Our mission is to ease access to specified educational & support programs for people with Down syndrome all over the world through digital tools and channels
With 25 years of experience in early and teen education, along with family and adult support, our IT experts are closing the accessibility gap.
We aim to make tutors, classes, and support available to everyone, fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with Down syndrome thrive.

Our products

App for New Parents with Kids who have Down syndrome
Coming March 2025
Gamified App for Kids 6-12 y.o. with Down syndrome help develop social and behavioral skill
Coming March 2025

Governance

Jeremy Barnes
is Oxford educated. He has been involved in finance for over 35 years, was a founder of an investment bank sold to UBS, has invested in numerous private companies and to day is the co founder of OLMA luxury Holdings. 35 years ago his niece was born with Downs syndrome and he co-founded 25 years ago an NGO which has directly impacted over 15,000 families with Downs syndrome member. He is passionate in converting that accumulated experience into a digital format to improve others families life.
Martin Thomas
Martin is a UK lawyer at Thomas & Co. and chairman of the board of trustees of Down syndrome Diamond Foundation Limited. A recognised expert in charity law, operations, finance, and governance, he has served as a senior official at the European Central Bank, Bank of England, and chairman of NHS Resolution. In the charity sector, he has chaired 9 charities and been a trustee of 5 others. Martin is a solicitor, an officer of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, and a Commissioner for Oaths.
Dmitry Sergeev
An entrepreneur and executive with vast experience in IT area, chairman of the board of trustees of Syndrome of Love Foundation (fundraiser for Downside Up). Father of Down syndrome girl of 11. Through his career Dmirty was CEO and board member of a few online platforms with audience over 200+M people.
Sebastian O'Meara 
With degrees from Oxford and Columbia's School of International Affairs, Sebastian has wide media experience from many years producing and reporting for the BBC and from a business information company he co-founded with operations around the world.

Our Team: Experts

Anna Portugalova
is a distinguished social impact leader who has served as CEO of NGO serving families with kids with Down syndrome since 2001, transforming it into one of most influential charities. Under her leadership, the organization provides comprehensive educational, social, and psychological support to over 13,500 families. Her exceptional contributions to social welfare have earned recognition from both government institutions and private sector organizations, leading to her inclusion in the Top 75 Most Respected People for Social Mission. Anna's dedication to improving lives of families with special needs children has established her as a pioneering force in charitable leadership and social innovation.
Tatiana Nechaeva 
A leading expert in Down syndrome support and education, Tatyana Nechaeva heads a professional team serving over 13,500 families. Her significant contributions to the field include authoring  a book and 20+ articles, guides and other publications on Down syndrome educational methodology, establishing her as a prominent voice in special needs education. As a dedicated specialist, she develops and implements innovative support methodologies while leading a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of families affected by Down syndrome.
Irina Semeykina
An expert in information and methodological support for families of children with Down syndrome, specializing in online content development and digital technology implementation, serving a community of over 13,500 families. Through digital solutions and educational content, helps families access vital resources, educational materials, and support systems to enhance the quality of life for children with Down syndrome.

Our Team: Tech

Elena Gruntova
Elena is a seasoned Chief Product Officer with 20+ years of experience in developing large-scale technology products, focusing on AI, ML, and Big Data. She led product development at the world's third-largest search engine and served as VP of Product for a leading global classifieds platform. In 2017, she launched one of the pioneering voice assistants. Now CPO at an international e-commerce company, her product leadership has impacted over 150 million users worldwide.
Solomon Shlosman
Solomon is a dynamic entrepreneur and product leader specializing in educational technology and children's products. As founder, CEO, and CPO of Animopus, he developed an app that transforms children's drawings into cartoons, achieving 300k+ downloads. His entrepreneurial portfolio includes Shoogar (B2B interactive podcasts), Most Creative Camp (creative thinking programs), and What-what (family activities app). He excels in combining technical expertise with creative innovation, successfully managing teams and building partnerships with major influencers and brands.
Andrey Venzhega
Andrey is a technology leader with 15+ years of experience in search technologies, machine learning, and data science. As CTO at Animopus, he achieved 15%+ week-5 retention and successful localization across 11 languages. He leads Search and Recommendations for the world's largest classifieds platform (50M+ MAU). Previously at the world's third-largest search engine, he advanced from Data Scientist to Senior Team Lead, specializing in search ranking and user behavior analysis. His expertise combines technical product management with data science, leading large-scale implementations serving millions of users.
Boris Verks
Boris Verks is a seasoned design leader with nearly 20 years of experience, currently heading design at Dotphoton while contributing to What-What's mobile app design and branding. His career includes six years as Design Director at a major online bookstore and work on products like Scoore and John's Phone. Starting at Yuri Grymov Studio designing movie websites, he's developed comprehensive expertise in product design, UX research, branding, and interface copywriting. His versatile skills encompass iOS design, web design, illustration, and multilingual content creation.