Ege Cakaloz

Experience

Ege Cakaloz is the Co-Founder & CEO of Talkido, an innovative communication support system for children with diverse needs. With a background in industrial design and a focus on human-centered and universal design for learning, Ege has led social innovation projects supporting children with disabilities, war refugees, and disadvantaged families. Her work has been published and recognized internationally. Talkido has already reached more than 28,000 children with autism globally. She collaborates with educators, therapists, and researchers to integrate evidence-based practices into technology that bridges school, clinic, and home. As an inclusive design lead, she brings cross-disciplinary expertise in education, engineering, and social impact to advance equitable access to communication and learning opportunities.