Digital Accessibility Testing Platforms

President of Accessibility.com with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience from startup to successful exits. Founder of bx.com in 1994, one of the first website development and e-commerce companies, and founder of the Bureau of Internet Accessibility in 2001 as the leader in digital accessibility consulting.

Ed is a dynamic leader known for crafting bold visions and spearheading the development of innovative products and services that capture substantial market share both domestically and internationally. He employs an omni-channel strategy that blends digital and traditional marketing techniques to engage diverse audiences and establish strong brand recognition across both B2C and B2B sectors.

With experience serving as a full-time and fractional executive, as well as a consultant, Ed has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including digital healthcare, conferencing technology, web development, real estate, home improvement, marketing automation, and more. His breadth of experience enables him to deliver exceptional value to organizations seeking strategic growth and innovation.

Throughout his career, Ed has received recognition from leading publications, notably being named one of the 31 most influential high-tech executives in Rhode Island by the Providence Business Journal. A respected thought leader and frequent industry speaker, he regularly shares insights at professional events and contributes to meaningful discussions in the field. He also manages a LinkedIn eCommerce discussion group and blog, engaging hundreds of professionals in ongoing dialogue around emerging trends and best practices.

Ron is an accomplished Technology Executive with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving innovation across complex technical landscapes. Known for his influential communication style, Ron excels at cultivating strong relationships with partners, cross-functional teams, executive leadership, vendors, and stakeholders.Ron started his journey into building a digital accessibility testing platform in early 2018. Seeing there was a gap between automated scanning tools and the need to track manual testing results into one place. For over 18 months his team of developers worked with auditors and accessibility consulting companies, as well as other development companies to build a platform that helps streamline the process of including accessibility testing into the overall development life cycle.This work has resulted in improved products, streamlined operations, identification of new revenue opportunities, and reduced costs—demonstrating the ability to align digital accessibility processes with technology strategy that facilitate business growth.

Inka Taagehøj is a product manager with a flair for user experience design and a specialty in accessibility monitoring tools. With a career defined by successful projects in the digital accessibility space, she crafts solutions that make the web a more welcoming place for all. Passionate about using technology to bridge gaps, Inka ensures accessibility isn't just prioritized—it's her driving mission.