John’s Blog
I don’t claim to understand how all people with disabilities feel, or what they are going through, but I’m happy to share my own experiences about losing my sight and passing along what I’ve discovered so far. My work isn’t the only way to think about disability inclusion, but it’s how I think about it. Hopefully, you’ll find it useful as well!
Directions from a Blind Guy: I got shotgun
Hey, my name is John Samuel and I’m the Cofounder and CEO of Ablr and the author of the book Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: a 30,000 mile...
Directions from a Blind Guy: What’s in a Title?
Hey, my name is John Samuel and I’m the Cofounder and CEO of Ablr and the author of the book Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: a 30,000 mile...
Book Unboxing!
Directions from a Blind Guy: Get an inside look
Hey, my name is John Samuel and I’m the Cofounder and CEO of Ablr and the author of the book Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: a 30,000 mile...
Global Partnership Week 2016 – three hidden gems for a successful partnership
The first day of Global Partnership Week (www.p3.co) launched on March 7th and I had the pleasure to attend the opening event. It was great to hear...
Clearing the path for a brighter future
In December 1999 I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and was told that I was going blind. Like most 18-year old college freshman, my future...
Email is Working
I now have an email address of jgs@johngsamuel.com. Send me a message!
Angola’s sovereign fund steps up local private equity push
Angola's $5 billion sovereign wealth fund is stepping up private equity investments at home and in Sub-Saharan Africa as low commodity prices and...
White House Officials Gather With Fintech Leaders and Regulators
The “FinTech Summit” was focused on how government agencies can tap into the innovation, in which new firms are offering small-business owners and...
TriLinc Global Impact Fund Makes Impact Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa
TriLinc Global Impact Fund has approved an additional $24.5 million in term loan and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan...