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The middle RoadNishant introduces his book Global Development ImpactI am Nishant Malhotra, Solo Founder of The Middle Road, an upskilling and thought leadership platform.
I’m excited to introduce my book: Global Development Impact!
Are you curious about social financing innovations in the development sector? Do you want a quick yet powerful overview of sustainable investing, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable finance? This book highlights selected pivotal milestones and impactful policies that are reshaping the international development landscape for the better.
Interested in results-based financing? Want to understand complex investment products within the global development sector? Need an intr...2025-06-2602 min
Filmi LadiesFilmi Ladies episode 132: The Great Indian Kitchen and Mrs.These films had us ALL STIRRED UP! The great Indian Kitchen, starring the wonderful Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu and directed by Jeo Baby, is a quiet, clear, almost documentary-like look at the erosion of a woman's life and self in her in-laws' house. The Hindi remake Mrs., starring Sanya Malhotra and Nishant Dahiya and directed by Arati Kadav, is a slightly different but still very effective flavor. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062...2025-02-261h 12The middle RoadEpisode 43: Bridging East and West: Economic & Historical Insights from the US and ChinaJoin Nishant Malhotra on a journey through the economic landscapes and historical narratives of two global giants: the United States and China. This unique episode of The Middle Road serves as both a wrap-up to 2024 and an introduction to 2025, combining discussions on economics and the captivating history of significant figures like Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin from America, along with Venerable Hongzong and Emperor Taizong from the Tang Dynasty of China.
Explore the contrasting economic needs of these two nations, with the US focusing on supply-side economics and the importance of infrastructure, while China seeks to boost...2024-12-3111 min
The Fashion Scoop70 years unwoven: How Nishant is reviving Venkatagiri or Sarada saris | The Fashion Scoop, Ep 32DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests are solely their own and do not reflect those of the host or the channel. This episode celebrates the convergence of cinema and textiles, focusing on the upcoming film Emergency, in which the versatile Kangana Ranaut embodies Indira Gandhi. How do sartorial choices breathe life into historical characters on screen? We dive into the intricate world of handwoven textiles with Nishant Malhotra, the visionary founder of WeaverStory. He elaborates on the inspiring journey of his brand, which is dedicated to reviving and promoting Indian...2024-09-0434 minThe middle RoadEpisode 42: The Future of Climate Finance: An Introduction with Nishant MalhotraWelcome to the first episode in our series on climate finance. I'm Nishant Malhotra, the sole founder of The Middle Road, a platform focusing on global development and financial services. In this episode, I explore how climate finance is reshaping our global ecosystem.
Lets begin by defining climate finance and discussing its importance in climate action, including investments in clean technologies and climate resilience projects. I also look into innovative financial tools such as sustainable development bonds and carbon pricing mechanisms.
Key actors in the climate finance sector, such as governments, public institutions, and asset managers, are highlighted, a...2024-06-0914 minThe middle RoadEpisode 41: The middle Road -Celebrating Social Impact: The Inaugural Kusum Social Impact Award WinnersIn this inspiring episode of "The Middle Road" podcast, host Nishant Malhotra engages in a thought-provoking discussion with one of the winners of the inaugural Kusum Social Impact Award - Dr O.P. Bhalla Foundation. This prestigious award, sponsored by the Center for Theory of Change in New York, recognizes individuals and organizations making significant strides in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and environmental conservation.
Nishant takes a moment to acknowledge the passion and dedication of all the participants, including those who did not win, emphasizing that their efforts are equally valuable and appreciated. The spotlight then...2024-05-1617 minThe middle RoadEpisode 40: The middle Road Sandeep Rai & Mohammad Shoeb enabling K12 education within IndiaToday, I (Nishant Malhotra) welcome Sandeep Rai, CEO & Founder of The Circle India, and Sayed Mohammad Shoeb, Founder & Project Head of The Panaah Communities, for an insightful discussion about their impactful work in the education sector.
A brief introduction:
Sandeep Rai - An alumnus of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Sandeep has worn multiple hats within the global development sector, serving in leadership roles at Teach For India, where he currently serves on the advisory board. He is the author of the book 'Grey Sunshine,' which explores the existential education crisis...2024-03-131h 00The middle RoadEpisode 39 : The middle Road - A Discussion with Dr. Sathyeshwar SubbakrishnaNishant Malhotra interviews Dr. Sathyeshwar Subbakrishna, Principal of Jyothy Institute of Commerce and Management. The Middle Road briefly interacted with the institute for the paid inaugural roll-out of the corporate subscription package. The interview follows the "Jobs to Be Done" methodology and uncovers the utility desired by the academic institute. In this thrilling conversation, Dr. Sathyeshwar shares his experience with Middle Road, an online educational platform. As the Principal of the Institute of Commerce and Management, he discusses how his institution integrates Middle Road to better align with its educational objectives and ultimate aspirations. The conversation reveals how Middle Ro...2024-03-0914 minThe middle RoadEpisode 38: The middle Road Innovations in Green Energy, Climate Action & Finance - An Interview with Peter FusaroIn this episode of The Middle Road, host Nishant Malhotra talks with Peter Fusaro, a renowned leader in green energy and environmental finance. The conversation offers a deep insight into the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and the transition to green energy. Fusaro, with his extensive experience in clean tech startups, discusses the vital role of innovative financial solutions like impact and catastrophic bonds in contributing to global development.
The episode explores the transformative potential of microgrid projects in providing electricity to billions and facilitating resilience against catastrophic events. Peter underlines the critical role of energy storage...2024-02-0254 minThe middle RoadEpisode 38: Nishant Malhotra chats with Kavita Tiwari on the Impact Bonds Online CourseNishant Malhotra, Solo Founder, The middle Road platform | Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd, discusses with Kavita Tiwari feedback about the Impact Bonds Unveiled: Mastering Innovative Social Financing online course. The interview follows the Jobs To Be Done Framework.
Kavita gives a comprehensive feedback of the impact bonds online course on The middle Road. Check out the online courses on The middle Road here.
2023-12-2423 minThe middle RoadIntroduction to The middle Road Kusum Social Impact AwardHello Everyone,
I hope you're all doing well. I'm Nishant Malhotra, the Solo Founder & CEO of Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd – The middle Road platform, which focuses on upskilling in the social impact sector. While my startup is a for-profit organization, The middle Road is deeply committed to driving sustainable social impact on a global scale. Learn more at www.themiddleroad.org. Now, I'm excited to introduce the inaugural Kusum Social Impact Awards from The middle Road.
----more----First and foremost, I'm thrilled to announce that The Center for Theory of Change is sponsoring the...2023-10-2204 min
We Do A LittleEgodead - Ego and consciousness in art, the power of meditation and inspirations.In our Eighth episode of Season 3, we are joined by the crazy talented artist Nishant Malhotra aka Egodead. Egodead is an Indian multimedia artist expressing studies of consciousness and the ego. We dive into his upbringing and how it shaped his artistic style, meditation retreats and the power of stillness, Fashion inspirations, Marijuana usage, and so much more.Season 3 Based Edition Mint Link - https://zora.co/collect/base:0xa2aabc3c9d2580474e7bd1ee57a2f0fa2d6d7087 All Season 3 details - https://mirror.xyz/wedoalittle.eth/JvijmDLZSBeY_BYQC-vz63O_bV...2023-10-092h 01The middle RoadEpisode 37: The middle Road with Kinsley Godwin on Impact Investing in NigeriaWelcome to The middle Road podcast where Nishant Malhotra your host dives deep into the stories and experiences of individuals who are shaping a brighter future through their work in impact investing and social innovation. I'm your host, Nishant Malhotra, and today, I have a remarkable guest whose journey
embodies the spirit of positive change and innovation. Kingsley Godwin is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience across diverse sectors, from development to blockchain, and he's been at the forefront of driving impact on both local and global scales. Tune into this podcast as I uncover...2023-09-1049 minThe middle RoadEpisode 36: The middle Road with Mrinal Kapadia - Charting Mumbai’s History "The Middle Road: Enabling Social Change and Impact"
Welcome to "The Middle Road" podcast with Mrinal Kapadia. "The Middle Road" is a thought leader upskilling platform within the social impact sector that blends media with edtech to promote affordable quality higher education.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am Nishant Malhotra, your host for The Middle Road podcast, and today I am delighted to have Mrinal Kapadia with us. Mrinal is a connoisseur of art and history with a particular interest in chronicling the history of Mumbai. He is an alumnus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US...2023-05-061h 01The middle RoadEpisode 35: The middle Road discussion with Dr Ed Cohen - Author, Educator, Thought Leader & Healer Part 2
In episode 2, Dr. Ed Cohen discusses the economics of medicine with a focus on multiple frameworks for healing. The discussion is on various facets of healing, significant healing counsel therapy of Ed, chat about Ed's recent book On Learning to Heal or What Medicine Doesn’t Know. An interesting note on Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer on animal magnetism, the origins of single-blind test i.e., the first blind experiment conducted to investigate the claims of mesmerism and field effect. One of the research papers cited is listed below. Nishant highlights the positive attitude of Americans toward many asp...2023-02-2043 minThe middle RoadEpisode 34: The middle Road discussion with Dr Ed Cohen - Author, Educator, Thought Leader & HealerThe middle Road is a thought leader platform enabling social change and impact. The startup blends Media with EdTech to promote and upskill the audience through publications, articles, online courses, podcasts, and videos across various topics example Economics & Development Economics, Finance & Sustainable Finance, Impact Evaluation & Statistics, etc. The mantra of the company is to spread affordable quality higher education.
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Nishant Malhotra fireside chat with Dr. Ed Cohen...2023-02-1958 minThe middle RoadEpisode 33: The middle Road discussion with Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Development (CSED), Vellore Institute of Technology, India
Hello this is Nishant Malhotra, Solo Founder of The middle Road, a thought leader platform enabling social change and impact. The startup promotes, educates and provides upskilling within the social impact sector through publications, online courses, podcasts and videos. Check out www.themiddleroad.org to subscribe and buy a couple of stand-alone courses.
Listen to an engaging conversation with students of Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Development (CSED) club from Vellore Institute of Technology, India. The conversation is on student led activities that accelerate social entrepreneurship and impact.
Today Nishant ch...2022-12-2242 minThe middle RoadEpisode 32: The middle Road chats with Surabhi Yadav, Founder & CEO, Sajhe SapneNishant Malhotra is the Solo Founder of The middle Road platform a thought leader online learning platform enabling social change and impact globally. The startup fuses Media and Edtech to spread affordable education through comprehensive publications, articles, online courses, podcasts and much more. Refer to the site here.
Nishant Malhotra’s Discussion with Surabhi Yadav, Sajhe Sapne, Founder & CEO The middle Road, a thought leadership and online learning platform enabling social change and impact
In this episode from The middle Road, I chat primarily with Surabhi Yadav, Founder & CEO of Sajhe Sapne, a nonprofit that’s emp...2022-10-301h 07The middle RoadEpisode 32: The middle Road chats with Surabhi Yadav, Founder & CEO, Sajhe Sapne Podcast Questions from The middle Road Nishant Malhotra is the Solo Founder of The middle Road platform a thought leader online learning platform enabling social change and impact globally. The startup fuses Media and Edtech to spread affordable education through comprehensive publications, articles, online courses, podcasts and much more. Refer to the site here. Nishant Malhotra’s Discussion with Surabhi Yadav, Sajhe Sapne, Founder & CEO The middle Road, a thought leadership and online learning platform enabling social change and impact In todays conversation I chat primarily with Surabhi Yadav, Founder & CEO of Sajhe Sapn...2022-08-211h 07
The middle RoadEpisode 31: The middle Road chats with Bhargav Sri PrakashListen to Nishant Malhotra's chat with Bhargav Sri Prakash.
A brief about Bhargav Sri Prakash.
Bhargav is an alum of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems governing society. He is the recipient of the world’s first digital vaccine patent. He is the Founder & CEO of Friendslearn, a biotech and medical technology company and pioneer of neuropsychology-based digital vaccines to prevent lifestyle diseases. He has worked in collaborative roles in research with leading global research and think tank institutes.
Refer to the qu...2022-06-1850 minThe middle RoadEpisode 31: The middle Road chats with Bhargav Sri PrakashNishant Malhotra's riveting conversation with Bhargav Sri Prakash. A brief about Bhargav Sri Prakash. Bhargav is an alum of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems governing society. Bhargav is the recipient of the world’s first digital vaccine patent. He is the Founder & CEO of Friendslearn, a biotech and medical technology company and pioneer of neuropsychology-based digital vaccines to prevent lifestyle diseases. He has worked in collaborative roles in research with leading global research and think tank institutes. Refer to the questions below. Ni...2022-06-1850 minThe middle RoadNishant Malhotra Chats about The middle Road Subscription ModelIn this special episode, Nishant Malhotra, Solo Founder of The middle Road platform and for-profit social impact startup Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd, chats about various product offerings. The discussion is about various Online Courses offered by the thought leader platform The middle Road (www.themiddleroad.org) especially in impact evaluation, sustainable finance, economics etc. The middle Road platform recently moved into a subscription based model, listen to the various online courses, learn about Insights the flagship publication of the startup, guest feature, global bytes and much more.
The middle Road (www.themiddleroad.org) is a SAAS-based global...2022-04-3010 minThe middle RoadNishant Malhotra Chats about The middle Road Subscription ModelIn this special episode, Nishant Malhotra, Solo Founder of The middle Road platform and for-profit social impact startup Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd, chats about various product offerings. The discussion is about various Online Courses offered by the thought leader platform The middle Road (www.themiddleroad.org) especially in impact evaluation, sustainable finance, economics etc. The middle Road platform recently moved into a subscription based model, listen to the various online courses, learn about Insights the flagship publication of the startup, guest feature, global bytes and much more. The...2022-04-3010 minThe middle RoadTheory of Change Certification Course A Special FeatureThe middle Road is proud to feature and showcase the Theory of Change Certification Course on the thought leader platform. This is a highly curated feature designed to promote the work of selected actors within the global social impact arena whose work lies within the mission of The middle Road. Nishant Malhotra, Sole Founder & CEO of the venture, reached out to Dr. Helene Clark to highlight the Theory of Change certification course offered by her nonprofit Center For Theory of Change.
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2022-04-1022 minThe middle RoadEpisode 29: The middle Road chats with Simranpreet Singh Oberoi, Co-founder of Sanjhi Sikhiya FoundationWelcome to another scintillating podcast with The middle Road, a global social impact platform. In today’s episode Nishant Malhotra, Sole Founder of The middle Road platform chats with Simranpreet Singh Oberoi, Co-Founder of an equitable educational driven nonprofit enabling social change and impact at the grassroots level within the Indian ecosystem. The middle Road is a thought leader startup, that fuses Media and EdTech for a measurable impact. The venture features research-driven publications & articles, online courses, videos & podcasts in a community-led model across diverse themes and topics. Simranpreet Singh Oberoi great to e-meet you for a video podcast to...2022-02-031h 12The middle RoadEpisode 28: Social Impact Special on Understanding BiodiversityToday, I (Nishant Malhotra - Sole Founder of The middle Road thought leader platform) will be covering a brief overview of the Biodiversity Ecosystem. In this educational video/podcast, you will know the origins of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the risks facing the global environment landscape, and the social and economic importance of nature-based systems. It's prudent to know about the Strategic Plan for biodiversity from 2011 to 2020 with a peek at the Global Status of Aichi Biodiversity Goals. The module focuses on the financial tools & metrics to achieve biodiversity goals with a brief overview of Sustainable Finance as...2022-01-1714 minThe middle RoadEpisode 27: Social Impact Special on Biodiversity with Nishant MalhotraHello,
A very warm welcome to a very insightful and informative podcast from The middle Road platform. This is Nishant Malhotra, your host discussing a special social impact story on Biodiversity.
In today's educational podcast, I will share an overview of the biodiversity sector, why the persevering biodiversity sector is key to a more equitable future, its impact on the society observed through the financial sector, sustainable finance, tools, metrics used to measure the impact of human interaction and policies on nature conservation and restoration. Recently, The middle Road became a member of the...2022-01-1314 minThe middle RoadEpisode 26: Nishant Malhotra recaps 2021 A Social Impact Special FeatureThis is a special feature on 2021, kickstarts the first podcast on Social Impact Update from The middle Road. Do refer to the add on educational publication following this podcast. This is going to be a regular feature from The middle Road.
First a bit about The middle Road platform. Inspired by the seventeen sustainable development goals, and keeping the model simple yet elegant, The middle Road’s mission is to make a holistic change within the world. The startup promotes themes on sustainable development, art, culture, well-being supported by well-rounded and comprehensive online learning initiatives. Despite being a...2022-01-0318 minThe middle RoadEpisode 25: The middle Road interviews Dr. Helene Clark Founder and Director of ActKnowledge, and Board Chair of The Center for Theory of ChangeWelcome to another smashing episode from The middle Road. In this episode, Nishant Malhotra welcomes Dr. Helene Clark for the thought leadership podcast series. In today’s podcast, Nishant chats with a leading global expert and social change maker within the International Development Sector.
Dr. Helene Clark is the Founder and Director of ActKnowledge, and Board Chair of The Center for Theory of Change, a global thought leader in enabling social change and impact within the social impact sector. ActKnowledge is a social enterprise that connects social change practice with rigorous study of how and why initiatives work...2021-12-121h 22The middle RoadEpisode 24: Nishant Malhotra‘s interview with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, IndiaNishant Malhotra is the Sole Founder of The middle Road platform and host of podcast series The middle Road.
This the audio version of the video interview series - Illumo.
Nishant Malhotra has an MBA from China Europe International Business School, Shanghai, China and from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, (SIBM) Pune, India. nishant has a MPA from Ford School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. A slight correction. Nishant mentions about impact measurement, the framework is SROI.
SIBM is a leading business school in India.
SIBM Team: "SIBM Pune is delighted to ha...2021-12-0346 minThe middle RoadEpisode 22: The middle Road interviews Alfredo Quarto, Program & Policy Director/ Co-founder of Mangrove Action Project (MAP) “Human Nature Needs Nature” Alfredo Quarto
In this episode, Nishant Malhotra, Sole Founder of The middle Road platform has an animated chat with Alfredo Quarto, Program & Policy Director/ Co-founder of Mangrove Action Project (MAP), a thought leader US-based nonprofit enabling social change and impact by conserving, and restoring our world’s mangrove forests. Mangrove Action Project is educating coastal communities on many aspects of Mangroves trees significantly one of the positive externalities of attracting bees leading to beehives for processing honey and honey-based products.
How did this idea about preserving and nurturing Mangroves and coastal habitats originate? ✓Mangrove Ac...2021-09-2249 min
The White Collar NetworkB-Stock and the future of Energy: Investment Insights into the Nigerian market.B-Stock are an early stage renewable energy startup company with plans of investing in the Nigerian energy sector. I had a chat with the CEO, Alejandro Laguna, Customer Validation manager, Sara Benlloch, and Technical Manager, Nishant Malhotra. Young, Ambitious and innovative leaders who are spearheading the energy revolution. We discussed the potential for the Nigeria energy sector with respects to access to electricity, ease of doing business and steady transition to renewable energy. We also discussed the SDGs in line with SDG 7, (Clean and Affordable Energy) and how we can play our role in reaching net zero emissions and tackling...2021-08-2343 minThe middle RoadEpisode 21: The middle Road interviews Naghma Mulla CEO EdelGive Foundation Naghma Mulla “ Women’s right movement one of the strongest in India”
In this episode, Nishant Malhotra has a candid chat with Naghma Mulla, a thought leader and CEO of EdelGive Foundation, a leading grant-making organization in India. EdelGive mission is to build and expand the philanthropic ecosystem by funding small and medium-sized grassroots nonprofits (NGOs) committed to empowering vulnerable children, women, and communities. EdelGive Foundation is enabling social change and impact within the social sector in India through many initiatives including UdyamStree campaign accelerating women entrepreneurship for more nuanced socio-economic equity among the marginalized section of...2021-08-041h 03The middle RoadEpisode 19: The middle Road chats with Anu Prasad Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS)Nishant Malhotra Chats with Anu Prasad, a thought leader in the international development sector about her work at India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS). Anu Prasad is the Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), a leading non-profit in India that builds and nurtures capacity and talent in India’s social sector. Before setting up ILSS in 2017, Anu was the founding Deputy Dean of the prestigious Young India Fellowship (YIF) and a founding member of Ashoka University, India’s first liberal arts university.
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L...2021-06-291h 02The middle RoadEpisode 18: The middle Road chats with Dr Robert Karanja, Co-founder of Villgro AfricaThis is the first podcast episode from Africa, a continent of unmatched pristine beauty, wildlife and origins of modern human race. In this episode Nishant Malhotra chats with Dr. Robert co-founder of Villgro, Africa. Robert has a Ph.D. and Masters in Medical Parasitology & Entomology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Bachelors in Biology. Before setting up Villgro Africa, Dr. Robert wore multiple hats as a professional within the development sector in Africa.
Villgro Africa is inspiring a new wave of innovative thinking to address deep rooted global health challenges in Africa through market-led solutions. We pr...2021-05-151h 08The middle RoadEpisode 17: The middle Road chats with Brooke Burton, Founder of The People‘s ClubIn this episode, Nishant Malhotra chats with Brooke Burton, Founder of The People's Club.
Brooke is enabling social change and impact by focusing on building communities. Based in Chicago, Illinois, US, Brooke completed her MBA from ROSS Business School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and BA from Vanderbilt University. This is the first podcast from The middle Road wherein a free flow strategy is deployed. In this mode of the podcast, no set of questions are decided beforehand rather than a brief outline of the fireside conversation is discussed. The informal talk begins with the theme question...2021-02-171h 07The middle RoadEpisode 16: The middle Road interviews Erica Mills Barnhart, Founder of Claxon Marketing and Claxon UniversityIn this podcast episode, Nishant Malhotra chats with Erica Mills Barnhart, founder of Claxon Marketing and Claxon University. Erica Mills is an internationally recognized expert on how to use words to make the world a better place. The discussion entails the finer points of marketing, messaging, and mission statement for enabling social change and impact within the sustainable development sector.
Snapshot of questions with a brief note of introduction of Erica Mills. Erica wears many hats that of a Consultant, Professor, Speaker, and Researcher. She works with purpose-driven organizations significantly nonprofits in amplifying their work t...2021-01-271h 08The middle RoadEpisode 15: The middle Road interviews Larry Johnson, Founder The Eight PrinciplesNishant Malhotra, welcomes Larry C Johnson, a thought leader in relational fundraising and philanthropy. A graduate of Yale University, Larry is the author of the award-winning book “The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising” and based on The Wall Street Business Network ranked among the top 15 Fundraising consultants in the United States. Larry specializes in nonprofit development, fundraising, and philanthropy and serves on multiple nonprofit and corporate boards significantly The Philanthropy Council of The Carter Center, the philanthropic arm of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of United States. This podcast focusses on the importance of relational fundraising and philanthropy within the...2021-01-1839 minThe middle RoadEpisode 14 : The middle Road interviews Ronald Abraham, Founding Partner and India Director, IDinsightNishant Malhotra, interviews Ronald Abraham, Founding Partner, and India Director IDinsight. IDinsight is a global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that uses data and evidence to help leaders maximize their social impact. Its collaborations deploy a large analytical toolkit, including machine learning and randomized evaluations, to help clients design better policies, rigorously test what works, and use evidence to implement effectively at scale. IDinsight works with multiple sets of actors from the social and business sector and works in all major sectors significantly in health, education, agriculture, governance, digital ID, financial access, and sanitation. They have offices in...2020-10-231h 33The middle RoadEpisode 13: The middle Road interviews Gireendra Kasmalkar, Founder Ideas 2 Impacts3Nishant Malhotra, founder of the platform The middle Road interviews Gireendra, founder of Ideas2 Impacts Innovation Pvt Ltd, an upcoming technology company based in India. He is also the founder of Ideas 2 Impact Innovation Center, a leading accelerator/incubator for technology start-ups in India and Pentathlon Ventures funds, which supports early B2B Tech Start-ups.
The chat focuses on how technology is enabling a sustainable social impact within society and the social ecosystem. The podcast features a detailed discussion on the impact of technology accelerators especially in the B2B sector, and social impact of disruptive technology incl...2020-07-081h 05The middle RoadEpisode 12: Nishant Malhotra Founder of Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd (www.themiddleroad.org) on Sustainable Finance2An excellent overview of the Sustainable Finance with a focus on the Sustainable Bonds. The chat takes through a few selected milestones which led to the rise of Environment, Social and Governance ESG theme becoming mainstream. ESG here implies Sustainable Finance. Sustainable Bonds include Green, Blue, Social and Sustainable Development Bonds/ Sustainability Bonds.
2020-04-3033 minThe middle RoadEpisode 11: Webinar 1 Circular Economy & Evolving Sustainable FinanceIn this webinar, Pranav Khanna and Nishant Malhotra talk about Circular Economy and Evolving Sustainable Finance, respectively. Pranav is founder of Make Circular and Nishant Malhotra founder of Middle Road OPC Pvt Ltd. Nishant is founder of The middle Road platform and this podbean channel.
In his first webinar, Nishant talks in-depth about the evolving sustainable finance with a focus on sustainable bonds. Listen to how green, social and sustainable development bonds are emerging as a pivotal force in the development sector, and enabling fundraising to fight the ongoing pandemic.
Check out www.themiddleroad.org...2020-04-2451 minThe middle RoadEpisode 7: The middle Road Interviews Ms Shilpa PophaleNishant Malhotra, Founder and CEO of The Middle Road chats with Ms Shilpa Pophale at her office Electronica Finance Ltd. Our discussion covers gamut of topics from Electronica's rise in green machine lending, foray into other micro-lending sectors, prudent risk management system in keeping non-performing assets less than 2%, tie-up with SIDBI within the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, tapping capital markets for fundraising through first Green Masala Bond issue for NBFC in India and investment of $14M from New York-based impact investor Encourage Finance Ltd. and their Customer Social Responsibility initiatives specially Udaan project in catalyzing equality educa...2019-12-2945 minThe middle RoadEpisode 6:The middle Road interviews Tom AdlamNishant Malhotra, Founder & CEO of The Middle Road chats with Mr. Tom Adlam at Sankalp Summit 2019. Tom talks about blended finance esp. impact investing, different instruments used esp. social impact bonds, experience in Africa and future plans in India.
2019-11-3017 minThe middle RoadEpisode 4: The middle Road founder Nishant Malhotra Speaks with Prof Thomas Finholt, Dean School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann ArborIn this mini-podcast, Nishant Malhotra has a riveting conversation with Prof Thomas Finholt, Dean of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We chat about e-Privacy laws in the US and Europe and ethics in social computing. He has a doctorate in social and decision sciences from Carnegie Mellon University.
2019-11-1309 minThe middle RoadEpisode 3: The middle Road speaks with Jagdish Kini Ex MD, Gillette India & Ex ED and CEO Bharti Airtel Ltd.Nishant Malhotra talks to Mr. Jagdish Kini for Podcast Episode 3 on The Middle Road.
The following is an excerpt of my conversation with Jagdish and not a substitute for the Podcast. Listen to the Podcast here.
Mr. Jagdish Kini is an ICF certified global executive coach who trained under Marshall Goldsmith and also in processes developed by the Neuroleadership Group and Dr. David Rock. Jagdish wore many hats professionally and was the executive director and CEO of Bharti Airtel Limited, Managing Director Gillette, India and Sales Director L'Oreal, India, a coach, consultant, and an entrepreneur. An al...2019-09-231h 04The middle RoadEpisode 2: The middle Road founder Nishant Malhotra speaks with iconic Anu Aga; Ex Chairperson Thermax and Co founder Teach For IndiaNishant Malhotra talks to Ms Anu Aga for Podcast Episode 2 on The Middle Road.
The following is an excerpt of my conversation with Anu Aga and not a substitute for the Podcast.. Listen to the Podcast here.
Ms. Anu Aga is an iconic businesswoman, social change enabler whose contributions to the society are a harbinger of goodness and uprightness. A philanthropist and successful businesswomen, Anu led Thermax into a global engineering company focused in energy and environment. She strongly supports initiatives in the social sector, especially in advancing equitable and quality education for less privileged peo...2019-08-1237 min