dona Sarkar

    Speaking fees for Dona Sarkar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dona Sarkar are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dona Sarkar, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dona Sarkar speak about?

  • Where does Dona Sarkar travel from?

    Dona Sarkar generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Dona Sarkar’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dona Sarkar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dona Sarkar for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dona Sarkar or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Dona Sarkar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Total Immersion - Tales From A Decade Working On The Metaverse, How To Delight 8 Billion Humans, Mind Your Own Business: How To Talk About Mental Health At Work (Without Tanking Your Career), Burnout Begone As A Service and For All Intents And Purposes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dona Sarkar for your event is available upon request. Dona Sarkar generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Ayesha Khanna, Safiya Noble, Mutale Nkonde and Ayanna Howard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dona Sarkar for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Dona Sarkar Speaking Topics

  • Total Immersion - Tales From A Decade Working On The Metaverse

    How many of you have heard of web 3.0? How about the Metaverse?

    So…all of you. But what does it mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for YOUR business?

    In this session, you’ll learn what exactly the metaverse is, how it can boost your business and most importantly, how you can start your journey to the Metaverse today. Dona has worked in the Augmented/Virtual Reality/Metaverse space for almost a decade and will give you a behind the scenes look at companies like Volvo, Lowe’s, Ford, NASA and others who are using this technology to thrive—and how you can do it too.

  • How To Delight 8 Billion Humans

    “You need to find product-market fit!” “Like, now!”

    How many of you are so frustrated with hearing this? What if you could guarantee that the product or service you’re toiling away at will be AMAZINGLY received…not just by your target audience…but by surprising other audiences as well?

    In this session, you’ll learn about the 6 categories of audiences we think about and a 3 step SIMPLE and inclusive process to reach and delight them at any phase of your business.

  • Mind Your Own Business: How To Talk About Mental Health At Work (Without Tanking Your Career)

    “Are you sure I should talk openly about this?”

    How many times have you had that thought? Are you hesitant to speak out openly about your mental health because of how it might impact your credibility in your work? You might think – Will your peers take you seriously after this? What about your customers?

    Yikes! We’ve had the same concerns and have come up with a formula that actually works.

    In this session, we will cover:

    • WHY is it important for leaders like YOU to talk about mental health
    • WHAT you should NOT be doing
    • Talking to your team about their creating their personal Mental Health plans (not to be shared)
    • Creating an overall team Mental Health plan
    • Some resources that are available

  • Burnout Begone As A Service

    Are you weirdly irritable with your colleagues?

    Is the thought of checking your calendar just way too overwhelming?

    Are you feeling like you’re not actually having real impact in your work but rather just doing “activity”?

    You, my friend, might be facing Job Burnout. The World Health Organization has defined this to be a real “occupational phenomenon” that’s impacting millions & billions of us.

    So…what are you going to do about it?

    Come here to learn a process to figure out if you’re burned out…AND a formula for how to debug, root-cause, and most importantly, banish it.

  • For All Intents And Purposes

    You know those friends in your community who seem to have a clear reason, a clear WHY for both work and life? They’re relentlessly confident in their path & seem to have it all figured out.

    How’d they do that? Are they just born with it?

    No. Usually, it’s because they’ve figured out a very important thing: their purpose. What’s a purpose anyway…and more importantly how can you create yours? Learn their stories and all of the amazing things they have done…but also learn how you can also create your own purpose using this non-hippy dippy 5-step formula specifically created to help us, nerds, INTENTIONALLY create our purpose.

Dona Sarkar Speaker Videos

  • Dona Sarkar invites you to the Microsoft Power Platform Conference
    Scottish Summit 2022 - Closing Keynote - Dona Sarkar
  • Dona Sarkar | In Real Life with Charlotte Yarkoni
    Sometimes, you find your calling. Sometimes, your calling finds you. And sometimes serendipity makes both happen. Join Charlotte Yarkoni as she talks with Dona Sarkar about how tech led her to...
    DynamicsCon Keynote - DONA SARKAR
  • Dona Sarkar, Microsoft | Microsoft Ignite 2019
    The Imposter Syndrome Banishing Spell | Dona Sarkar | TEDxUIUC

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