Our story

Watching my grandfather struggle while dealing with chronic health conditions, I realized that loneliness is a big health issue affecting many people, especially older adults and those with disabilities. That's why I created Televeda: to reduce social isolation and bring people together. Our platform helps organizations run events and activities that are accessible and engaging, so everyone has the chance to make connections and build relationships, wherever they are. Studies show that reducing loneliness improves overall physical, mental and social health, and that's why Televeda is making welcoming communities possible.

— Shruti Gurudanti, Co-Founder

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Our mission is to alleviate social isolation and loneliness for all.

Mission-Driven and Inclusive

We are a social venture committed to building accessible communities where everyone belongs.

Community Ownership

Communities belong to their members. Our role is to provide supportive tools, not control or ownership.

Partnership with Experts

We work with community leaders and civic organizations to support those closest to the people they serve.

Accessibility as a Practice

Connection should feel approachable, welcoming, and simple. Technology should never be a barrier to belonging.

Community First, Always

We prioritize trust, personalization, and meaningful experience over scale, growth metrics, or commercial pressure.

Service to the Most Vulnerable

We believe services should reach those most at risk. No one is left behind, and support is always human and responsive.

Friendship

We believe everyone deserves meaningful connection. Community begins with feeling known and welcomed.

Fearless Participation

We encourage curiosity, confidence, and the courage to try new things at any stage of life.

Personal Growth

Community is also about becoming. We create opportunities for learning, self-discovery, and growth.

Awards and recognitions

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Our team

Sean Allsop-Pukahi

Community

Michele Berg

Board

Shruti Gurudanti

Co-Founder

Pravindi Herath

Operations

Saffie Jagne

Operations

Padma Taggarse

Partner Relations

Bhupin Butaney

Scientific Officer

Benjamin Ayres-Kerr

Product

Mayank Mishra

Co-Founder

Sidnee Peck

Board

Lorinda Reeders

Quality Assurance

Janice Talas-Denny

Operations

Wayne Tormala

Board

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